Art Projects in Schools & Communities

Zantium are experienced in creating diverse art projects for schools and communities.
Each project is specially designed to suit the ages and abilities of the group.
Individual pieces or group artworks can be commissioned for private or public spaces.

"...thanks for the wonderful mosaic you created for our school's Centenary celebrations. The children thoroughly enjoyed being involved in the making of the mosaic and staff spoke with enthusiasm about the reaction of the children to the project. We would certainly recommend Zantium to other schools." (M. H. - Art Co-ordinator, Kirby Muxloe Primary School, Leicester.)

Mosaic in schools gallery

Community mosaics gallery

Mosaic as therapy gallery

Mural painting gallery

Other craft activities

Mosaics, painted murals and other craft activities

For further information or an informal discussion regarding a specific proposal please feel free to contact us.

• Practical workshops in schools
• Adult education programmes
• Special needs groups
• Art in the community
• Regeneration schemes
• Therapeutic sessions in hospitals, residential homes and day centres

About the Zantium artists

Founded by Peter and Alison Massey in 1998, Zantium is a creative partnership specialising in mosaic and painted murals. Activities include working to commission, teaching and managing group projects. Both Peter and Alison have experience working with a wide range of clients. The following documents are available on request:

• Public liability insurance certificate - to five million pounds
• Police check disclosure certificate - no criminal record
• 7307 City and Guilds Teacher's Certificate

Peter Massey MA (RCA) Illustration.
Peter graduated from London's Royal College of Art in 1994 and worked as a freelance illustrator specialising in children's books and natural history publications. Clients included Ladybird, Dorling Kindersley and the Natural History Museum, London.
He now works full time as a mosaic and mural artist for Zantium and teaches the mosaic courses at Zantium Studios.

Alison Massey BA (hons) Textile Design.
Alison studied at Leeds University and went on to work as a designer in the textile industry and lecturer in surface pattern. She now designs and makes mosaic for Zantium and manages the craft courses programme at Zantium Studios.