Discover the art of mosaic making or improve your mosaic technique with
Gary Drostle
Join Gary in his fully equipped mosaic studio in south east London for a series of new classes covering a variety of mosaic techniques.
This series of mosaic weekend courses aim to be an enjoyable, sociable experience where you can learn the beautiful art of mosaic with the facilities of a professional mosaic studio and the direct knowledge of Gary Drostle and his over thirty years experience as mosaic artist.
Do you want to start making larger mosaics but are nervous about scaling up?
Take your mosaic practice to the next level
Then this course is designed for you.
In fact Gary has designed this course as the one he wished he could have attended when he first began making larger public mosaics.
This intensive two part course covers everything you need to know about scaling up your mosaics for large scale mural work based on the paper face technique. The course is based around a live project to give you hands on experience and also covers pricing, health and safety, planning and design.
This exclusive course is held at The Chicago Mosaic School
Take advantage of the new fast Elizabeth Line service to reach Abbey Wood just a 15 min walk to the studio.
Discover the Elizabeth Line – Abbey Wood Station. Weekend courses in south east London. Abbey Wood, Thamesmead, Woolwich, Plumstead, Bexley and Greenwich.
FIND THE STUDIO
One Day Course
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Introduction to mosaics
LEARN:
Vitreous Glass Mosaic
Pattern and style in mosaic
Good design in mosaic
Colour in mosaic
Cutting with wheeled Nippers
Gluing with PVA
Weekend Course
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Roman Style
Mosaics
Roman Ostia Style classical mosaic .
LEARN:
Black and White marble
Cutting with a hammer and hardie
Setting into cement
the classical rules of mosaic making
Weekend Course*The indirect technique
LEARN
Unglazed Porcelain
Making a reverse cartoon
Past Amido
Setting paper face mosaic
Grouting
Sealing
Weekend Course
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Getting Creative
with
mosaic art.
LEARN:
Creative designing
Self expression
Interpreting designs in Mosaic
Using Andamento
Mixed materials
Texture in mosaic
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Courses start from just £95 including VAT
- Courses run from 10am – 5pm and are held at Gary’s studio at The Lakeside Centre in Thamesmead, London, SE2 9AN.
- All tools and materials are provided for the workshop.
- You are advised to dress in clothes you don’t mind getting a spot of glue on or bring an apron.
- There is a break for lunch (not provided)
