Course overview

Further your mosaic making skills! This course allows you to build on your existing abilities and enthusiasm for this versatile art form. With the basic cutting skills already mastered, this is your opportunity to explore new methods and hone and perfect existing ones. Guidance, demonstrations, and feedback will be given, however independent research and experimentation is encouraged. You will share and discuss your findings with the group and give feedback to others.

Course description

The aim for this Intermediate Mosaic course is to develop your initial skills and advance your own practice. This can be achieved in all areas including, cutting skills, original designs, use of materials and creating a professional finish overall. This is also an opportunity to explore different mosaic techniques such as the mesh or embedded method. You will be given a refresher session on the use of Andamento and encouraged to explore the possibilities in your own work. You will be challenged to push your own boundaries by reflecting on your strengths and weaknesses during the feedback sessions and setting your own goals.

All equipment is provided, or you can bring your own. Most students will need to purchase some materials from the tutor at cost price; depending on the project this might include china, glass, bases, adhesive and grout, etc. Aprons are provided or you can bring your own.

After completion of this course, you can progress to an advanced craft course, digital skills, English or maths courses or other courses to improve your employability skills.

What financial support is available?

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.

What other support is available?

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.

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