Rooted in History, Growing Together: A Mosaic Flower Workshop

Help South Works bloom! Join artist Ashe Martin of Forged from Ashe Studios to create a mosaic flower that will become part of her mural at South Works.

Beginning in 1906, the former Morse Chain factory on Ithaca’s South Hill brought people together through skilled work and shared purpose. Later home to BorgWarner and Emerson Power Transmission, the site holds generations of stories from the people who worked here and the families and community connected to them.

This workshop honors those connections through a new act of making. Participants will learn basic mosaic techniques while creating individual flowers to contribute to the mural. Each flower will reflect its maker, bringing personal expression to a shared work of art.

Designed for people with a connection to the building—past or present—this gathering offers a chance to share memories, connect with others, and leave a creative mark on its next chapter. Together, we’ll…