Barbara Bussler
Black Bear Mosaics
aka Mosaics and More
SVOS 2020 was cancelled, but ...
The SVOS Online Shop is open until Nov 30, 2020
Come visit and see the immense body of work Silicon Valley Artists have to offer!
For the first time since its beginnings the Silicon Valley Open Studios have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. But we are happy to announce that the online shop is now open, not only to support the artists but also the Second Harvest Food Bank! At least 15% of all sales will be donated to them. We all really appreciate your business.
You can see my special SVOS offerings here, or for my complete list of works go to my Etsy shop.
I commit to donate at least 15% of any sales coming through SVOS to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Viewing (in parking lot) and pickup would be at
Art Bias, 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
but other arrangements can be made.
The next best thing to a real Weihnachtsmarkt is here!
The GISSV - German International School of Silicon Valley's 8th Annual German Holiday Market - a very popular event usually held on a December Saturday downtown Mountain View - will be online this year due to COVID-19. The German Holiday Market website will launch on
Friday, November 20, at 12:01 am, and will remain live for orders until Sunday, December 20, at 11:59 pm.
On December 12th, the day we would have held our Weihnachtsmarkt in-person, we have special attractions planned online including musical performances, messages from Santa, a live auction, and more. Shop specialties from Germany, Advent wreaths, and handcrafted gifts from Bay Area artisans.
I'll be present with my shop tile - a link to my special offerings for this event.
We would love for you to join us!
Once again I am happy to be participating what would be the
12th annual FabMo boutique,
this year as a wonderful online event, and I hope you’ll check it out.
The Artisan-Showcase@Fabmo.org features the work of 60 artists and artisans, all showcasing their sustainably-made, handcrafted creations.
You’ll find fine art, fashion, jewelry and accessories, home decor items, holiday gifts, toys and dolls. There are things to make your fall more festive and an eco-friendly gift for everyone on your holiday list.
The Artisan Showcase @ Fabmo.org will be open
October 24 2020 through January 4th, 2021.
Please visit us at www.fabmo.org/artisan-showcase
A portion of the proceeds from this event goes to support the Bay Area non-profit Fabmo and its mission of rescuing new but discarded designer materials from a fate in the landfill by putting them in the hands of artists, makers, educators, charities and anyone else who can give them a second life. To learn more about Fabmo ad the 20+ tons of material they rescue each year, please visit www.Fabmo.org.
Open September - December 2020 and into January 2021
Although the annual event at the History Club of Los Gatos had to be canceled this year a loyal group of the vendors and makers is now offering their goods in Sharon and Mel Morgan's
online boutique.
Please support this effort as for many of the makers all boutiques and events were canceled this year, so they had to react quickly and now depend on online efforts like this one.
You can find my maker page under 'Mosaics and More', so go and check out what I have to offer this year -- somethings familiar, and some new items of course!
And what a nice collection is offered here overall, with ongoing updates and new items every week. So, if you need a nudge to get into the holiday spirit, this should be just the thing to help hear those sleigh bells ring;-). All we miss is Rufus at the door, but hopefully we will be there again next year - life at the History Club. The dates are set already;-)
The online shop will be open into January 2021 and maybe even longer with varying makers and new merchandise coming in weekly, so keep checking back!
100 Moments in Mosaic -- Season Three
The One Hundred Moments in Mosaic project is a collection of work representing the full spectrum of the Society of American Mosaic Artist’s diverse and richly creative membership.
The work of seasoned professionals is displayed alongside enthusiastic newcomers to the mosaic making process, culminating in 100+ moments of life rendered in mosaic by artists from all over the world.
This collection was presented online from Dec 2019 to June 2020; due to the cancellation of SAMA conference it could not be shown to the public in May in Tuscon, AZ as planned.
My mosaic called 'Another One For My Growing Pumpkin Patch' showcases local shale rock from the Sierra Nevada (where we have our mountain home).
2019 -- Past Events
Artists' Holiday Open Studios and Mixer @Art Bias
This year the studio artists of Art Bias are organizing their very first own
Artists' Holiday Open Studios and Mixer
At Art Bias - 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
Saturday December 7 2019, 11am to 5pm
This year there are 17 artists opening their studios for you, what a wonderful opportunity to see what we have been working on this year. They are: Lynne Auld, Zdenka Bleile, John Borrows, Jil Coolidge, Linda Goodwin, Lindsay Houge, Lory Kitamura, Diane Liguori, Namita Paul, Maarit Rajahalme, Amy Rattner, Tricia Seibold, Olga Tereshenko, Wendi Wood, Yukali, Inna Zatulovsky and myself;-) Barbara Bussler.
But wait, that's not all. To add to your fun we will have hourly drawings of free gifts, all provided by the artists, Art Bias and even some who can't participate. And then enjoy some nibbles and libations, all again provided by our fun-loving artist community. So do stop by, you will be surprised how it's going to look here this year.
And lastly, let's not forget, with your visit and maybe getting some of your gift shopping done here you are also showing your support for your local artists, so THANK YOU!
Wednesday November 6 5 PM - 8 PM Invitation Night - email to request an invitation
Open To The Public
Thursday November 7 10 AM - 7 PM
Friday November 8 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday November 9 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday November 10 10 AM - 3 PM
If you need a nudge to get into the holiday spirit, this event happening at the Los Gatos History Club should be just the thing to help hear those sleigh bells ring. The Christmas Goose Boutique of Los Gatos/Saratoga holds its annual display of all crafts related to the holidays (Thanksgiving/Fall and Christmas) as well as pantry items, jewelry and always some new gift-giving ideas. Very festive and fun, and word has it that some customers come repeatedly during those days.
!!!! New LOCATION !!!!!
First Congregational Church, 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto
Saturday, October 26 from 10AM to 4PM
FabMo is a non for profit organization that provides unique, high-end materials to artists, teachers, and others for creative reuse. These exquisite materials (textiles, wallpapers, tiles, leathers, trims, etc.) are from the design world, and are usually not available to you at all except through a designer. FabMo makes them available on a donation basis (about 70 tons/year), diverting them from their otherwise destination --- the landfill!
This is their Eleventh Annual boutique - now called FabMo Arts Boutique - that shows the creative use of those materials.
The 2019 Boutique is scheduled for Saturday, October 26 from 10AM to 4PM
I am happily participating again as a vendor as I've been using FabMo tiles for several of my mosaic pumpkins and a mosaic mural at White Oaks School in San Carlos. And once again I made more of my unique fabric pumpkins made exclusively with FabMo fabrics.
Parking is free. I'm looking forward to seeing You there!
100 Moments in Mosaic
The One Hundred Moments in Mosaic project is a collection of work representing the full spectrum of the Society of American Mosaic Artist’s diverse and richly creative membership.
The work of seasoned professionals is displayed alongside enthusiastic newcomers to the mosaic making process, culminating in 100+ moments of life rendered in mosaic by artists from all over the world.
This collection was presented November 2- 4, 2018 at the Sculpture Objects Functional Art & Design Expo in Chicago, IL at the famed Navy Pier and again at the West Gallery of the Parthenon Museum, Nashville, TN January 26 – May 19, 2019.
My mosaic 'We Medusas' marks two important 'firsts' for me: participating in this SAMA exhibit since becoming a member in 2015, and subsequently being exhibited in public for the first time.
Silicon Valley Open Studios
Please join me and my fellow artists for the 33nd Silicon Valley Open Studios at
Art Bias
1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
May 4 and 5 2019
11am to 5pm both days
The Art Center is now called ART BIAS. I look forward to welcoming you to
my studio in space #229.
Light refreshments will served from various artists. Please check back closer to May for more news.
My Valentine's Pop-up Store at Studio 229
My Studio is going to be turned into a little pop-up shop for the days leading up to Valentines. This means I will pull out all my goods for you to look at, try and touch, have a chat with me and a toast and some chocolates. After all it's Valentines, a great reason to visit and celebrate with a friend, right?
Knitted scarves - mosaic jewelry - heart greeting cards and mugs - flower pots - wreaths.
And a fabulous white smalti mosaic heart.
The hours for the Valentine's Shop are:
Tuesday Feb 12, 3-6pm and 7-8pm
Wednesday, Feb 13 11am-2pm
Thursday, Feb 14 noon - 4pm
An important note regarding parking and our studios: Our studio space is now called Art Bias (formerly the Art Center of Redwood City and San Carlos), so look for the bright brainy sign on 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos. If you come before 5pm please find parking on Bing Street, as the main tenants reserve the parking lot in front for them during business hours. After 5pm you may park right there on the parking lot.
2018 and past years
Artists' Holiday Open Studios at 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos (The Art Center of RC and SC, now called Art Bias)
Please join me and 15 more artists for the
3nd annual Artists' Holiday Open Studios
at The Art Center of Redwood City and San Carlos renamed to Art Bias
1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
Saturday December 1st 2018, 12noon to 5pm
I'm very much looking forward to this showing of what I have been working on this year near and far and telling you about my mosaic travels beautifying a garden wall in Mannheim, Germany, and taking mosaic classes in Italy. It's been a very fulfilling and inspiring year for me.
We will have something to sweeten your visit as well, of course of German origin;-)
Come join us and support your local artists!
18900 Prospect Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070
Saturday December 8, 2018 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This is going to be a huge event with 100+ vendors, making it really easy to cross some things off your holiday shopping list.
I will have a selection of mosaics and and Christmas decor, laser-cut earrings, handmade and brush ornaments, photo mouse pads and greeting cards, and my knitted scarves.
All proceeds go to support Pioneers' PAWS and Music booster clubs.
Palo Alto Elks Lodge, 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
FabMo is a non for profit organization that provides unique, high-end materials to artists, teachers, and others for creative reuse. These exquisite materials (textiles, wallpapers, tiles, leathers, trims, etc.) are from the design world, and are usually not available to you at all except through a designer. FabMo makes them available on a donation basis (about 70 tons/year), diverting them from their otherwise destination --- the landfill!
This is their Tenth Annual boutique - called FabMo TAB - that shows the creative use of those materials. The boutique is on
October 28, 2018
from 10am to 4pm
I am happily participating again as a vendor as I've been using FabMo tiles for several of my mosaic pumpkins and gourds. And I made more of my own unique fabric pumpkins made exclusively with FabMo fabric.
Parking is free. See you there!
Silicon Valley Open Studios
Please join me and 18 artists for the 32nd Silicon Valley Open Studios at
The Art Center of Redwood City and San Carlos
1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
May 5 and 6 2018
11am to 5pm both days
Now that I have my permanent studio in space #213 I am happy to take part in this well known art event and will show you my latest works in mosaic and fabric.
Light refreshments will served from various artists, and please check back closer to May for more news.
Artists' Holiday Open Studios at The Art Center of RC and SC
Please join me and 23 more artists for the 2nd annual Artists' Holiday Open Studios at
The Art Center of Redwood City and San Carlos
1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
December 2 and 3 2017, 12noon to 4pm both days
I am delighted to have a permanent studio there now in space #213 and will have my latest works in mosaic and fabric for display and sale.
Light refreshments will served from the artists, of course German ones in my studio. Come join us!
Palo Alto Elks Lodge, 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
FabMo is a non for profit organization that provides unique, high-end materials to artists, teachers, and others for their creative reuse. These exquisite materials (textiles, wallpapers, tiles, leathers, trims, etc.) are from the design world, and are usually not available to you at all except through a designer. FabMo makes them available on a donation basis (about 70 tons/year), diverting them from their otherwise destination --- the landfill! This is their yearly boutique that shows the creative use of those materials. The boutique is on
October 29, 2017
from 10am to 4pm
This year I am participating as a vendor at the boutique as I've been using some beautiful FabMo tiles for several of my mosaic pumpkins and gourds. And I came up with my own unique fabric pumpkins made exclusively with FabMo fabric.
Parking is free. See you there!
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
This is the prime Pumpkin Festival in the Bay Area, celebrating
the great pumpkin for the 47th time!
Downtown Half Moon Bay on and around Main Street
October 14 and 15 2017
9am to 5pm both days
This is your chance to see pumpkins of all sizes and kinds - from the real gigantic ones to mosaic art ones, some huge and some more transport friendly:-) The event has so much to offer, music, contests, all sorts of pumpkin related food and the best pumpkin ice-cream you can get, and lots of art booths.
Plan to come really early to avoid long times in traffic and make it a day on the coast - you won't regret it!
See you there!
Chili & Salsa Cook-off and Gunfights old West style
Saturday, September 16 2017
9am to 5pm @ Mary Laveroni Park in Groveland, HWY 120 - the northern highway to Yosemite
Come see this fun Sierra community in action with a lot of activities throughout the day for young and old, food tasting, raffle and prizes, arts and crafts, airplane fly-over and it all starts with a parade in the morning.
I will be featuring cabin, lake and woodsy items, and some of my own art of course.
The biggest event of the year in Groveland - don't miss it!
St Michael's Hall, 1000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
Friday November 18, 2016 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday November 19, 2016 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday November 20, 2016 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
As we are still pre-Thanksgiving and my space is limited to one table I will have a selection of mosaic and decoupage Fall and Christmas decor (pumpkins and pots), laser-cut earrings, handmade and brush ornaments, photo mouse pads and knitted scarves.
Mosaic demonstration at
Palo Alto Elks Lodge, 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
FabMo is a non for profit organization that provides unique, high-end materials to artists, teachers, and others for their creative reuse. These exquisite materials (textiles, wallpapers, tiles, leathers, trims, etc.) are from the design world, and are usually not available to you at all except through a designer. FabMo makes them available on a donation basis (about 70 tons/year), diverting them from their otherwise destination --- the landfill! This is their yearly boutique that shows the creative use of those materials. The boutique is on
October 22, 2016
from 10am to 4pm
Although I won't be a vendor at the boutique I will do a demo what you can do with FabMo tiles at
11:15am to 12 noon
There are several other workshops scheduled during the day; all are free and geared towards how you can re-purpose those lovely FabMo materials. Parking is free. See you there!
Donations to support FabMo are always welcome
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy presents...
Pumpkins in the Park
Guadalupe River Park / Discovery Meadow, (Woz Way & San Carlos), San Jose
Saturday October 8, 2016
10 am to 4 pm
Pumpkins in the Park is a harvest fair for families with a strong environmental education component. It is designed to promote awareness of the Guadalupe River Park and celebrate the fall season. There is a lot planned for the day: a children's parade, carneval games, educational talks, a raffle and of course a huge pumpkin patch.
See the webpage for the full program and list of organizations and vendors that participate in support of this great park and all its wonderful offerings for all ages in the city center.
You will find me in the vendors row with a selection of my mosaic pumpkins and gourds, and lots of other Halloween and Fall items.
Wine Stroll - Morgan Hill Downtown
Yearly wine tasting stroll where you can try wines from 20+ local wineries! Downtown Morgan Hill, advance tickets for $35 ($45 at the day). Buy them at various locations, please see webpage for detailed info.
New this year is the addition of local arts and craft vendors at the pop-up park on the corner of 3rd and Monterey Streets. Come stop by, shop and sip, and don't forget that Mother's day is coming up soon! You don't have to have a ticket to access the vendor area, so you can come visit even if you don't want to participate in the wine tasting.
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Vendor Faire opens at 11am
Wine Tasting from 1pm to 5pm
Downtown Morgan Hill at 3rd Street and vicinity
Master Gardeners of Santa Clara's annual Spring Sale
April 16, 2016
Saturday 9am to 2pm
History Park SJ, 1650 Senter Road, San José
Happy to announce that I'm back at this market this year. Besides the amazing amounts of tomatoes and other plants the club has to offer, there is a vendors row with informational and vendors booths offering a wide range of items for your garden. It is my favorite time in the morning to watch the long line of shoppers lining up to get in on 9am!
See you there!
October 10 & 11, 2015
Saturday & Sunday 9am to 5pm
Uesugi Farms
14485 Monterey Hwy #1
San Martin, CA 95046
I'm pleased to be participating again in this unique and very informative gourd festival, organized by the Calabash Club of Silicon Valley.
Classed/workshops are offered on Friday (need to be prebooked through their webpage), free activities for children on the weekend.
Yearly Fall Sale from well known Los Gatos Pottery Studio with guest artists.
Sept 26 & 27, 2015
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Los Gatos History Club
123 Los Gatos Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95031
with Chili & Salsa Cook-off and Gunfights old West style
Saturday, September 19 2015
9am to 5pm
Mary Laveroni Park in Groveland, HWY 120 on the way to Yosemite
Come see this fun Sierra community in action with lots of activities throughout the day, food tasting, raffle and prizes, arts and crafts, airplane fly-over and more....
Morgan Hill Downtown INDIE MARKET
New monthly Sunday market 2015
in Downtown Morgan Hill all along Monterey Highway
showcasing
local + independant Crafters and Artists
Sunday, June 28
May 31
April 26
from 11am to 3 pm
between Main and 5th Streets on Monterey Highway, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Spring into Spring Boutique
at The House San Carlos
Friday March 13 from 6pm to 9pm
Saturday March 14 from 8am to 2pm
Festive Boutique featuring a variety of vendors.
My emphasis is on mosaics and decor for the house and garden, Easter and Mother's Day
2811 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos Ca 94070
Tis the Season Boutique
San Leandro Veteran's Memorial Building
1105 Bancroft Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
9am to 3pm
Free Gift bag to the First 100 Shoppers!
Drawings, Lunch Sale, and much more.
Featuring a free holiday arts and crafts table for the kids.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to the American Legion Auxiliary 695 (a non-profit organization comprised of veterans who do charitable work for their local community. Their raised funds are donated to various local causes including scholarships, local veterans’ hospitals, and local schools.
Saratoga High School Holiday Boutique
Sunday, December 7
20300 Herriman Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
9am to 4pm
Wednesday November 5 5 PM - 8 PM Invitation Night - email to request an invitation
Open To The Public
Thursday November 6 10 AM - 7 PM
Friday November 7 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday November 8 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday November 9 10 AM - 3 PM