March 14, 2025 — The Artisans Revolution in Tile (A.R.T.) training program for 2025 has been set for September 29-October 2 at the CTEF location in Nashville, Tenn. Sponsored by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), and LATICRETE, the A.R.T. tile artisan training program is now accepting applications.
This intensive, four-day training program is designed to provide experienced tile installers with information and hands-on training to produce and install their own hand cut, custom tile art features. Participants will learn to identify opportunities to market artisan work, methods for designing, processes, materials and tools for producing hand cut mosaic art, and best practices for standards-based installations.
Lead Trainers are Lee Callewaert, Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works and Joshua Nordstrom, Tierra Tile.
This week-long workshop is for experienced tile setters with at least 5 years dedicated to the craft, currently working as a tile contractor/installer, and a commitment to taking their skills and their business to the next artisan level. For optimal participation and hands on experience, the program is limited to 16 qualified participants.
To obtain an application, email [email protected]. Once completed, submit your application to [email protected]. Information is also posted on the Tile Trade Artisans Guild group on Facebook.
Processing will not begin until March 21, 2025. Due to limited availability, it is strongly suggested that applications are submitted by March 21 . Approved participants will be notified by March 31, st , 2025.
Find out more about the program and what it offers here: https://www.tileletter.com/a-r-t-an-awe-some-experience-in-training-and-community-building/ and https://www.tileletter.com/artisans-revolution-in-tile-a-r-t-comes-to-milwaukee-15-tile-setters-taking-skills-to-the-next-level/.
