"Mosaic Steppingstones: Art for the Garden" with Ryan McGivern (March 2026)
MOSAIC STEPPINGSTONES: ART FOR THE GARDEN
with Ryan McGivern
WHEN:
2 HALF-DAYS
Tuesday & Friday (9 to 11:30am)
March 24 & 27, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Discover the art of mosaic with local artist Ryan McGivern in this engaging two-session workshop. Learn essential mosaic techniques as you design and create your own custom steppingstone—an eye-catching addition to your garden or a meaningful handmade gift.
During the first session, you’ll plan your design, cut or select tiles, and assemble your piece. In the second session, Ryan will demonstrate grouting techniques and guide you through the finishing touches that bring your mosaic to life. The instructor will complete the final grouting process, and your finished artwork will be ready for pick up the following week on Friday, February 20th.
Leave this workshop with new skills, creative inspiration, and a beautiful mosaic steppingstone that reflects your personal style.
NOTE:
The price of this workshop includes all of your materials, just bring yourself. We recommend wearing long sleeves, pants and close toed shoes!
SKILL LEVEL:
This workshop is appropriate for students of all levels, including beginners.
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Credits or Refunds will not be given for missed or classes/workshops.
If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Join us for this exciting 2 Half-Day Mosaic workshop PERFECT for those of all levels, even those with ZERO experience! |
| Materials Included: | Price Includes All Materials, Just Bring Yourself & Your Item! |
| Requirements: |
Questions? Please Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org |
| Instructor: | Ryan McGivern |
| Instructor Bio: |  RYAN MCGIVERN was born and raised in New York City and has been a professional studio artist with a focus on ceramics and glass since 1992. She studied sculptural ceramics and hot cast glass at New York University with Dr. Judith Schwartz and Mark Ferguson. Finishing her undergrad degree, Ryan moved to Santa Cruz, CA to work with local glass artists. In 1999, she returned to NYU for her graduate degree in studio art; glassblowing, sand casting, and sculptural ceramics. She instructed beginning glassblowing, worked as the tour director and assistant to the education director at Urban Glass, Brooklyn. Additionally, she studied at Pilchuck, Corning Glass Museum, Urban Glass, and assisted glassblowers at Wheaton Glass in NJ. From 2000 to 2016, she worked as a visual arts instructor and exhibiting artist at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Urban Glass, The Art Lab, Historic Richmond Town Museum, Staten Island Museum, SI Children's Museum, Sun Dog Theatre, The Studio 150, FireWorkSI, UFT, and The Noble Museum. Ryan served on the board at Staten Island Arts (COAHSI) and on the SIA grants review board. In addition to teaching, Ryan owned and operated two art galleries on Staten Island, The Studio 150 and FireWorkSI. Along with making and selling her own work, her galleries promoted visual, performance, and musical talent from the tri-state area. Ryan's blown glass and mosaic art can be found in private and public collections around the US and Canada, including the mosaic "Seven Sisters", located at the NYU Meyers School of Nursing. Her work has also been part of notable auctions at The National Liberty Museum, PA, The Urban Glass Blowers Ball, FDNY Captains Table, The Newark Museum, The Noble Museum, SI Museum, and The ArtLab. Her work has been included in local publications and television as well as the "International Glass Artists" book by Richard Yelle. Ryan is teaching mosaic art at the academy Art League of Hilton Head, SC. Ryan's 2021 series, "Mosaic Sketches HHI", focused on the integration of stone, marble, and glass in a three-dimensional construction. During the summer of '21, she began creating mosaic art with cut copper and agate. |
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