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
Tutor: April Avis 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.
Interested in this course?
Dates and cost for this course in 2025 are being planned. Interested? Let us know at https://creativeglassguild.com.au/contact/. Don’t forget to check the “Course-related Question” button and tell us the course name – Beginner Mosaics
Smalti 101
Tutor: Tani Bates
Complete two 15 by 15cm mosaic using glass Smalti and fused glass intrusions for piece 1 and colour gradents in piece 2. Suitable for beginners and those who already have established skills. Learn substrate preparation, cutting and shaping smalti, keystoning, basic andamento and fundamentals of background work using negative space technique. You should comfortably finish two pieces in the workshop. If not, smalti is supplied to complete your piece at home.
Numbers: Minimum 5, Maximum 8
Prerequisite: No experience necessary.
Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (2 days)
Cost: $TBD – includes smalti, substrate, tints and adhesives
Interested in this course?
Dates for 2025 are still to be confirmed. Interested? Let us know at https://creativeglassguild.com.au/contact/. Don’t forget to check the “Course-related Question” button and tell us the course name – Smalti Mosaics
This two-day weekend course is perfect as a gentle introduction to the incredibly addictive world of mosaic. Use an extensive range of coloured art glass to create your own unique interpretation of a leaf in whichever seasonal change you prefer.COURSES – INTERMEDIATE
Mosaics – INTERMEDIATE
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 6, Maximum 12, NOTE: This course is combined with fusing and slumping 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.
Interested in this course?
Dates for 2025 are still to be confirmed. Interested? Let us know at https://creativeglassguild.com.au/contact/. Don’t forget to check the “Course-related Question” button and tell us the course name – Intermediate Mosaics
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.
For further information on upcoming courses, including cost and to enrol:
WS1: Christmas Tree Forest, Saturday 25 October, 2025. 9:30am-4:00pm
WS2: Christmas Tree Forest, Sunday 2 November, 2025. 9:30am-4:00pm
MENTORING PROGRAM
Mosaic Madness for Mosaicing Members
Two get-togethers are available for “mosaicing” members who have completed a Guild Beginners Mosaic course to share their glass mosaic experiences – their successes and challenges – and to help others who are less experienced. These will be held on Monday evenings and Thursday mornings.
This group is the space to seek advice or impart tips and information with others who mosaic. Bring your mosaic projects to work on and join in the fun. The focus is on creativity, laughter and fun, but sharing the workload including opening / closing, cleaning up and providing shop facilities if able will be appreciated.
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: Until we gather momentum and decide if booking is required, check our website calendar to see if any Monday or Thursday session is not being held.