Mosaics

Mosaics are images created by glueing or embedding smaller materials to a surface. They may be made on a variety of surfaces called substrate, and incorporate different medium – glass, stone, terracotta etc. They are suitable for indoor or outdoors and are an enduring art form with endless possibilities, from small pendants to stepping stones and wall mosaics.

COURSES – BEGINNERS

Mosaics – BEGINNERS

Tutors: April Araullo and Marianne Bland

This introductory Mosaic course gives students the skills and knowledge required to independently complete an glass mosaic using 3mm art glass which will be suitable for displaying either inside or out.  Learning outcomes are:

  • Awareness of safety practices, issues and procedures when working with glass and glass tools.
  • Ability to score, break, trim and nip glass shapes using running pliers, grozing pliers and wheeled nippers.
  • Accurate cutting of some complex shapes in float and textured glass to a pattern.
  • Exploring techniques such as crazy pave and shards for elements of your design.
  • Understanding how to use a grinder to refine the shape of your glass pieces (tesserae).
  • Adhering your pattern pieces to a substrate (base) and knowledge of the appropriate adhesive to use for displaying inside or out.
  • Ability to prepare and use grout to complete the mosaic.

NOTE: This course is combined with Intermediate Mosaics students.

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COURSES – INTERMEDIATE

Mosaics – INTERMEDIATE

Tutors: April Araullo and Marianne Bland

This course is for students who want to explore different techniques in mosaics and experiment with different adhesives and substrates with tutor assistance. Your project is of your own choosing and you can work at your own pace. Projects that students have worked on include mixed media, glass embellishment, paper under glass, glass on glass, smalti, mosaics on mesh, 3 dimensional and portraits to name a few!

Numbers: Minimum 4-6, Maximum 8.  NOTE: This course is combined with Beginner students.

Prerequisite: Guild membership and completion of a beginners mosaics course or equivalent; or, Proficiency in glass scoring / cutting, substrate and adhesives knowledge and ability as assessed by Tutor.

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WORKSHOPS

Christmas Tree Forest – Mixed media

Tutor: Chris Bell

Mix media is the feature of this Christmas Tree Forest. During this one-day workshop, you will create five Christmas Trees, three of which will be made from, and decorated with, fused glass. Two will be mosaiced on pre cut acrylic Christmas tree shapes. Combined they will make a decorative table decoration.

Numbers: Minimum 6, Maximum 9

Prerequisite: No experience necessary.

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MENTORING PROGRAM

Mosaic Madness for Members

Coordinator: Lyndall Davies

A get-together for “mosaicing” members who have completed a Guild Beginners Mosaic course to share their glass mosaic experiences – their successes and challenges. These are held on Thursday mornings.

This group is the space to share tips and information with others who mosaic.  While we help others who are less experienced, it does not replace our Intermediate Mosaics course where tutors are available to support your projects.

Bring your mosaic projects to work on and join in the fun.  While focus is on creativity, camaraderie and laughter, sharing the workload of opening / closing, cleaning up and providing shop facilities is desirable.

Prerequisite: Guild membership and completion of Beginners Mosaics course, or proficiency in glass scoring / cutting, substrate and adhesives knowledge.

Cost: No charge – materials are not included.

Members: Booking is not required but do check our website calendar to see if a Thursday session is not being held.

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