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: Catherine Conaty
Covers skills and techniques while creating a mosaic on a 30 cm x 30 cm substrate suitable for indoors or out. Course includes introductory session on glass scoring and cutting, safety, use of tools and pattern design. Tutor will provide examples of suitable projects at appropriate level for you to work on during the 21 hour course. Students are welcome to select their own designs for tutor to assess for suitability. At the end you will have not only a beautiful mosaic to take home, but also the knowledge to create your own glass mosaic projects.
Numbers: Minimum 1, Maximum 2 (with 6 or 7 intermediate students)
Prerequisite: No prior experience required.
Evening: Saturday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, or Sunday, 9:00am to 12:00pm then Wednesday, 6:00 to 9:00pm (21 hours)
Daytime: Saturday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, or Sunday, 9:00am to 12:00pm then Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm (21 hours)
Cost: $350.00 – includes all materials and course notes.
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COURSES – INTERMEDIATE
Mosaics – INTERMEDIATE
Tutor: Catherine Conaty
These six week courses are 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 7
Prerequisite: Guild membership and completion of Beginners Mosaics course; or, Proficiency in glass scoring / cutting, substrate and adhesives knowledge and ability as assessed by Tutor.
Evening: Wednesday, 6.00pm to 9.00pm (6 weeks)
Daytime: Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm (6 weeks)
Cost: $175.00 – materials not included.
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WORKSHOPS
Smalti 101
Tutor: Tani Bates
Choose from 1 of 3 designs to complete a 15 by 15cm mosaic using glass Smalti. Designs are suitable for beginners and those who already have established skills. You will learn substrate preparation, cutting and shaping smalti, keystoning, basic andamento and fundamentals of background work. You should comfortably finish your piece 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: $270.00 – includes smalti, substrate, tints and adhesives
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Mosaic Pendants
Tutor: Chris Bell
Introduces you to making mosaic jewellery. You will have the opportunity to make three mosaic pendants using bezel settings, glass, millefiori, beads and bling.
Numbers: Minimum 6, Maximum 8
Prerequisite: No experience necessary.
Dates: Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (5 hours)
Cost: $90.00 – includes all materials
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