Half Day Mosaic Workshop - Direct Method

This half day workshop is a 'taste of mosaic' where you will learn how to use mosaic tools and material to create an unique piece of art.

Half Day Workshops are suitable for people who are complete beginners wanting try a taster session to learn the basics of mosaic making and have a fun day, but everyone is welcome to join this workshop and the content will be tailored
to suit people's ability levels.

Develop your creativity skill making a 10cm x 10 cm mosaic using the direct technique, where the tesserae is glued directly onto wooden support.

The workshop includes all materials, tools and wooden frame.

Workshop contents :

• Introduction to the course and the technique;
• Selection of the design and materials;
• How to transfer/ draw an image to prepare the creation of a

mosaic

• How to cut and shape tiles to create your own mosaic using

mosaic nippers;

• How to create a mosaic using Andamento (layout)

technique;

• Direct method : gluing your tesserae directly onto the

wooden support;

• Complate and grout your mosaic.