Craft: Community Mosaics
Course details
Course code
Q00014104Course date
Number of classes
6 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Victoria HendzelFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Lonsdale Community CentreLonsdale Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 0TA
Qualification name & awarding organisation
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Availability
Course overview
Course description
Do you enjoy art and craft? Do you enjoy meeting new people and getting out into the community? If the answer is yes, then this course is for you! You will be making a fun large decorative mosaic piece with others in a group for the community and for some special groups of the centre, lots of brightly coloured broken ceramic tiles and crockery will be used and the masterpiece displayed in the centre for all to see.
Our expert tutor will guide you, as well as teach you a little history of the techniques used and discover local and well-known artists who use the techniques within the mosaics skills, as well as discover and learn a little history all about mosaics as the course progresses. Develop and explore a fun method of making a colourful mosaic, using broken ceramic tiles and crockery. Learn in a relaxed environment whether you have worked with mosaics before, or you are a complete beginner - it doesn’t matter! This is all about making something special for your community and feeling like you are a part of something special. You will be able to find out about other course we offer and who knows, this may be the beginning of your WEA journey!
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.