Erika first learned how to create mosaics more than 10 years ago at Ghost Ranch with Kathy Thaden. She was immediately drawn to both the meditative rhythm of the work and the joy of creating in community. Over time, she gravitated toward stained glass, specializing in glass-on-glass mosaic pieces, tables, and sculptural objects. Her work often incorporates collected beads, stones, fused glass, and other found elements.

One of her favorite aspects of mosaic art is the constant learning it invites—whether from peers, books, instructors, or her own students. She continues to expand her practice by exploring glass fusing and creating new components for her mosaic designs.

She continues to create connections with the local community through mosaics and other art-centered projects.

Alison Robbenhaar is a colorist and landscape oil painter who captures the distinctive beauty of New Mexico. A longtime plein air artist, she leads painting excursions throughout Taos and across the state, sharing her love of painting on location. Her recent work has been inspired by shifts in shapes and colors as nature moves between the seasons.

A New Mexico resident since 2004, she considers it the perfect place to call home. Alison is talented in more ways than one and teaches several classes from painting, collages, and fiber arts.