Mosaics: Create a Mosaic Bird Bath
Come and learn how to create your own bird bath or patio bowl using recycled, beautiful, broken china, tiles and found objects.
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Sat 16 MayWeekend workshop, Saturday 10AM to 4PM and Sunday 9AM to 12PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Joanne Luker
- $142.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 16 May 10:00 - Sat 16 May 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Sun 17 May 09:00 - Sun 17 May 12:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Come and learn how to create beautiful mosaic art using recycled, broken china, colourful tiles and found objects. This is a very inspiring and therapeutic way to spend a weekend by fitting broken pieces together and creating something new. All materials are provided, with an emphasis on recycled and expressive art. You are welcome to bring your own china or special pieces to include in your artwork, if you wish. On Saturday, we'll plan and glue our bird baths. On Sunday morning, we'll grout and clean them.
At the end of the course, you'll have your own unique mosaicked bowl (about the size of a dinner plate) to take home.
What to bring
Bring your lunch. We will provide tea and coffee in the staffroom. All materials (china, cement bowl, adhesive and grout) are provided. You can bring any special pieces you'd like to include in your piece. A plastic ice-cream container or yogurt container for collecting and keeping your pieces together is helpful. Apron and plastic gloves for grouting (optional).
Learning outcomes
- Learn the direct mosaic method
- Learn about mosaic products and using tools and where to buy supplies
- Identify appropriate materials to recycle
About your tutor
Jo Luker is an award-winning mosaic artist and a patient, kind, inspiring teacher. Jo is featured on the Aotearoa Artist Magazine website : https://thenzartist.co.nz/article/joanne-luker/
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Testimonials
Hi Jo, I just want to say a massive thank you for your wonderful mosaic bird bath class this weekend - I absolutely LOVED it! I have been buzzing about it all weekend and can’t stop smiling! It appeals to me on so many levels - the rummaging to find the special pieces to include, the satisfying cutting, the creative colour scheming and arranging, the therapeutic grouting and of course the finished result! I’m totally hooked!Anyway, thank you so much again - I really appreciate your patience and guidance and of course all the incredible resources you brought with you and the handout with all the details of materials and places to visit for more ideas and info - it was absolutely perfect! It has been a pleasure meeting you Jo! Keri, May 2019
