Summer workshop
Mosaic 2023
Monday 5th - Friday 9th JUNE
Monday 12th - Friday 16th JUNE
Suitable for beginners or those wanting to further their mosaic skills.
You will learn about the tools and materials, how to design for mosaic, safety issues, preparation, methods of laying the tesserae, grouting and finishing.
Tea/coffee and a light home-made lunch are included.
Please bring a [shoebox size] cardboard box to cut into.
The days run from 10am - 4pm.
Do please contact me for information if you'd like a local B&B.
We are situated in a beautiful corner of the Severn Vale, and provide the perfect location for a creative break, with the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean and Malvern Hills all on our doorstep.
£300 per week, to include tea, coffee & a light home made lunch, plus a materials charge, dependant on use.
Summer workshop
Watercolours 2023
Monday 19th - Friday 23rd JUNE
Join Charmaine Williamson for a week of watercolour exploration, painting in the garden, surrounding woodland and studio. Be inspired by her colourful and fluid style.
Tea/coffee and a light home-made lunch.
Suitable for all levels.
The days run from 10am - 4pm.
Price: £300
Mosaic Workshop
Highbury church hall, Cheltenham
Saturday 12th August 2023
Come and discover the addictive and absorbing craft of mosaic. In this one day course, you will learn about the materials and tools, how to use them and how to design for mosaic. You'll go home with a 20x20cm (8x8") mosaic on MDF. I will bring plenty of books/ideas for inspiration, or can help you interpret your own idea. I will bring a good selection of glass and ceramic tesserae, MDF, and all tools and materials.
Please bring a shoebox sized cardboard box to cut into.
There is a £15 materials charge, payable on the day.
For more details and bookings please contact:
Nicky - 07531837045
nicky_barrett@hotmail.com
smalti workshop
Tuesday 24th October 2023, 10am - 4pm
Smalti is a traditional hand cut glass , cut into rectangle from a large slab, used to create the shimmering, rich classical Byzantine mosaics. This workshop will show you how to cut and set this fabulous material, creating your own small, jewel like mosaic on MDF.
Tea/coffee and light home-made lunch.
All materials and tools will be provided.
Price £88
Book now
Vintage china mosaic workshop
Tuesday 21st November 2023, 10am - 4pm
Smalti is a traditional hand cut glass , cut into rectangles from a large slab, used to create the shimmering, rich classical Byzantine mosaics. This workshop will show you how to cut and set this fabulous material, creating your own small, jewel like mosaic on MDF.
Tea/coffee and light home-made lunch.
All materials and tools will be provided.
Price £88
Book now
One day intro
Introduction to Mosaic
Run throughout the year. Contact for details
A chance to try the absorbing and addictive craft of Mosaic.
You will make a 8" x 8" (20cm x 20cm) Mosaic on M.D.F
The day will start with a look at the tools and materials, health and safety and design for mosaic. You will create your own mosaic choosing from a large selection of glass and ceramic tiles.
I will demonstrate the grouting process and provide you with the grout and notes to finish your project at home.
Please bring a [shoebox size] cardboard box to cut into.
Coffee/Tea and a light home-made lunch are included.
Price £85
studio tuesdays 2023
Running from: 3rd October - December 5th 2023
AM 9.30 - 12.30
PM 1.00 - 4.00
Tea/coffee provided, bring your own lunch if you’re staying for both sessions.
Come for the full term of six, or dip in and out (space allowing)
£20 per session, AM or PM, or £40 for a full day. Plus a charge for any materials used.
Contact me for availability.
mosaic christmas wreath workshop
December 2023 dates to be confirmed
A two day workshop where you will make a unique Christmas wreath which will become a part of your Christmas traditions. Suitable for indoors or on your front door. Rich jewel colours or pale and frosty, they look fabulous!
Please bring a [shoebox size] cardboard box to cut into.
Tea/coffee and a light home-made lunch included
10am - 4pm
Price: £150 for the two days + materials charge dependant on use.
