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Olicana Mosaics

Contact name: David James
7
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(5)
about 12 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

David James creates beautiful pebble mosaics for gardens, country estates and public spaces both in the UK and abroad. His work is featured in award winning gardens and has won several Gold awards for his work, including a show garden. David's work is featured in The English Garden magazine, Country Life, The World of Interiors, and Only Bespoke. His work can be seen at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Sir Roy Strong’s The Laskett, the acclaimed Betty Tea Rooms and Chelsea Flower Show.

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Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
4 Oct 25'

Libby reviewed: Create a pebble mosaic garden feature with award winning artist David James in Ilkley

"I not only had a lovely day with David and Caroline but I learnt a great deal about the history of mosaics before making my own. pebble mosaic. They generously shared their wide knowledge and expertise and took time to make sure that I was happy with my own creation. They also gave me advice on the project that I wished to undertake when I came home. Great day thanks. "

22 Feb 23'

Helen reviewed: Create a pebble mosaic garden feature with award winning artist David James in Ilkley

"I learnt so much on this course and now have the confidence to make more mosaics of my own. The process is magical. I brought some of my own stones that the kids had collected to add a personal touch. You don’t need to be artistic. The steps are kept simple and help is always to hand. Very relaxing and therapeutic- carefully placing each stone. And the end result brilliant. I would thoroughly recommend anyone giving it a go. "

24 Oct 22'

Fiona Armstrong reviewed: Create a pebble mosaic garden feature with award winning artist David James in Ilkley

"What a wonderful, informative course David and Caroline provide. My friend and I attended this day course last Saturday and we enjoyed it very much. David and Carloine are warm friendly people and their knowledge of their craft is boundless. I have always wanted to have a go at making pebble mosaics and to make one with such brilliant artists to help guide me was a real joy, I am looking forward to seeing the finished result. Bear in mind that you will need to collect your mosaic at a later date as the setting adhesives obviously need time to dry out properly. Ilkley is a lovely market town and I am looking forward to having another good lood around it when I go to collect my mosaic. Thank you David and Caroline for running such a wonderful course, you are Stars and your work is Amazing Xx"

6 Aug 22'

Karen Westwood reviewed: Create a pebble mosaic garden feature with award winning artist David James in Ilkley

"I really enjoyed this opportunity to learn the process involved in making a pebble mosaic. It was a fun day with lots of encouragement and help from mosaic experts David and Caroline. The course is expensive but I received it as a special present and it has been an unforgettable day. It also gave me the skills to try the process for myself at home. Thank you David and Caroline. "