Join Katy Galbraith of Recycle Me Mosaics in a one day course learning the basics of making a mosaic picture or mirror in discarded ceramics. This workshop is ideal for beginners, improvers and curious crafters and offers a fun-filled day with step-by-step guidance in a small group.
 
You will learn cutting and adhesion techniques and positioning of tesserae.  You will be guided through the process of creating a design.  Birds, fish, flowers are all possibilities, and can be colourful or monochrome, depending on your own style and the materials available. There will be a grouting demonstration in the afternoon, with grout available to take away and complete your mosaic at home. The photos are indicative of what could be achieved during this workshop.
 
A selection of ceramics, tiles, nuggets, and glass will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own for your project, giving it a more personal feel, more akin to a traditional patchwork quilt idea, where only you will know the provenance of the pieces. Tools and other materials are also provided. We will be working on wooden boards, so not suitable for outdoors.
 
It would be useful if you have thought what you would like to make before the workshop, but not essential.  Katy is happy to discuss your ideas before you attend, and to ensure you have the dimensions of the board if specific sizes are required.
 
Katy Galbraith has been working as a professional mosaic artist for over 15 years, and is a professional member of BAMM (British Association of Modern Mosaic). The reuse of materials is a core part of her own work.  She exhibits extensively, and has two pieces in the National Museum of Scotland.