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In my San Diego studio, I’ve taught lots of people to make gorgeous mosaic surgboards, and now I’ve put the entire process into a video course you can do at home. I’ll show you exactly how — from preparing your board and planning your design to building the mosaic itself. No experience of any kind needed.

What’s Included

Immediate online access to a complete video course
Six minutes. No filler. Just detailed, step-by-step instruction, with close-up examples, so you can clearly see what’s happening.

Complete materials/tools list, with sourcing information
I’ll tell you exactly what I use, how much you’ll need and where to find it.

A personalized blueprint
As part of this course, I’ll create a simplified blueprint for your board, with suggestions for colors, materials and placement, so you have a concrete plan before you begin. Choose one of the existing designs below or send me an inspo image of your own.

If you’re starting with your own inspiration, please email me a painting, photo, mosaic or other image you love. Look for imagery with big, simple shapes and relatively little detail.

Email help whenever you need it
Questions? Email me at cristinespan@gmail.com anytime for clarification.

Create a Mosaic Surfboard

$50.00

One time

(Note: Clicking “Buy Course Now” takes you to an account-creation page. You’ll need to create an account and verify your email to access the course. Please use a personal email address, as corporate email systems sometimes block automatic verification messages.)

Course Preview

Here’s a little 35-second teaser with excerpts from the full course.

Existing Designs

Here are some of the most popular existing designs from my in-person workshop. Choose one of these to make, or let’s talk about a new idea!

Real People. Real Boards. Made in One Afternoon.

These are boards made by people in my San Diego workshops—ALL with no previous mosaic experience. (And many with very little art experience of any kind.)

Choosing Your Surfboard

You’ll need a fiberglass surfboard (no foamies please for this project), around 6 feet long. That length gives you plenty of room for the design without becoming unwieldy or unnecessarily expensive.

Used boards are perfect for this project. Dents, dings and scratches are absolutely fine. Just avoid boards with significant delamination or structural damage—you need a solid, stable surface for your mosaic.

Yes. Finished boards can live indoors for sure, but also outdoors in most climates. How well your board holds up over time will depend in part on proper board preparation and application, so be sure to follow those instructions carefully.

What People Say

5-Star Google Reviews:

Kimberly W: Had the best time with Cristine making a mosaic surfboard! She’s a great teacher and we were thrilled with the results. It was a great way to repurpose a broken board. We will be back!!

Nancy L: A very unique and special experience! Great instructor and cool outcome.

Ella S: Had an awesome experience at the surfboard mosaic art class with Cristine. Definitely recommend!

See lots more finished boards and behind-the-scenes fun on TikTok @bigartventuresCS or Instagram @BigArtVentures.

Materials

Materials will generally run $100–$200, depending on the size of your board and how elaborate you get with your mosaic elements. Immediately after purchase, you’ll receive online access to the complete video course and a detailed materials and tools list, with specific product recommendations and sourcing information.

Want Some Extra Help?

If you’re a little worried about the actual build, I’m happy to provide up an hour of real-time support via FaceTime while you work. Please reach out to schedule in advance.

Additional cost: $50

Contact Info

Cristine Santo
cristinespan@gmail.com
617 733 1170