Shards 'n Snippets Spring/Summer 2022
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Founded in July 1987 Tile Heritage is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Supporters, industry sponsors, members, major contributors, grantors, advocates … everyone… have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation's mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the US both past and present.Link to: The Relevance of Tile Heritage Today
TILE HERITAGE RARE BOOK RESTORATION!
FALL 2022 MATCH $5,000 in GRANT FUNDS
by October 1st! Contribute HERE - THANK YOU!
The Library contains many valuable vintage books & folios, many have been restored with the financial assistance of Tile Heritage supporters. There are still many more in need of conservation, which requires further funding - and we HAVE this OPPORTUNITY! To review the titles below go HERE
CELEBRATE TILE HERITAGE!
TILE HERITAGE - GUARDIAN OF AMERICAN TILE HISTORY
Link to: WHAT'S in the COLLECTIONS of
TILE HERITAGE FOUNDATION?
We extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the supportive PEOPLE in the LIFE of Tile Heritage! The Board of Directors, Staff, Volunteers, Sponsors, Members, Artisans & Advocates for their AWESOME SUPPORT for ALL these YEARS!
Tile Heritage Foundation is
SPONSOR & MEMBER SUPPORTED
Thank you!
How DID Tile Heritage come to be?
Thirty five years ago, around the first few days of January 1987, Tile Heritage Foundation was conceived . . . .
Tile Heritage Foundation has been invited by THF Industry Sponsor NTCA to be a guest presenter for their next NTCA Roundtable Live ARTISAN EDITION event! Full details click HERE or on the image below . . .
Walk through HAND MADE TILE HISTORY August 16th 2022! Participation is free but you MUST Pre-Register HERE in advance for this Zoom meeting.
"The Worlds We Speak" Mariam Ghani’s first tile mosaic, mounted in Delta Airlines Terminal, LaGuardia Airport N.Y. … click on the image below for more of the story …
"The Worlds We Speak" was designed by Mariam Ghani and is her first tile mosaic, mounted in Delta Airlines Terminal C's baggage claim area, the multimedia artist Mariam Ghani has created a portrait of New York based on a data visualization of the more than 700 languages and dialects spoken in the area. "The Worlds We Speak" presents six planetary clusters standing in for the city's five boroughs plus the tristate area. These spheres contain a multitude of smaller circles in a spectrum of vivid colors, each representing a linguistic community and engraved with the name of that language in its own script. The tiles and panels were produced and fabricated by NYTilemakers Here is a link to an installation video (or click the 'team' Image above) https://www.instagram.com/p/CegQoVmFCnJ/
Tree of Engineering Mural: The mural is located on the Cabrillo College campus in Aptos CA.The mural is 10' high x 20' wide. The textured bas relief tiles are all hand made and glazed by over 45 students and volunteers. It was designed by Sylvia Rios at the request of Jo-Ann Panzardi, the Engineering department chair. The installers were Phylece Snyder & Wilma Wyss ….. CLICK HERE for MORE of the STORY plus MANY fabrication and installation images by clicking on one of the images below.
The mural depicts the concept that Math is the foundation of Engineering. Biological and Physical Sciences are at the trunk from which the different areas of Engineering grow and are represented in the leaves. The Monterey Bay area is represented in the redwood forest and aspen grove, the bay,clouds, fog and windy sky.
The surrounding agricultural areas can be seen in the row crops and apple orchards. The golden hills and coastal mountains hold the solar and wind farm. The Moss Landing power plant and new battery storage facility can be spotted on the shore of the Monterey Bay. The unveiling is planned for the evening of September 14th. 2022.
How's this for ceramic architecture! Abin Design Studio's community center (2020) in the city of
Bansberia in the Indian state of West Bengal, inspired by the use of terracotta in regional temples. Photo by Edmund Sumner.
CHOOSING EARTH by Darla Romano
The farm fields mosaic is a gift that came to me through a dream. …. CLICK HERE or on the IMAGE BELOW for the rest of the story……
HAPPY 4TH 2022!
A warm THANK YOU to all who support and advocate for Tile Heritage Foundation, you are VALUED & APPRECIATED!
An Astonishing Array of Ceramic Mosaic Tiles comprise a Japanese museum’s historical collection. Details Here or click on the image.
WORKSHOPS DETAILS - CLICK on the IMAGE!
JOIN IN - Register! Each year, Total Solutions Plus brings the ceramic tile industry together to network and learn from each other.
Our sincere thanks to ALL who have contributed in SO many ways for all these YEARS!
We were honored & thrilled to participate in TILE FEST '22! The synergy from the simple pleasure of “Gathering” again was JOYFUL and we all had a great time together on the grounds of the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works! Here is a LINK to super coverage of the Tile Fest '22 from Lesley Goddin of TileLetter..
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS during the Tile Fest '22, WERE:
ONLINE $$$ CONTRIBUTIONS - $2550
GIFTS-IN-KIND OF TILES TO SELL AT THE FESTIVAL - $1400 (VALUE)
SALES DURING THE FESTIVAL OF ALL TILES ON HAND - $2094
FANTASTIC AND SO MUCH APPRECIATED!
ALL CONTRIBUTORS of $$$ & TILES were in our CAKE & CHAMPAGNE DRAWING there were THREE PRIZES DRAWN:
1. FINE CHAMPAGNE & FAB CAKE!
2. FINE CHAMPAGNE!
3. FAB CAKE!
Winners will receive their prizes shortly shipped via UPS or FEDEX
TILE FESTIVAL SPONSORS. . .
CELEBRATE TILE HERITAGE!
Link to: WHAT'S in the COLLECTIONS of
TILE HERITAGE FOUNDATION?
We extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the supportive PEOPLE in the LIFE of Tile Heritage! The Board of Directors, Staff, Volunteers, Sponsors, Members, Artisans & Advocates for their AWESOME SUPPORT for ALL these YEARS!
Tile Heritage Foundation is
SPONSOR & MEMBER SUPPORTED
Thank you!
COVERINGS 22 in Las Vegas.. early April
was a great event! Around 20,000 people were in attendance over the 4 days. Beautiful tiles and stone… Great fresh looks, education and engagement! Tile Heritage thanks Coverings,TCNA & Taffy Event Strategies for terrific booth space and support!
For really good, updated tile industry information visit the TCNA link to PRESS RELEASES … this is a WONDERFUL resource!
… and here is a link to the COVERINGS INSTALLATION DESIGN AWARDS!
Save the Children TILE$4UKR
Tile Industry Initiative raised $180,000 over the four (4) day period! You can DONATE!!
FIND TILE HERITAGE HERE APRIL 5-8 2022!
REGISTER FOR FREE! CLICK HERE . . .
or on the image!
IT'S NATIONAL TILE DAY!
Tune in & join your industry colleagues on Wednesday, February 23 (National Tile Day!) for a can't-miss tile & stone digital experience. 
Coverings Connected is your unique and no cost opportunity to gain valuable insights and learn from thought-leaders during three informative webinars.These webinars provide an advanced glimpse of the trends and the learning opportunities that will be showcased at Coverings 2022, taking place April 5-8 in Las Vegas.
The visit to The Mendocino Stone Zone "Open House" last week was delightful for all attendees!
Before the roof - last Fall … and the 'Henge" today …
… Temple in Sept. 2021 .. sans roof…. and the 'henge' ….
… in the past couple of weeks….
Tile Heritage End-of-Year Exhibition & Sale & Direct Contributions event to "Match $10,000 in Grant Funds" engendered $12,500 in support for the ongoing ARCHIVES PROJECT! Thank You!
We extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the supportive participating artists who agreed to share 50% of Exhibition Sales with THF! In addition, we thank our dedicated Board of Directors, Staff, Volunteers, Sponsors, Members & Advocates for their AWESOME SUPPORT all year LONG!