Explore the qualities of mosaics and their use in interior or garden design, as clothing of architecture or sculpture, and as fine art or decoration. This tactile and visual medium has the potential to include a wide range of materials.
You will have an opportunity to experiment with materials and discover how they affect each other as neighbours and collaborators. You will be working on individual projects, adhering materials directly onto a base. You may wish to follow a design or allow the materials to suggest ideas to you, taking a more intuitive approach. You will be able to recognise and choose which style(s) to work in. Copying mosaics is not encouraged, as one of the aims of this course is to interact imaginatively with the materials and the medium, as well as learning a set of skills. You will have an opportunity to practise using the hammer and hardy to break up stone, as well as other tools, such as tile nippers for more regular materials.
By the end of the course, you will be able to work independently on projects using the direct method, distinguish a number of different styles commonly used in the medium, and research and develop ideas for further projects. This course offers opportunity for all, for the beginner to discover and to give those with some experience the space and support to develop their skills in a creative environment.
Included
The course fee includes a pack of mosaic tiles, grout and a base.
What students need to bring
- No required preparation is necessary; however, if there are some materials you have collected that you think may be suitable, please bring them. If you would like to bring your own base to work on, different from the one we provide, please do so. Please bring ideas for designs.
- Apron
- Enclosed toe footwear (essential)
Available to buy
Available from shop:
A good variety of art materials
Available from tutor:
A limited range of Smalti glass, stone and unspecified material will be available for purchase from the tutor.
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toes or sandals.
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential
Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required