This course is a short introduction to Mosaics. Using the direct method, you will be shown how to use mosaic materials and tools to complete your own design onto a base which will be provided.
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This course is a short introduction to Mosaics. Using the direct method, you will be shown how to use mosaic materials and tools to complete your own design onto a base which will be provided. you will need to bring a design or, visual inspiration to the first session of the course to get started.
What will we cover?
You will be working from your own ideas therefore you will need to bring visual source material for your starting point to the first session. The tutor will work with you on the best way to go forward.
The course will also cover:
How to translate your visual inspiration into mosaic form
Introduction to mosaic materials
How to use tools and relevant machinery safely
Preparing a base
Adhering mosaic materials onto a base using the direct method
Brief outline of other techniques
Grouting
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Source and prepare suitable materials
Use tools and machinery safely
Cut materials with appropriate tools
Prepare a base
How to grout a mosaic
Complete a mosaic to your own design
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for complete beginners. You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support your learning and for health and safety information and will be invited to take part in group discussion.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught using a mix of demonstrations together with verbal explanations by the tutor and handouts to support this, You will make a small mosaic using the direct method. If time allows, you will grout your mosaic or take some grout home with you to complete at home. Examples of mosaics by students and books on mosaics will be available to view for context and inspiration.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need to bring visual source material to the first session such as a magazine cutout, a meaningful photo or a small drawing or painting. You may even have mosaic design raring to go.
The tutor will work with you on the best way to go forward. Please bring something to take your mosaic home safely for the final session. Dependent on your progress, you may need a small container to take some grout home to complete your project. Your tutor will advise during the course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit runs Mosaic courses throughout the year. Please browse the website for upcoming courses.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 10:30 - 12:00 then 15:00 - 17:00.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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