Picassiette Mosaic Workshop - Upcycled Crockery

Learn to make a unique Picassiette mosaic from broken crockery.



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 6 to 30

  £45 - £54 (£45 for Public class; £54 for Private class)

As seen on ITV's Katie Piper's Breakfast show; Picassiette is a term used to describe a style of mosaic art where broken ceramics are pieced together to create something new and beautiful. Recycling is intrinsic to Picassiette, as the broken pieces can no longer be used as a plate or a vase but are repurposed to make something new and interesting. This philosophy is at the heart of what we do at Art4Space as we are always looking for ways to make art and crafts sustainable, while retaining creativity and beauty.
With over 25 years' experience running mosaic workshops, we believe mosaic art can be accessible to anyone, whether you see yourself as a creative person or not. Maybe this is why you often find works of mosaic in outsider or naive art, such as the French artist Raymond Isidore and his "La Maison Picassiette". It is often thought that his mosaics were the first to be coined with the term Picassiette.
In the 1930s, Isidore began obsessively covering his entire property with decorative mosaics of salvaged crockery. Translated from French, the term picassiette means “stolen plate” or “broken plate” but also a “scrounger” or “sponger". So when Isidore was given the nickname “Picassiette” it suggests that his neighbours were not originally enthusiastic about his artworks, however these days La Maison Picassiette gets over 30, 000 visitors a year, all keen to catch a glimpse of his original creations!
In our Picassiette class, you will be given different templates to choose from including a cat, bee, beetle or flower. Our experienced and friendly Art4Space tutor will guide you every step of the way, whether you are a beginner or have mosaic experience, so that everyone will leave with a unique Picassiette mosaic to treasure. This is a great hands-on experience with all the materials provided. You are, of course, welcome to bring your own broken crockery pieces to use in your artwork, but we also have boxes full of broken plates, cups and vases for you to rummage in.
Join us at our stunning centre, or we can come to your space: community venue, workplace, or home. Priced per person plus travel. We can vary class timings. Day, evening, or weekend bookings. We can host up to 50 people across our centre, with our large studio accommodating up to 30. If we come to you and the venue has capacity, the numbers are unlimited! We have full insurance, risk assessments, safeguarding and all required procedures in place to safely deliver outreach sessions.
Proceeds go towards our community art projects, providing mental well-being and creative health, especially for those facing barriers.

Upcoming dates for Picassiette Mosaic Workshop - Upcycled Crockery

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 3 Oct 2026, 11:20pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 7 Nov 2026 and 16 May 2027.

  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sat 13 Feb 2027, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Sun 16 May 2027, 1:30pm-4pm
What you'll get
  • Boxes full of broken plates, cups, and vases for you to rummage in to create your Picassiette to take home.
  • Snacks and unlimited tea or coffee, plus a glass of wine/bottle of beer if desired.
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Knowledge required
This class is for all levels. It is an adult class for ages 16 and older. Younger people can join if accompanied by an adult. We recommend it is suitable for those over 14 with an adult.
What to bring
You are welcome to bring your own broken crockery pieces to use in your artwork.
Suitable for

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

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

Location

London, SW4 6QU, England

5-minute walk from Stockwell Tube Station, 8-minute walk from Clapham High Street Overground station.

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  • 5/5 from Maxwell, attended Sep 2026: We went for my partner's birthday present. We were warmly welcomed by the teacher (apologies have forgotten her name) and everything was explained to us and briefed on health & safety for the day. Our teacher was really friendly and happy to chat about our designs and what we wanted to achieve, and chat about everyday life as well. There is so much crockery to pick from and you can design anything you want from it or you can follow one of the stencils. They really let your creative mind free. It was much more difficult than i was expecting to get the shape you wanted of pieces, but like everything, with practise i would get better, and the teacher said she was more than happy to help us create a particular shape if we were struggling. It was a lovely peaceful venue and a great vibe for creating artistic pieces.
  • 5/5 from Kate Withyman, attended Jan 2026: Fantastic class, very enjoyable afternoon. Came away with a lovely piece of mosaic work. Excellent teaching and support through. A lovely venue too with lots of inspiration around!
  • 5/5 from Sarah, attended Jan 2026: Thank you to our great teachers today for a really enjoyable afternoon learning how to upcycle broken china into something useful & memorable. This was the first time I have tried making a mosaic. It was a lovely environment, a very warm welcome and good choice of materials. Recommend.
  • 4/5 from Lucia Daniels, attended Jan 2026: A very useful and fun introduction to picassiette, in a great, well equipped studio space.
  • 5/5 from James West, attended Jul 2025: A great class. I wasn’t sure when my friend originally booked it as a gift, but having done it…I loved it. The facilitator was great - simple, straightforward advice, nice encouragement and I was able to create something comfortably in the time. Defo give it a try.
  • 5/5 from Jenny Lambert, attended Jul 2025: Really engaging class which gave a good overview of the tools and techniques required. Good supply of materials and plenty of help on hand. Didn’t expect to get a glass of wine and nibbles, so that was an added bonus!!
  • 5/5 from Deborah Withey, attended May 2025: Very creative and inclusive!
  • 5/5 from Alisha Mulhall, attended Dec 2024: Daisy was a brilliant teacher, we had an amazing time at our team away day doing the picassiette workshop.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Edwards, attended Nov 2024: The picassiette class was fantastic- well resourced, fabukous space, and lovely tutor - I highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Nicola Murphy, attended Nov 2024: Had a fantastic afternoon, so enjoyable. Our tutor was so lovely and helpful.
  • 5/5 from Abigail, attended Oct 2024: My niece and I really enjoyed the class and the teacher was great. She was supportive and patient. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Misty N., attended Sep 2024: I loved this class. The space is so inspirational, and the materials choice is stunning. I was looked after with snacks and drinks. The teachers, Gemma and Jewels were supportive and everyone went away with a creative upcycled crockery mosaic. It was interesting learning about the history and philosophy about picassiette too. I fully recommend this class to others. Sustainable and creative practice. I will be back to more of the Art4Space classes! Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Pauline Dickson, attended Sep 2024: Great afternoon, learnt how to use various tools and different techniques of mosaic. Lovely setting, fab chance to switch off and get arty.
  • 5/5 from Charlene Skyers, attended Sep 2024: Brilliant workshop! An amazing way to switch off from the noise of life and tune into real me time not digital passive screen watching! Felt great to put my hands to real use and create something I felt very proud to take home. Relaxing way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon with supportive tutors Julie and Gemma who I learnt a lot from about the art form of Picassiette. Im looking forward to booking onto another Art4Space workshop. I will defo be recommending to my friends about the local gem of an art studio Ive come across in Stockwell! The studio is full of amazing resources and art inspiration. They even have a beautiful garden to relax in at anytime you fancy a break. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who loves switching off from it all and who loves free snacks and a refreshing supply of alcohol and non alcohol drinks.
  • 5/5 from Chiara Misigoi, attended Sep 2024: This class was lovely: well organised in a cosy environment, clear instructions, plenty of materials and space available and a peaceful yet vibrant atmosphere.. I went with my friends and we all truly enjoyed the session: a beautiful and unique experience, and we got to keep our picassiette pieces!!
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Art4Space is a non-profit community interest company (CIC) that has been using art to create change and social justice since 1999. Our Community Arts Centre offers workshops in mosaic, kintsugi, ceramic, textile arts, and more, aiming to raise awareness around craftsmanship, art, and design. With a rich over 25-year history, we have honed our craft with sustainable practices and completed over 500 commissions in the public realm, showcasing our expertise and dedication. Known as the creative heart of Lambeth, our Centre provides a unique and inspiring environment for everyone to explore their creativity and learn from professionals. Join us to unlock your inner artist, explore your artistic potential and be part of the maker community. Your purchase supports our community arts projects, providing mental health support and promoting creative health for those in need.
Proceeds support community art projects focused on mental wellbeing and creative health.

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