Mosaic (half day)

Description

The perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft. Create your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Make a small panel, house number, table mat or coasters. Beginners welcome. Peter will offer advice on materials, design, cutting techniques and grouting.

“This is a fantastic introductory course with all the resources and support I needed as a complete beginner”

Tutor: Peter Massey MA (RCA)

Peter & Alison are the founders of Zantium Studios, a creative partnership specialising in mosaic. Graduating from The Royal College of Art in 1994, Peter originally worked as an illustrator for clients such as Ladybird Books and The Natural History Museum. He developed a strong interest in mosaic and Zantium was established in 1998.
Click here to view Zantium’s own work

“Peter was very informative, taking us through each stage of the process in a relaxed and comfortable manner”

Materials

• Square or shaped base boards (birds/hearts/fish etc)
• Glass & ceramic mosaic tiles
• Broken crockery, mirror pieces
• Scrabble letters & beads
• Adhesive & grout

Materials fee: approx £10 for a half-day project (payable to the tutor at the end)
This is in addition to the course fee

Timing & Refreshments

Arrival: Join us from 9.30am to settle in
Tuition: 10.00pm – 1.00pm (with a break for tea & cake)

Drinks, biscuits & home-made cake are included in the course fee

“The studio was light and airy. There were delicious cakes and a plentiful supply of drinks”