Edinburgh

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Craft

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Glass and Mosaic

Abstract Mosaic Workshop

Learn how to make a mosaic from scratch at this weekend workshop in Edinburgh.

Helen Miles
(Helen Miles Mosaics)

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12 hours - 13 hours

1 to 6 £230

Edinburgh

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Craft

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Glass and Mosaic

What you'll do

Master the essential skills of mosaic making and create a stunning piece of wall-worthy art using found and salvaged materials at this two-day abstract mosaic class in Edinburgh.

Guided by an expert teacher, you will explore different mosaic materials to create beautiful abstract pieces. Whether it’s pebbles and shells, broken pottery, bolts and washers, Scottish slate, beach glass, bottle tops, beads, single-use plastics, or even organic elements like nuts and seeds, you will delve into the fascinating world of abstract mosaic.

You'll begin with a brief overview of mosaics and take a look at the various methods, approaches and possibilities of the medium before focusing on gathered and found materials. Using the direct tile adhesive method, you will learn to build a substrate and cover the various cutting techniques needed to make your mosaics before considering design ideas and getting started.

Never tried mosaic making before? No worries, this class is all about experimenting with different colours, textures and patterns to achieve striking effects in a welcoming atmosphere!

At the end of the weekend, you'll watch a demonstration of how to install your mosaics at home before you leave with your piece and some amazing new skills.

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Knowledge required

Perfect for beginners - no previous experience necessary!

What you'll get

Tools and equipment.
A selection of mosaic materials.
Bases of various sizes.
Adhesives.
Course notes.
Your abstract mosaic to take home.
Tea, coffee and wrapped biscuits are available throughout the day.

What to bring

Mosaic materials that you would like to include in your work.
An apron or big shirt.
A shallow box to take your work home.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios - Studio 12, 2 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5AN

Your teacher

Helen Miles
(Helen Miles Mosaics)

9k followers

5k likes

Helen Miles trained in the art of mosaic making with master craftspeople in Greece, which taught using traditional methods with a focus on Byzantine iconography. She later became interested in Roman mosaics and now makes contemporary pieces for interior and exterior spaces.

Born in Glasgow, Helen worked in America and the Middle East before moving to Thessaloniki in Greece in 2003, a UNESCO city famous for its concentration of Byzantine churches. It was while living there that she began to study mosaics which later led to a full-time profession as a mosaic artist.

Helen is now based at Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios in Edinburgh. Initially, she specialised in using Greek stone and marble but is currently exploring the use of alternative materials including unglazed porcelain, Scottish stone and shells. Her aim is to preserve the simplicity and directness of early mosaics while producing works that suit the way we live now.