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introduction to garden mosaics
a tasTer course with cindy topic

Mosaic Taster courses are designed for beginners who would like to learn specific mosaic techniques. These short courses conveniently include all the tools, materials and resources necessary to complete the project.

Day: Fortnightly on Wednesday
Dates: 27th April, 11th May, 25th May, 8th June, 22nd June
Times: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Max Students: 6
Fee: $220 + $30 materials  $250.00
Course Description:
​This class provides students with an introduction to Garden Mosaics. Skills are learnt and then practiced in the development of a 30cm x 30cm mosaic for a paver or wall hanging panel.  
Students  will be working with vitreous glass tiles and gems which are easy to cut and have a colourful aesthetic.

See below for a detailed breakdown of classes.

Tools and Materials:
All materials are supplied. 
Students are issued with a tool box for use in the studio, which contains the tools and safety equipment needed. 

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Lesson Breakdown.
In this 10 hour course students will learn the following skills.


Lesson 1
- Different types of mosaic tesserae 
- Different types of mosaic nippers (wheeled and compound) and when to use each one.
- Cutting techniques for using wheeled nippers to cut vitreous glass
- Cutting Half, quarter, and sixth tesserae, keystone pieces, and irregular pieces
- Preparation of a small sample board
- Developing a mosaic cartoon (design)
- Setting up a working board for the 'direct on mesh' technique
- Selecting a colour palette of vitreous glass for your design

Lesson 2
- The difference between interior and exterior mosaic adhesives
- Mixing and slaking and bagging adhesive 
- Adhering tesserae to the mesh

- Learning about interstices and flow lines in mosaic
- Identification of different Mosaic Opus and where they are used

 Tessellatum, Vermiculatum. Palladianum
- Continued cutting skills, creating simple curves with tesserae

Lesson 3
- Focussed lesson on completing your mosaic

Lesson 4
- Adhering your mesh mosaic to the substrate
- Completing remainder of the mosaic direct
- Preparation of a grout testing sample
- Where to buy tools and materials for mosaic

Lesson 5
- Selecting grout colour for your mosaic
- Viewing grout sampler and different effects of different coloured grout on your design
- Role and attributes of grout vs cement based adhesive (Thinset)
- Mixing and slaking and apply grout and using grout additives
- Cleaning and removing grout off the mosaic
- Celebrate & plan whats next!

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TUTOR: CINDY TOPIC
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GARDEN BOWL BY CINDY TOPIC
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GARDEN POT BY CINDY TOPIC
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HEPWORTH STUDIOS at the Woodford Academy
90 - 92 Great Western Highway Woodford, 2778, NSW, Australia.
caitlin@hepworthstudios.com
​0416 110 675
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © CAITLIN HEPWORTH 2023
Hepworth Studios is located within the Ngurra (Country) of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples. We pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging while recognising the strength, capacity and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Blue Mountains region.
  • Home
  • Share & Connect
  • Kids and teens
    • Kids Mosaics 9-12
    • Mentoring for Young Artists
    • Student Galleries >
      • Children's Mosaic Gallery
      • Children's Visual Art Gallery
  • Online Classes
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 1
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 2
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 3
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 4
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 5
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 6
    • Mosaic Arts Online
  • Adults classes
    • Introduction to Mosaics
    • Adult's Studio Sessions
  • adults workshops
    • Precision Mosaic Jewellery
    • Understanding Values
    • Andamento Boot Camp
    • Stars of Ravenna
    • Aquileia to Pompeii
    • Focus on Form
    • Focus on Form: Byron Bay
    • Houses of Hundertwasser
  • bookings
    • Adult Online Bookings
    • Adult In-Studio Classes
    • Adult Workshop Bookings
    • Kids Class Enrolment
    • Kids Class Payment
  • About
    • Contact
    • Testimonials
    • Awards
    • Tutors
    • Links >
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      • Schools - Australian & International
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