Mosaics: Mosaic a Garden Rock or Paver Stone
Learn how to mosaic and create your own designed piece of garden art on a natural stone or for your driveway or patio. All materials are supplied. Available as an evening or weekend workshop. This is an ideal opportunity to re-use the broken china you've been collecting or create a personal gift using the materials provided - it could be a letterbox number or a garden ornament or even a door stop.
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Sat 09 NovWeekend workshop, Saturday 10AM to 4PM and Sunday 9AM to 12PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Joanne Luker
- $138.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 09 Nov 10:00 - Sat 09 Nov 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Sun 10 Nov 09:00 - Sun 10 Nov 12:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.
Description
Learn how to create mosaic rock art using broken china, glass, and tiles. This is an inspiring and therapeutic way to create a mosaicked paver or rock for your garden or as a gift. You will go home with your own artwork and a new hobby! Mosaicking in a group setting is a sociable activity which combines creating with conversation, and you will be inspired to continue making more mosaics at home.
Your course fee includes all materials (tiles, glue, grout, rock or paver) and a materials charge is included within the course fee.
For the weekend workshop, you'll plan and glue your mosaic on Saturday 10am - 4pm and grout/finish your piece on Sunday 9am - 12noon. The weeknight version of this course is run over 3 week nights.
Who should attend?
Adults. Suitable for beginners or for those with some experience of mosaic art. Those wishing to try a new craft, or have fun creating with a group. Perhaps you've always wanted to try mosaic? This workshop is a great idea for those who love garden and outdoor art and want to make something unique and bespoke.
Expected learning outcomes
- Direct mosaic method
- Learning about mosaic products such as glue and grout
- Using hand - cutting tools
- Re-cycling broken materials into art
- Grouting process
- Where to find supplies
What to bring
- Apron / plastic gloves for grouting – optional.
- Plastic ice cream / yoghurt container (for collecting your china pieces from all the materials provided).
- If you wish, you can bring any special items you wish to include in your artwork such as a shell, pebble or bead.
- For the weekend workshop only: bring your lunch on Saturday. We'll provide tea and coffee in the staffroom.
About tutor Jo Luker
Jo Luker is an award-winning mosaic artist and a patient, kind, inspiring teacher. For more details about Jo's artwork and style please visit nzmosaicart.co.nz
Testimonials
Hi Jo, Thanks for the information and for all your help making the kiwi. My family really liked it and have found a place for it in the garden. Kind Regards, Gillys February 2022
Kia ora Jo (Photos of my Thistle Stones with permission to use for your course information if you wish.) Thank you so much for your wonderful teaching and support and encouragement in our artistic endeavours . It was greatly appreciated. I thoroughly enjoyed your weekend course and being immersed in the learning process with your knowledge, skills and guidance leading us through the complexities of mosaicking to achieve our creations. My sister was also most grateful to you for the restoration work you undertook on her gecko and asked me to thank you on her behalf. Once again many thanks. Nga mihi Sue. February 2022
Good evening, As requested, here are pictures of the completed mosaic (house number 60d) from the weekends course. Absolutely loved it so much booked in for another. Kind regards Donna.
