Weekend courses

held at Mosaic Workshop

with Emma Biggs

 

April 12-13 FULL          

Further Techniques

This course is for those who have explored the basics in mosaic, and want to take their knowledge a bit further. The aim of the course is to help the student try out a new technique or way of working with guidance frm the tutor. We will look at colour, tone, cutting, and some trickier techniques of mosaic. We will also look at what makes a good design and how to approach larger scale projects.

Cost: £150 for the weekend non-residential.
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May 24-25                

Introductory - Direct Method

Cost: £120 for the weekend non-residential.
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June 14-15                

Introductory - Indirect Method

Cost: £120 for the weekend non-residential.
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Introductory Direct and Indirect methods

There are two main ways to make mosaic. One is to stick directly to a surface. This is known as the direct method. The other is to stick to paper or mesh. This is known as the indirect method. Each of these techniques has its own advantages. These courses will teach you the two methods and in which situations they should be used. Students should complete two pieces on the course, one by each method. Their understanding should be well enough grounded to allow them to use these techniques subsequently. A wide variety of materials including glass, marble, and ceramic will be available to students. A limited selection will be provided free of charge but you shoul dexpect to have to buy some materials whilst on the course.

Cost: Special price of £220 for two weekends non-residential.
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New Course

6-14th September

Mosaic making at the Glass Furnace, in Turkey

Exploring surface, texture and colour.

This is a new course, at the international glass centre The Glass Furnace, in Turkey, near the Black Sea. The aim of the class is to teach students to respond to the nature of mosaic materials. Every mosaic material can be used in a number of different ways –for textural qualities and properties of colour, surface, or reflectivity. Wonderful results can be produced from a limited palette by extending the ways the material itself is used. We will be laying tesserae by the direct method. Every student should expect to complete a mosaic panel. In addition, small panels for experimental work will be provided. The course includes a day trip to Istanbul to visit some of the classic Byzantine mosaic sites.

500 euros course fee
320 euros accomodation

www.glassfurnace.org