Print Mosaic Beginners
A00098
Want to create your own beautiful mosaic artwork? In this 5-week course, you'll learn the essential skills to design and create a stunning 22cm square or circular mosaic. This course is perfect for beginners and those with some experience who want to improve their skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, personalised guidance, and the confidence to bring your unique designs to life.
Course Content
This course covers:
Mosaic Methods: Use the direct method of mosaic-making and know when this method is suitable
Design Transformation: Transform a design idea into a mosaic design using andamento (the flow of the mosaic tiles and gaps that creates line, pattern and interest in a mosaic) and giving consideration to spacing and borders
Transfer Methods: Select an appropriate transfer method and transfer the mosaic design to the surface on which you will make the mosaic
Material Selection: Experiment with and select appropriate colours and materials to bring your design to life
Cutting and Laying: Cut and lay ceramic and vitreous glass tiles accurately using tile nippers and PVA
Finishing Techniques: Grout, clean and finish your mosaic (if time, or have instructions to do this at home)
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
This course is aimed at beginners with no prior experience of mosaic.
Intermediate students who wish to join for company, advice, and access to materials are also welcome.
No drawing skills are needed; design ideas will be available.
First Class Requirements
Think about a design idea for a mosaic that will be either 22cm square or a circle with a 22cm diameter and bring images with you This can be a pattern, simple shapes or forms, numbers. We also have design templates available on the day, so there will be plenty of inspiration! Mosaic is a slow art-form, so to ensure the mosaic can be completed within the time available, the design must be simple.
Please also bring something to take your mosaic home in, bearing in mind it will still be a little fragile when you need to transport it, as the glue or grout will not have fully dried.
Assessment Methods
There is no formal assessment for this course.
Further Study Options
Join one of our 10/11 week courses to work on a more ambitious project of your own choosing. Classes will be advertised soon.
Additional Information
You will need to pay for the materials you use from the college. Details will be provided in the first class, and prices will depend on the materials used and the size of your work. You may bring your own materials, but there is no on-site storage unless purchased from the college.
No food or drink is allowed in the studio; a nearby hub area is available for refreshments.
Please allow 15 minutes at the end of each class to tidy up.
