Description
Feathers, Fur & Texture Glass-on-Glass Mosaic Retreat with Kory Dollar
Learn to translate feathers, fur, and tactile surfaces into glass by controlling cut direction, density, repetition, and variation rather than trying to reproduce every detail.
During this three-day retreat, students learn directly from Kory Dollar of Marvelous Mosaic Fine Art. Kory teaches glass-on-glass mosaic through clear, hands-on methods that help students understand how glass breaks, how to use directional cuts, how to balance color and opacity, and how to build artwork with movement, depth, and personality.
This retreat focuses on texture systems, variation, and density. Students will study how repeated cut families create believable texture, where to simplify, how to change density around focal areas, and how contrast and opacity help animal forms remain readable in glass-on-glass.
Retreat Details
📅 July 9–11, 2027
Theme – Feathers, Fur & Texture
📍 Marvelous Mosaic Fine Art – 64535 Columbia River Hwy, Deer Island, OR
💲 $599 (+ $100 meal/venue fee, paid at time of service)
Class starts at 10 AM Friday.
🔥 Optional Thursday Night Fusing Add-On – $85
Meals & Studio Access
The $100 meal/venue fee includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, snacks, and refreshments all weekend. Because meals are shared in the studio, you will have more time to connect with other artists. Studio access is available until 10 PM, although instruction ends at 5 PM.
Traveling from Out of Town?
- Airport pickup/drop-off available for $75 each way.
- Reserve in advance – email Kory@marvelousmosaic.com.
Lodging Recommendations
St. Helens, Oregon and Rainier, Oregon are the closest lodging options and are the towns you want to stay in. Hotel options include OYO Hotel and Best Western. There are also Airbnb rentals in the area.
Although Kalama may look close on a map, it is not a convenient lodging location for the retreat. Portland and PDX-area lodging are approximately 45 minutes away. For the easiest commute, stay in St. Helens or Rainier.
Payment & Cancellation
- All sales final.
- Cancel >45 days: transfer available if spot fills.
- Cancel <15 days: credit forfeited.
- One reschedule allowed within 6 months.
- Final payment due 30 days before event.
Why Join Us?
- Hands-on learning with expert artists.
- Community meals and conversations.
- Evening studio hours for extra creativity.
- Leave with new skills and a one-of-a-kind artwork.
Stay Connected
- Follow us on Facebook
- Join our Glass on Glass (GOG) Mosaic Artist Community
- Follow us on Instagram
- Follow us on TikTok
Limited spots available – reserve today and let your creativity shine!
Enhance Your Retreat with Custom Inclusions
Add a special touch to your mosaic art with our Night Before Retreat Inclusion Making session. Choose Add Thursday Night Fusing (+$85) when registering for this retreat. For $85, you’ll explore the art of full fusing dots and learn how to craft personalized inclusions from your own photos. Additional lodging is not included in cost.
