"The Great Gator Wall"  (2007)      This summer we worked on a mosaic mural project in      collaboration with the children attending the summer recreation      program at Gansevoort Elementary School. This project was      sponsored by RCSD Safe Schools/Healthy Students, Rome      Weed & Seed, and Turner Glass Art.      The mosaic mural features Gansevoort’s mascot –      the Gator! The mosaic was created using small ceramic tiles,          hand made by the children. It also includes small trinkets and      found objects brought in by the children.      The mural was unveiled at a special school assembly held on        September 14.                                             ~~~    Thanks go out to Cindy Gursky for her drawing, Mrs. Miller     for her support, Nicole and Daniel from the Youth Employment     Program, the staff of Rome City Rec Dept at Stevens Field,     the Bldgs/Maintenance Staff at Gansevoort, Mary Constabile,       my daughters Jackie and Alycia, and Kathy Stockbridge of     Rome Weed & Seed.     Extra special thanks to Peggy Palaka for her assistance -     could not have done it without her! ....and the kids of the     Liberty Garden's Garden Club of course!       Project Details    Dimensions - 32 sq feet        Materials used - The design was made with over 750 handmade     tiles made of earthenware clay and then glazed and fired;     stained glass and mirror pieces; glass tiles and found objects.     After gluing the materials onto a plywood board it was grouted in     white sanded grout, and then an acrylic paint wash was applied     in several colors.       Total hours to complete - about 47 hours (not including kiln firing)

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To view our video of the making of the mosaic mural - CLICK HERE!