Portraits in Stained Glass Mosaic with Sue Coombs of Chicago Mosaic School Date & Time: Thursday, April 16 – Sunday, April 19, 2026 9AM-4PM Cost: $425.00 All materials included! Register Here! Join us for a 4-day workshop in stained glass mosaic portraiture with Sue Coombs of the Chicago Mosaic School. This intensive workshop is designed for mosaic artists ready to expand their practice into the expressive world of portraiture using stained glass. Through demonstrations students will be translating facial features, expression, and personality into a mosaic. This is an immersive, hands-on workshop focused on refining technique and deepening your understanding of color and value. Experience cutting stained glass is highly recommended. Students can provide a 8” X 11” color portrait or you can choose one from Sue. Sue Coombs has been associated with the Chicago Mosaic School since 2006, as a student as well as an educator. Sue’s interest in glass and mosaic art began in 1980 as a custom stained-glass artist. Her mosaic work has been included in national and local exhibitions; Ms. Coombs work has been featured in several international arts publications. Sue’s passion for leading students to find their own voice expressed in mosaic, has enhanced her own work as an artist. While working with After School Matters, Sue guided teens to design and fabricate several largescale mosaics in and around the Chicago area. Learn more about Chicago Mosaic School here!
