Classical mosaic techniques_ an immersion workshop

Classical mosaic techniques_ an immersion workshop

£220.00

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This workshop is designed to give you time to immerse yourself in classical mosaic techniques and to become familiar with the traditional ways of cutting and laying mosaic tesserae.

Suitable for beginners and improvers as well as advanced mosaicists seeking to learn the classical mosaic techniques.

Subjects covered: mosaic substrates; how to cut and glue Winckelmans and vitreous glass tiles; the classical mosaic techniques of shaping and laying tesserae; design principles; andamento or the internal flow of mosaics; how to grout and finish your mosaic.

10:30am to 5pm on both days.

Spaces are limited to six people.

Cancellation policy
If you cancel up to two weeks before the workshop then you will receive a full refund. Otherwise, I will try to fill your place before the class and if I manage to do so then you would be refunded and if not, then there would be no refund. 
If I need to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, then I would aim to give you as much notice as possible. Unfortunately, however, I would not be able to accept liability for your travel or accommodation costs so it would be a good idea to take out travel insurance to cover these expenses in the event of a cancellation. In the event of me needing to cancel, I would aim to reschedule the class or provide you with a full refund. 
Please note that if three or fewer people have signed up for the class two weeks before the scheduled date, then I would have to cancel and find an alternative date. 

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Classical Mosaic Techniques

Out of the Blue Abbeymount, 2 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5AN

Day One: During this Weekend Immersion Workshop in classical mosaic techniques we will start with a short overview of the various methods, approaches and possibilities of mosaic making. We will then consider the tools, substrates and materials used for mosaics before focusing on the classical mosaic techniques of the art including the ‘rules’ of laying and andamento, the idea of the internal flow or movement of the tesserae. You will then make a small practice piece to become familiar with these concepts before you begin work on your own 20cm square mosaic using the direct method with glue.

In this workshop we will be using vitreous glass and Winkelman’s unglazed ceramic tiles and you will choose from a selection of pre-prepared templates based on ancient designs or one of your own to which you can apply the same classical ‘rules’.

Day Two: You will continue working on your plaque with the aim of completing your mosaic. The work will need time to dry so the workshop will end with a grouting demonstration and you will take home a small bag of grout and instructions to finish the mosaic at home.

What’s included: Tools and equipment, ceramic and vitreous glass tiles, bases, adhesives and course notes.

What to bring: An apron or big shirt and a shallow box, like a pizza box, to take your work home. There will be tea, coffee and wrapped biscuits on offer throughout the weekend.

 

 

Cancellation policy
If you cancel up to two weeks before the workshop then you will receive a full refund. Otherwise, I will try to fill your place before the class and if I manage to do so then you would be refunded and if not, then there would be no refund. 
If I need to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, then I would aim to give you as much notice as possible. Unfortunately, however, I would not be able to accept liability for your travel or accommodation costs so it would be a good idea to take out travel insurance to cover these expenses in the event of a cancellation. In the event of me needing to cancel, I would aim to reschedule the class or provide you with a full refund. 
If you have to travel to attend the workshop, I would advise you to take out travel insurance to cover the costs of travel and accommodation in the event of a cancellation

Additional information

Date

Sat & Sun June 15 & 16, 2024, Wed & Thurs June 19 & 20, 2024

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