Large stained glass mosaic garden stakes

Description

If you have some mosaic and glass cutting experience or have completed one of my other workshops, and would like to develop your skills further on a larger piece, then this is the perfect workshop for you. We will quickly brush up on glass cutting skills as well as how to use a glass grinder. I will go over again the best ways to glue your glass on to the acrylic to avoid grout bleed, and we will look at the skills needed to glue down larger pieces of glass. You will be provided with a pre-cut and drilled acrylic base in the shape of a teardrop. We will spend the Saturday planning, cutting and glueing the glass onto your teardrop. There will be basic design ideas and examples available on the day, but you are welcome to bring your own ideas or we can work on one together. We will pay particular attention to how design elements work together and how best to combine colours. We will be aiming to have completed the glasswork on the teardrop by the end of the day. Small groups will enable one-to-one help to be available all day. On the Sunday we will clean up the mosaiced piece and grout it. You will be taught the tricks of the trade to make this process easier. We will also attach the metal pole to your mosaic. By Sunday lunchtime you should have a beautiful piece of artwork to take home to your garden. Refreshments will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch, an apron, and wear close toed shoes. Course runs Saturday 10-4pm and Sunday 10-1pm Class size: 4

What's included in the price?

All materials are included and use of all tools needed to complete your mosaic.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Baobab Tree Mosaics

with Craft Courses since 2022

Message the tutor

Yvette Green is a stained glass mosaic artist based in Gloucestershire. Originally from South Africa, Yvette trained in Botany and Education before working in mosaics for the last 13 years. Yvette mosaicked one of the large hares for the Cirencester March Hare Festival, 2014 and also for the Cotswold Hare Trail in 2017. She is a member of the Cotswold Craftsmen and the British Association of Modern Mosaics. She is excited about teaching her techniques and spreading some mosaic love.