Foundations and Fundamentals (FnF) - A Mosaic Art Community

Be a part of a vibrant and intentional membership community

Course intro with Tami Macala

Foundations and Fundamentals is a safe and engaging membership program to learn, grow, and improve your skills as a mosaic artist


Mosaic Arts Online presents Foundations and Fundamentals: A Mosaic Art Community. This private membership platform led by Tami Macala, welcomes mosaic artists at all levels.

Here at Foundations and Fundamentals you will have access to exclusive online courses, private studio sessions with Tami that include Questions and Answers, as well as sections tailored to the interests of the members. There are blog posts, business insight from Tami and her experience as a creative entrepreneur.

This community platform includes a space to ask questions, to share works in progress, and receive feedback while learning and creating. Foundations and Fundamentals is a safe place to enjoy a positive, creative, human experience.

The Foundations and Fundamentals Community Membership includes:

*A community network open to members only where you will find a secure, welcoming and engaging environment (not on Facebook)

*A selection of courses valued at over $1100.00

*LIVE studio sessions with Tami that will include opportunities for Q & A's

*Demo's in under 20

*Feedback to help you grow as an artist

*Connections to artists near and far

*A safe place to ask questions, share your work, and receive feedback

*Blog posts with tips, tricks, and techniques to help you along on your mosaic process

*The Business Side: Tami's insight on growing three successful mosaic art businesses as a creative entrepreneur.


Your Instructor


Tami Macala
Tami Macala

Tami Macala, founder and owner of Mosaic Arts Online and Create Arts Online, has always had her hand in art. She started out at eleven years old as an oil painter, winning awards throughout Southern California. With a fashion and textile design degree, Tami began a twenty-year career in the movie and television industry as a costumer, dressing leading actors and actresses. Not feeling completely fulfilled as a costumer and the long hours, Tami found a new passion in mosaic art and in true fashion, became a self-taught mosaic artist while continuing her successful career in the entertainment world.

In 2000, Tami started her first company, All Cracked Up Mosaics, creating personal and custom-designed mosaic art commissions for clients all over the US.

In 2009, Tami began teaching mosaic art. She founded her second business, The Santa Barbara School of Mosaic Art, teaching her favorite art medium. There, she brought in world-renowned mosaic artists to teach her students, creating a hub of learning and inspiration.

In 2015, Tami retired from the entertainment industry and founded her latest companies, Mosaic Arts Online and Create Arts Online. Tami and her husband, Jerry, now produce online courses with some of the most sought-after artists in mosaic, mixed media, and fine art.



Course Curriculum


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Courses Included with Purchase



Table Top Mosaic with Tami Macala
Let's Just Table This Mosaic for Now!
Tami Macala
$187
How to Frame Your Mosaic with Tami Macala
Framed and finished....Now it's time to display your beautiful art!
Tami Macala
$37
Beginner Mosaics with Tami Macala
Everything you ever wanted to know about Mosaics (but were afraid to ask?)
Tami Macala
$149
Mighty Mosaics on Small Substrates with Tami Macala
Small and achievable mosaics that leave you feeling gratified
Tami Macala
$97
Create A Shrine Substrate with Tami Macala
Learn how to make an exterior grade substrate
Tami Macala
$97
How to Create a Mosaic Address Sign with Tami Macala
Learn how to create a beautiful Mosaic Address Sign with Mexican Smalti
Tami Macala
$199
SUBSTRATES: Everything you wanted to know and how to create them with Tami Macala
How to cut and create substrates for mosaic art!
Tami Macala
$99
How to Create Vertical Installations for Mosaic Art with Tami Macala
Learn techniques to create a successful vertical mosaic art installation.
Tami Macala
$179
Three Methods for Creating Light Weight Concrete Sculpture with Tami Macala
Your Beginner Guide to Creating Light Weight Concrete Sculpture
Tami Macala
$179
Getting creative with Liquid Tints for Thin-set, Grout and so much more with Tami Macala
Everything you need to know to create the best colored mortar/thin-set and grout with liquid tints.
Tami Macala
$179
Proper Adhesives for Mosaic Art with Tami Macala
Everything you need to know to choose the proper adhesives for your mosaic art project
Tami Macala
$59
Four Methods for Shaping Wedi Board with Tami Macala
Learn to create new and exciting shapes of Wedi board using a variety of tools and materials.
Tami Macala
$179
Tools and Cutting Techniques for Beginners with Tami Macala
Get the skinny on how to use the most popular mosaic art tools
Tami Macala
$37

Original Price: $1,677


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the membership?
You can cancel your membership at any time. You will lose all content at cancellation.

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