Mosaics: Mosaic a Garden Rock or Paver Stone
Learn to mosaic and create your own mosaicked rock garden ornament or mosaic a paver stone for your garden. All materials are supplied. Available as an evening or weekend workshop.
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Mon 08 Mar
- $135.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 08 Mar 18:00 - Mon 08 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 15 Mar 18:00 - Mon 15 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 22 Mar 18:00 - Mon 22 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Event is fullJoin waiting list -
Sat 11 SepSaturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 1pm Selwyn College, Auckland. Joanne Luker
Materials supplied. Some simple equipment to bring.
- $135.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 11 Sep 10:00 - Sat 11 Sep 16:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Sun 12 Sep 10:00 - Sun 12 Sep 13:00Selwyn College, Auckland.
Description
Learn how to create mosaic rock art using broken china, glass, and tiles. This is an inspiring and therapeutic way to spend a weekend creating 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.
Your course fee includes all materials (tiles, glue, grout, rock or paver). For the weekend workshop, you'll plan and glue your mosaic on Saturday 10am - 4pm and grout/finish your piece on Sunday 10am - 1pm.
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.
Five 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
