A fantastic course that's super fun! Early bird pricing till 19 October.
This day class will cover making small, interior mosaics on wood bases using stunning brightly coloured glass.
Small mosaics are really quick and simple to make - and can create a real design punch with colourful glass pieces and a range of really nice backing shapes and frames. This is a great place to start if you want to get into Mosaics, and work up to glass-on-glass, exterior mosaics or three-D mosaics.
You can choose from either :
- A micro set of mosaics - suitable for tiny wall-sets or bespoke heirloom ornaments.
- Box framed bases, ready to hang.
- A range of simple cut-out shapes that could be hung on a wall or mounted on doors.
The class covers:
- Preparing your bases and materials, choosing adhesives that suit interior projects.
- Planning and choosing simple designs to make your mosaics really pop.
- How to snip your glass down into tiny pieces if needed (most pieces are already cut for you).
- Working with adhesives, tips and tricks with tools.
Finally, we will cover grouting and finishing your mosaics - due to the time it takes for grout to fully cure, some cleanup and final sealing coats will need to be done later on at home, you’ll be given clear instructions and the sealant to apply at the end of the class.
We can also look at options for hanging and mounting - we have some simple fittings for you to choose from.
Some students may finish in time to grout your pieces - seeing these pieces are SO small, they are often dry enough for grouting. Or you can take your grout away to do at home, or leave with us to grout for you and collect in a few days. (There’s a small fee attached to that part).
This is a warm, friendly class with excellent support and learning for complete beginners and those who want to start working with hand-cut glass terraria.
All tools are supplied, though you are welcome to bring your own tools and glass if you have them. Materials for the main class projects are supplied as part of your course fee.
Young makers aged 12 and up are welcome to join the class, as long as they are able to work safely with sharp glass and tools.
Anyone under the age of 16 must attend with an enrolled parent or caregiver who is there to support them and participate alongside them.
