General Mosaics Information

Venetian glass mosaics are a beautiful and specialist form of mosaic that artists and designers use to develop some of the more exacting designs for pieces of work.
The ceramic mosaic form uses random already made pieces of ceramic such as broken or cut up plates and cups to decorate items like frames, mirrors and birdbaths, etc.
Another method of ceramic mosaics is the painting of a specific picture designed by the artist/mosaic maker onto plain but already made ceramic tiles. The tile/s are then cut up and the pieces used to form the mosaic on the object.
Mosaics are used in many wall and pool situations, in both business and home for exterior and interior walls. Mosaics have been used as freizes and as wall mosaics/paintings over many thousands of years.
In contemporary times mosaics are used to decorate objects as well as for wall and floor decoration. This includes everything from tables to mirrors to flower pots, etc.
Decisions regarding whether to use the direct or indirect mosaic technique depend on the type of object and where it is situated.
By creating designs using the indirect mosaic method a quite large artwork can be created for objects that are situated 'away from the studio' on another site either indoor or outdoor.
Please note: Apart from mosiac and mirror pieces, pieces of glass or small pebbles can be included in your art piece. These will need to be supplied by you.

Design

Design development using the correct principles of form, shape, line, texture, pattern and colour within the framework of the work being developed is essential to achieve a satisfying piece art piece.

Four Workshops

Day 1
Stage One
Discussion and viewing of various pieces from life, from photographs and from books.
Stage Two
Choice of piece. Measurement of piece.
Stage Three
Development of the design piece. This includes methods of drawing, the cartoon development, choice of colours, types of supports.

Day 2
Stage Four
Tracing the artwork onto the piece.
Stage Five
Cutting and glueing the mosiac and mirror pieces onto the traced design on the support.

Day 3
Stage Six
Continuation of cutting and glueing of mosaics and mirrors.

Day 4
Stage Seven
Grouting of artwork. Please note there will be a demonstration of grouting of the piece so that those who are not finished can do this at home when their piece is properly dry. Grout supplied.
Stage Eight
Advise for the cleaning of mosaic artwork.