Community Art - About our projects

Zantium are experienced in managing creative projects with schools and community groups. We frequently work with clients of various ages and abilities producing individual pieces and group artworks for private or public spaces.

Activities include tile mosaic, pebble mosaic, clay tile decoration and painted murals.

Mosaic in schools Gallery

Community Mosaics Gallery

Mosaic as therapy Gallery

Mural Painting Gallery

Other Craft activities

Projects may involve:

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

• Artist in residence in educational settings
• Adult education programmes
• Special needs groups
• Art in the community
• Regeneration schemes
• Therapeutic sessions in hospitals, residential homes and day centres

About the 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.

Peter Massey MA (RCA) Illustration.
Peter graduated from the RCA London in 1991 and worked as a freelance illustrator. 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 private 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 private course programme and accommodation at Zantium Studios.

Both Peter and Alison have experience working with a wide range of clients. The following documents are available on request:

Public liability insurance certificate
Police check disclosure certificate - no criminal record
7307 City and Guilds Teacher's Certificate