Indirect Method Mosaic Workshop: Full Day

Learn how to make a stunning mosaic at this fun workshop in London!



7 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £95

On the hunt for one-of-a-kind handmade gift ideas or fun things to do in London with a group? Come and learn how to piece together your own magnificent mosaic at this all-day workshop in Holborn!
You'll learn from expert mosaicist Giulia, who will help you experiment with the indirect method of mosaic making, where the piece is formed backwards on paper in a mirror image and then flipped onto the wooden support and grouted.
This one-day mosaic workshop is a great chance to learn about the history and evolution of mosaic as you get hands-on and have a go yourself. You'll pick up plenty of top tips from your teacher as you sit back, relax and let your creativity take over!
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 indirect method: glueing your tesserae on brown paper and then flipping it onto the wooden support.
  • How to complete and grout your mosaic.
You'll finish this beginner-friendly craft class with a potential new passion and an exquisite mosaic to take home and treasure or gift to a loved one!
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. 15cm x 15cm to take home.
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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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Recent reviews of Indirect Method Mosaic Workshop: Full Day

  • 5/5 from Faith Short, attended Apr 2023: Our one-day mosaic workshop was wonderful. Clever patterns which were readily accessible; piece by piece we learned the art of mosaic. Highly recommended and very satisfying.
  • 5/5 from Anna Panitkova, attended Oct 2022: Perfect. Julia is amazing very interesting, moderately difficult with good music and great company. Julia paid attention to everyone. Tried to help and guide. She is comfortable as a teacher and interesting person)
  • 5/5 from Ed Thwaites, attended Jun 2022: We loved it, Giulia was a a great teacher, allowing us the freedom to do what we wanted but was always on hand to help keep it from going too off piste. The whole class has a calm atmosphere and you end up with a good sized mosaic on a birch ply frame. I will absolutely be recommending to friends, I think it’s something everyone should try.
  • 5/5 from Caroline Rook, attended Mar 2022: Had an excellent day learning the indirect method of mosaic. Guilia is a lovely & patient teacher.
  • 5/5 from Jacques Launay, attended Feb 2022: This was a great event. Giulia is a very skilled and knowledgeable teacher - I learned a lot and hope I will get to put it into practice!
  • 5/5 from Toni Toni, attended Jan 2022: I had an excellent time attending the full day Indirect method workshop. To have the opportunity to learn from Giulia as an expert in her trade was a delight. Thoroughly enjoyed myself and would highly recommend. I took away from this class far more than just my made mosaic.
  • 5/5 from Emma-Jane Houghton, attended Jan 2022: A wonderful workshop guided by the talented Julia. Take some time out of reading chaos to trace a beautiful design, pick your colours and create a mosaic magic in a meditative tranquil setting. I will definitely be back xx
  • 5/5 from Pearl Pearl, attended Sep 2021: Interesting to know the difference between indirect and direct techniques. Also, it was fun to see how working with glass squares for the mosaic was tricker than the mattes square ones.Giulia was lovely and welcoming. She was great in giving advice as you worked on your piece. She was really informative and very accommodating. It was great to see her working on pieces whilst we worked. Provided tea/coffee/water and biscuits.The workshop was a lovely environment to work in. She also took pictures of us whilst we worked throughout the day- which was wonderful as we got pictures to remember the day along with the mosaic!Would definitely recommend the workshop.
  • 5/5 from Jean Williams, attended Feb 2020: A great fun day out, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Guilia. I learnt a lot too and came away with a real sense of achievement having completed my own mosaic panel! Guilia is an excellent teacher, very friendly, patient and experienced. The small class size results in a much more personal and flexible approach. The location near Holborn is great too. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone irrespective of their experience in mosaics (or none as in my case!) Have a go you will not regret it.Thank you very much Guilia!!
  • 5/5 from Rachael Rachael, attended Oct 2019: I had a great day at South London mosaic studio - I was really impressed with how much I had learnt in only 8 hours! Giulia was really supportive and encouraging in all stages of the course, and offered extra help when needed. The studio was well-equipped with the tools we needed to use to make our mosaic and the materials were of very high quality. Whilst we were cutting and laying out tiles, Giulia was telling us all about the origins of mosaic, different techniques and her personal work. Her knowledge and passion for mosaic is extensive and certainly made me want to continue learning more about the artform.
  • 5/5 from Pia, attended Oct 2019: Giulia is hugely knowledgable and experienced, a real expert in her field who is able to transmit her passion for the craft and the range of techniques clearly and with great enthusiasm. Her beautiful studio is well-equipped with everything you need to make your own piece of mosaic. Time really flew by as we drew out our designs, learned how to cut and arrange tiles and then mix concrete to assemble the final framed work. I particularly loved selecting the colours of beautiful tiles for my design, and seeing the 'big reveal' as the piece is refined and completed. Giulia is really encouraging and was on hand to help with the inevitable challenges that arise when learning new skills. I've always admired mosaic- from Roman to Victorian examples, so it was fascinating to hear about how they are made and gain insight into the skills of the mosaicist. I was extremely proud to bring home my finished work and explain all the techniques i had learned in just one day.
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.
2026-10-16 15:00:00
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