Mosaic Coaster Workshop for Beginners

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Sunday 6th October | 2024 | 10am - 12pm
Hanwell Wine Estate
£69 per person

If you would like to experience making a mosaic for yourself then join Julie in this 2 hour beginners taster course to make a pair of mosaic coasters for your home.  You will be supplied 2 10cm x 10cm plywood bases and a large selection of glass tiles to choose your own colour combinations. There will be some examples of completed mosaic coasters should you wish to follow a design or encouraged to create your own unique design with Julie's guidance. All tiles are pre-cut, but you will also be introduced to some cutting techniques should you wish to have a go at cutting tiles for yourself. The Workshop will take place in the Rural Antics converted Art & Craft Barn, with beautiful views of the Nottinghamshire countryside.

What you will learn:
You will be supplied 2 10cm x 10cm plywood bases and a large selection of glass tiles to choose your own colour combinations.
There will be examples of completed mosaic coasters should you wish to follow a design or encouraged to create your own unique design with Julie's guidance.
All tiles are pre-cut, but you will also be introduced to some cutting techniques should you wish to have a go at cutting tiles for yourself
You will get to take home 2 mosaic coasters at the end of the session.
Learn how to apply the grout with a demonstration by Julie

By the end of your session you will have completed your mosaic and will know how to apply the grout at home once your glue has dried.

Who is the workshop for: Perfect for all levels of ability, no experience needed.

What is included: All materials, tools and refreshments are included in the workshop price so you don't need to bring anything, just yourself.

Outline of your session:
Arrival and enjoy light refreshments 
Welcome and introduction to your tutor
Introduction to the project and materials
Begin making with lots of individual guidance from Julie
Refreshments with a snack
Grouting demonstration by Julie
Home time with two mosaic coasters

Note: These are interior pieces for your coffee table and not designed for outdoors.

Please note, due to the nature of the adhesives used in this workshop you will need to wait 24 hours for it to dry completely before the grout is applied at home. You will be shown in the workshop the best technique to use. You will also be provided with simple written instructions as a reminder. Grouting is the process of filling the gaps with a cement based mixture which unifies and protects the mosaic and making it a practical piece for your home as you can easily wipe clean.