SHOP NEWS

RETURNED TO OUR SHELVES: Two of our favourite Bizazza colours, Indian Red D74 and Bright Pink D+28 which are discontinued. LImited stock available.

SALE: 25% off Grey G21 and 50% OFF Blue Mexican Mix

NEW: We now have new 30cm diameter, 30x30cm and 30x40cm MDF framed boards.

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NEW COURSES

With Emma Biggs: NORTH LONDON

PLACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS WEEKEND

Further Techniques in Mosaic.

27-28 June 2009
Course fee: £150
Non-residential
This course is for those who have explored the basics in mosaic, and wish to extend their knowledge. We look at examples of contemporary mosaic, and cover working with some of the more professional mosaic materials, like smalti and marble. Colour, tone, cutting, reflectivity and some trickier techniques of mosaic are explored, both hands-on and through examples. We also look at how to approach larger scale projects. On this course, we encourage students to bring along work for general discussion.

Contact Emma Biggs on emma@emmabiggsmosaic.net

MOSAIC TABLES FOR HOME OR GARDEN

12–13 September 2009

Students will to produce a small table in the course of a weekend. Some may wish to embark on larger projects. If these are unfinished, no student will leave the course unsure how to complete them. We look at examples of mosaic tables, discussing practical considerations governing the selection of tiles and how mosaic materials can be used to their best advantage. We also discuss design, and learn the preparatory work involved in making a long-lasting table for outside.

INTRODUCTION: THE DIRECT METHOD

26–27 September 2009

£150

The direct method is probably the easiest of all mosaic techniques, although it can be used in highly sophisticated and professional ways. Unlike the indirect method, there is no transformation or reversal of image the mosaic you see as you work is the mosaic you end up.

INTERMEDIATE: DESIGN AND COLOUR IN MOSAIC

24–25 October 2009

£150

This course focuses on how to design for mosaic, and a range of effects that can be achieved by working with colour. Both subjects are immense — far wider than can be taught in a single weekend — but we will study the broad principles.We look at tone and intensity of colour, and hue and surface of materials. We will study both the materials themselves, and some completed work, to see how these principles can be practically applied.

INTRODUCTION: THE INDIRECT METHOD

10–11 October 2009

£150

This technique is the most practical of professional mosaic methods. After sketching out a design, cut tiles are stuck with washable glue onto paper on which the desired image has been drawn. When the mosaic is complete, it is taken to its final location (in this case, a board) and fixed with adhesive. The paper is then removed, and the tiles finally grouted.

FURTHER TECHNIQUES IN MOSAIC

7–8 November 2009

£150

This course is for those who have explored the basics in mosaic, and wish to extend their knowledge. We look at examples of contemporary mosaic, and cover working with some of the more professional mosaic materials, like smalti and marble.

BEGINNERS: DESIGN AND COLOUR IN MOSAIC

21–22 November 2009

£150

This course is an introduction to the principles of working with colour and design for those who are starting making mosaics or who want to extend the range of their experience. It focuses on how to design for mosaic, and a range of effects that can be achieved by working with colour.

Students will need to bring the materials they plan to use, as the courses are no longer held at our premises. We are happy to provide a list of what is likely to be required. We have everything you are likely to need both at our shop in Holborn, and in West Norwood. SHOP>

Lunch will be provided on both days.

Contact Emma Biggs on emma@emmabiggsmosaic.net

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