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    <title>Mosaic Beach Blog</title>
    
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    <updated>2009-07-14T15:24:05-04:00</updated>
    <subtitle>Encouraging creativity, one tiny tile at a time. 

All facets of our slightly maniacal addiction to mosaic art will be contemplated and the kooky goings-on at our Toronto studio will be disclosed. 
Periodic tips, facts &amp; generally fun stuff related to mosaic will appear spontaneously with your help! </subtitle>
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        <title>Danforth East Arts Fair</title>
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        <published>2009-07-14T15:24:05-04:00</published>
        <updated>2009-07-14T15:24:05-04:00</updated>
        <summary>One of the great things about our new neighbourhood is that we have both and active Business Improvement Area (Danforth Mosaic BIA) and an active Community Association (DECA). Danforth East Community Assoc. (DECA) is organizing the first "Danforth East Art...</summary>
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            <name>Tanya MacFarlane</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>One of the great things about our new neighbourhood is that we have both and active Business Improvement Area (Danforth Mosaic BIA)  and an active Community Association (DECA). Danforth East Community Assoc. (DECA) is organizing the first "Danforth East Art Fair" Sept 19th and 20th in East Lynn Park (just down the road) and is looking for artisans. Got lots of gear and ready to start selling this fall? This could just be the ticket!</p>
<p>Check it out here. <a href="http://www.danfortheast.ca/">http://www.danfortheast.ca/</a></p></div>
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        <title>Iridized vitreous glass tiles. </title>
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        <published>2009-07-10T11:43:43-04:00</published>
        <updated>2009-07-10T14:39:42-04:00</updated>
        <summary>http://www.mosaicbeach.com/Iridiumglasstiles.html Our new stock is now available online and we have much better pictures. All shiny tiles are terribly hard to accurately photograph so if in doubt just order our sampleboard to make sure you get exactly what you want.</summary>
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            <name>Tanya MacFarlane</name>
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<p>Our new stock is now available online and we have much better pictures. All shiny tiles are terribly hard to accurately photograph so if in doubt just order our sampleboard to make sure you get exactly what you want. </p></div>
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        <title>"Shoes, Crows and Other Pieces" </title>
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        <published>2009-07-09T13:14:30-04:00</published>
        <updated>2009-07-09T13:15:27-04:00</updated>
        <summary>Join us Thursday July 16th from 7-10pm for the opening night of the new mosaic exhibit by Suzanne Steeves. Suzanne's gorgeous mosaics incorporate glass, smalti, marble and much more. This exhibit will run July 16th to August 20th at Mosaic...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Join us Thursday July 16th from 7-10pm for the opening night of the new mosaic exhibit by Suzanne Steeves.  Suzanne's gorgeous mosaics incorporate glass, smalti, marble and much more. This exhibit will run July 16th to August 20th at Mosaic Beach Studio, 1374 Danforth Ave in Toronto.</p>
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        <title>Cute new envirotote!</title>
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        <published>2009-07-08T18:03:16-04:00</published>
        <updated>2009-07-08T18:03:28-04:00</updated>
        <summary>Get one now! Awesome for carrying around your mosaic tools...or groceries if you must! Huge size but folds small to keep in your purse. 18" x 14" x 4".</summary>
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            <name>Tanya MacFarlane</name>
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<p><a href="http://www.mosaicbeach.com/catalog/item/879279/4868896.htm">Get one now!</a>  Awesome for carrying around your mosaic tools...or groceries if you must! Huge size but folds small to keep in your purse. 18" x 14" x 4". </p></div>
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        <title>Email updates of our blog!</title>
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        <published>2009-07-04T15:52:49-04:00</published>
        <updated>2009-07-04T15:52:49-04:00</updated>
        <summary>Check out our cool new feature. You can now subscribe to receive our feed via email. Never again miss a product update, mosaic tips &amp; tricks feature or class &amp; store hour changes. You can have it all! (look right...add...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Check out our cool new feature. You can now subscribe to receive our feed via email. Never again miss a product update, mosaic tips &amp; tricks feature or class &amp; store hour changes. You can have it all!</p>
<p>(look right...add email...click subscribe...tada!)</p></div>
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        <title>Stained Glass Cutting Workshop.</title>
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        <published>2009-07-02T15:14:25-04:00</published>
        <updated>2009-07-02T15:14:25-04:00</updated>
        <summary>Due to popular demand our next stained glass cutting workshop will be Saturday Aug 15th from 4-5:30. http://www.mosaicbeach.com/cuttingworkshop.html Sign up now!</summary>
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            <name>Tanya MacFarlane</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Due to popular demand our next stained glass cutting workshop will be Saturday Aug 15th from 4-5:30. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.mosaicbeach.com/cuttingworkshop.html">http://www.mosaicbeach.com/cuttingworkshop.html</a></p>
<p>Sign up now!</p></div>
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        <title>Picture Frames</title>
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        <published>2009-06-26T11:56:55-04:00</published>
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        <summary>Now in stock, gorgeous new picture frames with 3" borders, perfect for mosaic (or paint if you prefer!) http://www.mosaicbeach. com/mosaicbases.html</summary>
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            <name>Tanya MacFarlane</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Now in stock, gorgeous new picture frames with 3" borders, perfect for mosaic (or paint if you prefer!)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mosaicbeach.com/mosaicbases.html">http://www.mosaicbeach. com/mosaicbases.html</a><a href="http://mosaicbeach.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341d006853ef011571638633970b-pi" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img alt="DecorateIt_3InchComplete" border="0" class="at-xid-6a00d8341d006853ef011571638633970b " height="213" src="http://mosaicbeach.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341d006853ef011571638633970b-800wi" style="WIDTH: 164px; HEIGHT: 197px" title="DecorateIt_3InchComplete" width="226" /></a></p></div>
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        <title>Summer Kid's Classes. </title>
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        <published>2009-06-24T17:22:45-04:00</published>
        <updated>2009-06-24T17:22:45-04:00</updated>
        <summary>You've begged and I have succumbed. Starting July 8th we will be having flexible schedule classes (like the adults) every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4-5 pm until labour day. Pick a project and pick the dates. It’s totally flexible!...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>You've begged and I have succumbed. Starting July 8th we will be having flexible schedule classes (like the adults) e<span lang="EN-GB">very Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4-5 pm until labour day. </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">Pick a project and pick the dates. It’s totally flexible! <font size="5"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS">(ie book all 3 in one week, only book 1 per week, every other week, whatever works for your schedule!) Need extra classes to finish? Purchase additional ones for $10. All materials are included and the classes are geared to kids 8+.  The available projects are:</span></font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS" /></p><font size="7">
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS">Small plant pot- 3 sessions- $45</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS">Small mirror- 3 sessions- $45</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS">4x6 picture frame- 3 sessions- $55</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS">Flower vase-3 sessions- $55</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS">8x10 picture frame-3 sessions $65</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS">12x16 wall hanging-5 sessions-$75 </span></p></font><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS">
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"><strong>Please add 5% GST.</strong></span></p></span></div>
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        <title>Contest winners!</title>
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        <published>2009-06-23T08:44:56-04:00</published>
        <updated>2009-06-23T08:44:56-04:00</updated>
        <summary>Thanks to everyone who made our grand opening such a success on Saturday and congrats to the following winners! Angele Blasutti-Mosaic Book Steven Davis Mendelow- Apron Josie Harvey- $25 gift card Ursula Lipski- $25 gift card Susan Gusman- $25 gift...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Thanks to everyone who made our grand opening such a success on Saturday and congrats to the following winners!</p>
<p>Angele Blasutti-Mosaic Book</p>
<p>Steven Davis Mendelow- Apron</p>
<p>Josie Harvey- $25 gift card</p>
<p>Ursula Lipski- $25 gift card</p>
<p>Susan Gusman- $25 gift card</p>
<p>Allison Siddorn- $25 gift cards </p>
<p>Sommer Oleksij- $100 gift card. </p>
<p>Congrats all and please contact me to arrange pick up of your prizes!</p>
<p>Cheers, Tanya</p></div>
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        <title>"Everything but the kitchen sink" Seminar</title>
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        <published>2009-06-12T11:37:41-04:00</published>
        <updated>2009-06-12T11:37:41-04:00</updated>
        <summary>We have a few spaces left in this Sunday's seminar (June 14). Join us to learn EVERYTHING there is to know in our one day course. And don't forget, we are now at our new location! 1374 Danforth Avenue. http://www.mosaicbeach.com/mosaicseminar.html</summary>
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            <name>Tanya MacFarlane</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>We have a few spaces left in this Sunday's seminar (June 14).  Join us to learn EVERYTHING there is to know in our one day course. And don't forget, we are now at our new location! 1374 Danforth Avenue.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mosaicbeach.com/mosaicseminar.html">http://www.mosaicbeach.com/mosaicseminar.html</a></p></div>
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