children's mosaic class (ages 12+)
In children's mosaic classes students learn about the different techniques, tools and materials used in the ancient practice of mosaic. The children cut all their own tesserae and are learning to understand andamento, key stoning, and other important mosaic techniques. Each term we create a new project that expands their knowledge and skills.
In Term 2 Classes will be held remotely. Students will create a mosaic side table in the direct method.
In Term 2 Classes will be held remotely. Students will create a mosaic side table in the direct method.
SIDE TABLE MOSAIC PROJECT
As students will be working from home they will need to organise the following things.
ORGANISATION OF WORK SPACE
- set up own home workspace suitable for mosaic away from food prep areas
- ensure you have a lamp or suitable lighting and a comfortable chair
- cover the work surface with a old towel or similar
- have a dustpan and broom to clean up after class
- old paintbrush to sweep shards off mosaic
- small plastic bags and pots to sort and store tiles
- ensure suitable internet connection
- have downloaded ZOOM for free
- ensure you have a device with camera, microphone and speaker
- It is best of your device camera can see you and your workspace
- be ready to work on your mosaic during the scheduled lesson time each week
COLLECTION AND ORGANISATION OF MATERIALS
- collect 45cm Table base
- collect substrate 2cm marmox cut to size
- collect A2 paper to draw the design paper,
- after your design is finalised collect tiles, tweezers, cutters
- Tiles are supplied from the studio collection, any additional colours desired must be ordered individually
- supply own PVA glue - Weldbond or External Aquadhere is recommended and available from Bunnings.
- collect grout and bondcrete from the studio near the end of the term.
As students will be working from home they will need to organise the following things.
ORGANISATION OF WORK SPACE
- set up own home workspace suitable for mosaic away from food prep areas
- ensure you have a lamp or suitable lighting and a comfortable chair
- cover the work surface with a old towel or similar
- have a dustpan and broom to clean up after class
- old paintbrush to sweep shards off mosaic
- small plastic bags and pots to sort and store tiles
- ensure suitable internet connection
- have downloaded ZOOM for free
- ensure you have a device with camera, microphone and speaker
- It is best of your device camera can see you and your workspace
- be ready to work on your mosaic during the scheduled lesson time each week
COLLECTION AND ORGANISATION OF MATERIALS
- collect 45cm Table base
- collect substrate 2cm marmox cut to size
- collect A2 paper to draw the design paper,
- after your design is finalised collect tiles, tweezers, cutters
- Tiles are supplied from the studio collection, any additional colours desired must be ordered individually
- supply own PVA glue - Weldbond or External Aquadhere is recommended and available from Bunnings.
- collect grout and bondcrete from the studio near the end of the term.
Adele Sanders
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Taylor McLeod
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Jai Monahan
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Students spent two full terms designing and making their 'Tree of Life Mosaic'. They started by making and glazing ceramic inclusions the completed the mosaic with glazed ceramic tiles.
marble mosaic
Marlowe Carey
Students learnt to work with marble rods cutting and laying into a cement adhesive bedding. Their subject matter was the buildings of the historic Woodford Academy
undulating leaf
Georgina Findley
Students learnt to make their leaf substrates and mosaiced the undulating form with vitreous glass and cement based adhesive.
garden mushrooms
Zusia Baran
Students created their personalised mushroom substrate from foam cones and domes before preparing the shape for mosaic and applying colourful tesserae with cement adhesive.
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fish mosaic on hand made substrate
Zusia Baran
Students learnt to make a substrate in the shape of tropical fish. They mosaiced their substrate with vitreous glass tiles.
roman inspired mosaic
Taylor McLeod
Students were inspired by the style and colours of Roman mosaics. They learnt about Vermiculatum and Tessellatum and used unglazed ceramic tile for a matt effect.
garden domes
Taylor McLeod
Students designed their mosaic to work around cement domes. Then applied the tesserae directly with cement based adhesive. These look fabulous in the garden.
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garden bowl
Johan Cronholm
Students learnt to work in the indirect method on sticky plastic - working upside down and back to front before setting the mosaic into their bowl and mosaicing the sides directly.
exhibition entries
Emma Price
Students are encouraged to enter exhibitions. Exhibition work is always made with the students own choice of subject matter/theme.
mosaic clocks
Emma Flack
Students created a custom shape for their clock which was cut out then mosaiced with vitreous glass. Clock mechanisms were fitted to create a working clock.
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Please note: Students will be cutting glass/stone and using other potentially hazardous materials such as cement based products and adhesives. Small cuts to the fingers and hands are common. Safety instructions of the teacher must be followed at all times, safety glasses must be kept on and sturdy closed shoes must be worn. Failure to abide by safe working practices will result in the child no longer being able to participate in the class.
