Mosaic Courses

at Tricia’s studio in North Wales

Please contact me for new 2023 dates.

On my mosaic courses you will discover this ever popular, ancient, therapeutic art form and produce your own mosaic to take home.  I will create a wonderful atmosphere for learning the art of mosaics and my passion for the process is contagious.  All levels of ability are welcome, just bring along your enthusiasm and a curiosity to explore this magical medium of mosaic on a two day mosaic course, to include all course materials and teas/coffees throughout the day. 

Over two days working in my on-site mosaic studio, with individual attention and help, in a class size of no more than three, participants will learn:

. the “direct” method and techniques of laying classical mosaic, using their own design;

. how to adapt their design for their mosaic;

. how to choose materials for their mosaic from a huge selection of ceramic, glass, marble, recycled crockery, stone;

. how to cut and shape this material using different types of mosaic tools; and

. how to grout and complete their mosaic.

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The mosaic garden slab course is over two full days in the studio followed by a half-day one week later (when the cement has cured sufficiently to be able to remove the slab from the wood frame). The half day can be arranged to suit. Students wishing to try the garden slab mosaic course should preferably already have some experience in mosaic making. We use the “indirect” method for the slabs where the tesserae are initially temporarily fixed upside down onto the paper base which has your design template, then back-filled with cement and an aluminium mesh for tensile strength. The excitement mounts for the big reveal when the mosaic slab is removed from the frame, the slab turned over and the paper peeled away. After a little grouting and polishing, the masterpiece is now in full view!

As we use only weather and frostproof materials the garden slab is suitable for outdoor siting: in the ground on the side of a driveway or in a footpath, in gravel or a soil bed, in a lawn, or perhaps cement fixed to a wall. The possibilities are endless.

The mosaic garden slab course is run during the summer months - look out for forthcoming dates.

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If you would like to discuss mosaic commissions for your business or home, or are looking to join one of my mosaic workshops please get in touch.

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2 day mosaic course: £185

2-1/2 day garden slab course: enquire for cost

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Please go to our contact page to book.

GIFT CERTIFICATES are available.

Looking forward to meeting you!   

Tricia