Beginners Mosaic Workshop: Working with Tiles

Learn to cut glass tiles for mosaics in Canberra!


Merlin Mosaica
Merlin Mosaica
4.8 (11)

12 hours total (over 2 dates) Class size 1 to 8 guests

  $170 - $180 (Afterpay available)
($180 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $170/guest for 2+ guests)

Learn to cut glass tiles for mosaics! This two day course is ideal for those who are interested in starting out in mosaics but have not ventured further! It is a fabulous starting point for those who want to get involved or just want to experiment.
The course covers everything you need to know to create a mosaic that will last: safety, tools, types of materials, substrates, and adhesives suitable for both interior and exterior mosaics, mosaic design, and basic terminology.
During this course, you will create a small piece to your design (or you can copy one of ours). We provide a selection of glass tiles to shape, glue, grout, and clean. You will take home a completed piece.
All students will receive a 10% Discount Voucher to use in my store on their first shop (some exclusions apply).
Saturday: This course runs from 10am - 4pm. You will design your light, shape stained glass and apply it to the panel.
Sunday: This morning (9:30 - noon), we will be grouting the panel using a super-smooth cement grout. Alternatively, you can elect to take a grout pack home on Saturday and grout in your time.
There’s a maximum of 8 people in each class. A minimum of 3 students is required for this class to proceed.
About the space
  • A smoke-free environment, although smokers can use the outside area if they wish
  • Fully air-conditioned, ensuring comfort all year round
  • Equipped with a fridge, microwave, and tea/coffee making facilities
  • Off-street parking
  • Please arrive 15 mins prior to the start of the workshop - grab a coffee and settle in
  • We welcome all adults and those with any disabilities who are independent.
  • If you require a carer/companion, they are most welcome at no extra charge if space permits. If they wish to make a mosaic, they will be charged the full course cost.
We acknowledge that our event will take place on Ngunnawal land. We recognise and respect the continuing indigenous relationship with the land and waters and pay respect to elders past, present, and emerging.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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Knowledge required
Beginners welcome.
 
What you'll get
All tools are provided for use on the day and you will take away a completed artwork and a set of technical notes.
Class fee includes:
  • All-day biscuits, tea, and coffee.
  • Use of workshop tools
  • Substrates, glues, grout, and a wide selection of stained glass to choose from (All materials required to make your piece)
  • Personal instruction
  • A set of reference notes to keep
What to bring
  • Bring your own lunch. Full kitchen facilities (fridge, microwave etc.) are available at the venue.
  • Wear closed-toe shoes and old clothes.
  • Protective safety glasses are also advisable. These may be purchased from me and we will bring them on the day.
  • Bring a full-length apron. These may also be purchased from Merlin Mosaica and we will bring it on the day.
  • A P95 mask is required for the grouting session on Sunday morning.
  • A covered drink bottle is recommended.
  • A working, charged camera (smartphone) is essential.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Cotton Drill Apron ($35)
  • Wraparound Safety Glasses ($7)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: Sunday 9:30-12 noon.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Richardson Community House - 33 Prichard Cct, Richardson ACT

There is ample off-street parking

Beginners Mosaic Workshop: Working with Tiles location
More about this class

This class is new, and this teacher has 11 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

This class is also covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Merlin Mosaica
Merlin Mosaica

4.8 (11)
female Women-owned

Merlin Mosaica is a mosaic retail store selling all things for glass mosaic across Australia (and internationally). It is the creative outlet for Ali Howson, who will be your teacher and guide in these workshops.
I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. As a painter I have exhibited in Melbourne, and regional NSW.
My key driver is a love and understanding of colour & texture.
I have collected glass for many years and have visited glass factories in Venice.
I made my first mosaic in 2005.  My material of choice is stained glass.
After many years in IT, I decided to engage in my passion for colour and glass, and want to share my love of this medium with others

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