Direct Method Mosaic Workshop: Half Day

Get hands-on with mosaic making at this fun class in London!



4 hours Location Bloomsbury Class size 4 to 20 guests   £80

Have you always wanted to learn how to make a mosaic from scratch but never got around to it? Now's your chance with this fun, hands-on mosaic workshop in London!
During this half-day class, you'll get a real taste of mosaic making for beginners as you learn how to use tools and materials to complete a unique piece of art with the direct application method, where the tesserae (individual tiles) are glued directly onto a wooden support.
In this workshop, you'll cover:
  • Introduction to the course and the technique.
  • Selection of the design and materials.
  • How to transfer/ draw an image to prepare the creation of a mosaic.
  • How to cut and shape tiles to create your own mosaic using mosaic nippers.
  • How to create a mosaic using Andamento (layout) technique.
  • The direct method: glueing your tesserae directly onto the wooden support.
  • How to complete and grout your mosaic.
Don't worry if it's your first attempt at mosaic making, as expert teacher Giulia will be on hand with helpful tips and tricks as you select colours, cut your tiles and begin to piece together your stunning mosaic!
At the end of this London workshop, you'll have a handmade mosaic and all the skills and knowledge you need to continue crafting in the future!
Please note:
If you wish to bring your own design it will need to be agreed upon with the tutor in advance before the start of the workshop.
The course will only run with a minimum of 2 students
What you'll get
  • All of the materials and equipment for the workshop.
  • Your stunning mosaic measuring approx. 10cm x 10cm to take home.
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What to bring
Just yourself!
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or Xmas gift.

Location

Cockpit Yard, Northington Street WC1N 2NP London

This venue is within walking distance of Chancery Lane and Holborn tube stations

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  • 5/5 from Alysoun Service, attended Feb 2026: Great day - really good fun, we learned something new and took our work home. Guilia set just the right balance between teaching and helping and leaving us to get on with it. And her soundtrack is fab! Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Arika Dsouza, attended Feb 2026: This class was amazing. It was in a lovely studio and the teacher taught in a stepwise manner and guided along the way. She also provided coffee which was really thoughtful.
  • 5/5 from Martha Fromson, attended Jan 2026: It was so much fun and our teacher was so knowledgeable and supportive
  • 5/5 from Georgie Lines, attended May 2025: Very chill class. Relaxing and fun!
  • 5/5 from Andrew Lee, attended Feb 2025: Had great fun creating my mosaic with Giulia. Was done in a flash, and was a great item to take home and display!
  • 5/5 from Christina Krivcevska, attended Dec 2024: We really enjoyed the class. The instructor was very helpful, and her instructions made making the mosaics feel easy. There was a wide choice of colours and you could pick your own design if you planned in advance, or pick out if a few suggested designs if unsure. Wpuld happily do it again.
  • 5/5 from Bernice Maria Billi John, attended Dec 2024: Team loved it, great guidance and a really lovely way to enjoy calm, pressure free team buildiing
  • 5/5 from Jenny Luck, attended Nov 2024: I really enjoyed the experience - as I needed to remember how to work with mosaics again. It was a pleasure to work with Guilia who helped and guided me. Having a small group was also good and everyone was very friendly. Many thanks - I will certainly recommend you to friends.
  • 5/5 from Claire Louise Collins, attended May 2024: Lovely relaxing morning making a mosaic tile, Julia is lovely. Really enjoyed it and would love to come back and do something else
  • 5/5 from Emma Lamond, attended May 2024: Gorgeous workshop and excellently led by the teacher. Loads of tiles to choose from and help and support given whenever needed. Would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Amy Batley, attended May 2024: We loved our workshop at South London Mosaic. Giulia is a total expert and talked us through the steps very clearly, but also left us to enjoy the process! We were both so happy with the finished product and loved learning a new skill. The perfect birthday present!
  • 5/5 from Lucy Fisher, attended May 2024: Myself and my mum attended this workshop. Giulia explained everything so well, was very reassuring and patient. It was a lovely experience and great to have something to take home at the end. Would recommend to anyone!
  • 4/5 from Lissie Day, attended May 2024: We loved our class at South London Mosaic. The equipment was good quality, the studio space was cute and cosy, the teacher was very experienced and helped us when needed. Our only complaint was that we felt rushed to finish our mosaic projects quickly. We booked onto a 4 hour class and after 2.5 hours the teacher made a few comments that made us feel like she wanted us to hurry up and leave. We wouldve preferred to stay the full 4 hours and perhaps have time to make a second mosaic project!
  • 5/5 from Maria Jelen, attended Apr 2024: I attended the workshop with my partner to celebrate her birthday. We had a really wonderful time. Our teacher Giulia was kind, patient and knowledgeable, she explained the process very well and assisted us in making our mosaics while still letting us complete the projects independently. She had a great choice of materials (many colors/tile types to choose from) and supported us in making the designs we liked most. It was a fantastically meditative and developing experience, not just a great way to spend time, but also a skill we can use to decorate items in our home.
  • 5/5 from Sophie Ellis, attended Feb 2024: Brilliant workshop. I went on my own and had a great time making my mosaic tile.
  • 5/5 from Theresa Tettenborn, attended Jan 2024: Great course really enjoyed it
  • 5/5 from Jessica, attended Dec 2023: Great class! We really enjoyed it and Giulia was a lovely instructor to have
  • 5/5 from Ana Martin, attended Dec 2023: I had a fantastic day learning about mosaic making and having a go at creating my own. I enjoyed the small group and friendly atmosphere, and could not be happier with the mosaic I made!
  • 5/5 from Gaynor Cole, attended Nov 2023: Great session. Lovely workshop and set up for the session. Maybe a bit more coaching on nipping technique would have helped some of the group. All in all a great way to spend a Sunday being creative!
  • 5/5 from Angela Risner, attended Oct 2023: Fantastic workshop and patient knowledgeable teacher- highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Robbie Stanton, attended Sep 2023: Really fun activity and excellent teacher!
  • 5/5 from Francetta Gulamhuseinwala, attended Sep 2023: Gulia was friendly and helpful. The venue was light and airy, although a bit hard to find. I loved the materials and there was plenty of choice. My mosaic picture of a cactus looks good, for a first attempt. It is tricky and now I really appreciate mosaic on a different level.
  • 5/5 from Nicola Espeut, attended Sep 2023: I took the mosaic class, I've always wanted to try this. It's like doing a jigsaw puzzle. The process is very satisfying but the end is the best. My tutor Giulia was helpful and courteous, her designs were so inspiring and she guided us to produce our own little pieces of art in the time allocated.
  • 5/5 from Heather Kane, attended Aug 2023: Giulia was great - a wonderful teacher. The class was fun and instructive. I am thinking about a follow up course.
  • 5/5 from Stacy Parris, attended Aug 2023: Great mosaic class, it was my first time and Giulia was great. Very thorough step by step instructions were given on how to put your mosaic together. Giulia also helped and guided me throughout and for my first time I thought my piece turned out great. Half a day is definitely enough time to finish your piece. Pics were taken of everyone throughout to document progress. Small studio but okay space wise as there was only 4 of us booked in for my session, so had a bit more space. Overall a very great mindful arty activity, would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Lucy Leonard, attended May 2023: Giulia is a welcoming, friendly and patient teacher. Her studio offered a great range of materials for us to use in a lovely relaxed atmosphere.
  • 5/5 from Portia Williams, attended May 2023: The teacher was attentive and very helpful, an inspiring experience and would recommend this workshop!
  • 5/5 from Rhianna Elsden, attended Apr 2023: Fantastic experience. Would totally recommend this class. The teacher/ artist was very welcoming and inspiring as well as helpful and supportive throughout. All materials provided. The space is a lovely perfectly sized studio with lovely examples of her work all around. It was great fun, totally absorbing and I’m really proud of my final mosaic.
  • 5/5 from Alison Bushfield, attended Apr 2023: I loved this workshop! The teacher was excellent, time flew by and I was very happy with my finished mosaic
  • 5/5 from Maksim Glushkov, attended Apr 2023: We worked with Giulia and I would like to thank her. Everything was great, we are so happy with this workshop. Good materials, and nice teacher’s approach - you have enough help when you need it, but also have plenty of space for your own creativity (if you want it).
  • 5/5 from Canan Ersoz, attended Mar 2023: It was a nice workshop. Giulia was very kind and supportive. She was ready to help always and answered our questions.This is very good introductory class for beginners.Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Christopher Brown, attended Mar 2023: Clear and supportive Giulia was able to teach valuable skills and tell the story of how mosaics come to be. She gave us time to work but came by every so often to give practical tips and next steps. It was a really enjoyable, meditative experience.
  • 5/5 from Lucy Sandys, attended Jan 2023: It was really enjoyable and fun! Very glad I did the course.
  • 5/5 from Karen, attended Jan 2023: Great workshop to learn how to make your first mosaic. Very helpful and friendly teacher. Great activity on your own or in group.
  • 5/5 from Sophany, attended Jan 2023: I had a really fantastic time during this workshop. I really enjoyed that we were a small group and each of us was given the opportunity to showcase our own creativity and personnality. There was no wrong or right and each project turned out great. Thanks so much for that wonderful experience!
  • 5/5 from Christina Kooij, attended Jan 2023: Guilia is a fantastic teacher and very friendly, the atmosphere was great and we had a really fun time creating mosaics for the first time! Would highly recommend :)
  • 5/5 from Christine Birch, attended Dec 2022: Giulia was very welcoming and supplied us with all the equipment and tiles to make our project. She explained every stage and helped us when we needed it. The time went very quickly and was a very mindfulness experience and we had the finished article to take home.
  • 5/5 from Jana Hruba, attended Dec 2022: Great and enjoyable class. I’m looking forward to sign up for another one…Highly recommended
  • 5/5 from Monica Shackman, attended Dec 2022: The teacher was a delightful patient lady. The time just flew by. I am very grateful to my son for buying this workshop as a birthday present.
  • 5/5 from Nicole Clarke, attended Oct 2022: Brilliant class, small group, well organised. Great designs to choose from and you come away with a lovely coaster you can use.
  • 5/5 from Christopher Waygood, attended Oct 2022: Really fun and well organised!
  • 5/5 from Florence Hervey, attended Oct 2022: It was an excellent class. I learned a lot and came away with a nice completed piece.
  • 5/5 from Charis Platford, attended Jul 2022: This class was a fantastic opportunity to visit an artist’s studio, get a feel for a new artistic medium, and get hands on immediately. Giulia is a patient, highly skilled artist who was happy to answer our questions about her work whilst we made our mosaics. This class was really good value for money and she was able to accommodate us on a completely different day when we asked in advance. We had loads of fun and would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Malgorzata Zglinska, attended May 2022: A fantastic class! The teacher was great, helpful, supportive and very hospitable! I could not have asked for me. Thank you very much Giulia. Xxx
  • 5/5 from Anna Bermel, attended May 2022: We learnt how to mosaic a small square. It wasnt too hard and really happy with the output! Giulia was very friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Eleanor, attended Apr 2022: Wonderful experience and would definitely book another course here. The session was very personal and thoughtful. Giulia is a brilliant teacher!
  • 5/5 from Abigail Woodman, attended Apr 2022: Had a fantastic morning with Giulia making our first ever mosaics. Excellent tutor who took us through the techniques and designs. Really fun to do and would recommend.
  • 5/5 from Sima Gregg, attended Apr 2022: I learnt the basics for mosaic art. How to use the various tools for direct method. The teacher was very welcoming, friendly and informative. The venue was very light comfortable and cosy. In all I had a lovely half day and would recommend it to friends.
  • 5/5 from Janine Ellis, attended Mar 2022: Guilia was amazing. I have enjoyed every minute. This is a must do course!
  • 5/5 from Lucinda Pyne, attended Mar 2022: Thoroughly enjoyed my class with Giulia today. A lovely relaxed atmosphere. Giulia gave clear instructions and answered all of our questions as we went along. Would love to do another class.
Your teacher

South London Mosaic
South London Mosaic

5.0 (136)

Giulia Manzoni is an Italian Graduated Mosaicist from the Mosaic School of Spilimbergo in Italy, gaining a complete mosaic education spanning from history and design to fabrication and installation. Now based in London, Giulia has collaborated on numerous projects, such as the floor restoration of the Victoria and Albert Museum. She is also involved in several bespoke mosaic projects and mosaic teaching.
Her mosaic teaching experience started in 2014 when she worked as Costumer Mosaic Designer in a mosaic studio based in San Francisco. After moving to London, at the end of 2016, she was part of the teaching team at the Southbank Mosaic and after at the London School of Mosaic for a short time before starting her own mosaic courses.

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