Description
Make a delightful bee bath or pot dish for your garden using the ancient craft of mosaic. In this friendly class you will learn all the skills needed to create a simple mosaic design onto a terracotta saucer: cutting and applying tiles made from glass as well as reclaimed crockery. The dish, when grouted, will be watertight and suitable for outdoor use.
What's included in the price?
All materials are provided which includes a terracotta dish, adhesives, grout and a selection of mosaic tiles and broken china.
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
The final stage (grouting) cannot be completed in the class due to the time required for the adhesive to set. Instead you will learn how to apply grout in the session and be provided with enough grout to take home to complete your pot. Alternatively, the tutor can grout your item and return to the centre for collection at a later date.
Please do not wear shoes with open toes. Comfortable, older clothes (without dangly sleeves) are recommended.
Yes, however it is advised that the craft of mosaic requires hand and arm strength for cutting and shaping the tiles when creating an intricate design, so if you are not able to use the cutting tools, a more simple design can be achieved using uncut tiles.
Lyndhurst Community Centre is situated in a public carpark (fee paying) and there is a limited amount of free parking at the back of the venue which can be reached via the public carpark.