Make a mosaic (for beginners).

Kai reviewed: Make a mosaic (for beginners).

"I've been knitting, sewing, making toys for most of my life. Then... I suddenly needed a special gift for a special occasion. I wanted it to be something I have never done before to surprise everybody, including myself. I always liked mosaics so I thought it's time to make one myself. I needed a teacher, tools and materials to my idea come true. I found it all in Tracey's studio. A lovely encouraging teacher, inspiring environment and huge amount of colourful materials to start my new journey. Thank you Tracey for a day well spent in your cosy studio. My apple tree is growing well...in every sense."

Amanda reviewed: Make a mosaic (for beginners).

"I loved every minute of this day and now feel inspired to start a mosaic project at home. The venue was amazing and Tracy is such a welcoming and talented artist. I would like Tracy to be stood next to me as I get independently creative but her guidance and help has given me both new skills and confidence. Thank you …. "

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Hi Amanda It was really good to meet you and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your start to the wonderful world of mosaic making. I hope that you will send me a pic of your finished portrait in the fullness of time and look forward to seeing who or what comes next. If you have any problems sourcing materials, give me a shout. All the best, Tracey"

Adele Darroch reviewed: Make a mosaic (for beginners).

"Tracey is a talented artist , inspiring teacher and the day course was everything I hoped it would be . She gave just the right amount of information , plenty of time to try out techniques and supported each individual to experiment in their own individual way. It was such an enjoyable day I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. "

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Hi Adele Thank you for your kind and very heartwarming review. It was great to meet and work with you yesterday and I'm delighted that the workshop delivered everything that you hoped it would. I look forward to hearing how you get on and hope to see you again before too long. All the best, Tracey"

Ashley reviewed: Make a mosaic (for beginners).

"I really fancied trying something new, and this introduction to mosaics was perfect. Plenty to learn, explained in a clear and easy to follow way. Lots of hands of experience in a lovely studio with other like-minded people. It was a very enjoyable day out. Tracey as an instructor was obviously very passionate about the topic, had loads of great examples and books to share, and was such a warm and friendly person! I'd highly recommend this course to anyone."

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Ashley, thank you so much. That makes great reading and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the day as much as I did. It was rewarding to see the progress you made - especially with the consideration and decision making for your design and the choice of cutting technique. That was a lot to achieve on your first day of mosaic making and I hope that you find time to continue with your piece, as I'm sure it will be fabulous."

Sharon Allen reviewed: Make a mosaic (for beginners).

"I booked the course to do something different- to take me out of my comfort zone. I’m so glad I did, I had a wonderful day! Tracey is a fantastic tutor- she is passionate about Mosaics and has a wealth of knowledge which she eagerly shared with me and the other students. We made fridge magnets before moving on to our chosen pieces. Those of us who didn’t finish were given more than enough material - and advice to be able to complete them at home. Like other reviews have said the day just flew by and I enjoyed every minute! Thanks Tracey "

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Thank you very much, Sharon. I'm so glad you did, too, and pleased that you enjoyed the day. Your Queen Nefertiti was a great choice of design and really came to life in mosaic. I also thought that you made excellent choices with the materials and colour combinations that you used. It was lovely to meet you and to have your input and good company throughout the day."

Jean Price reviewed: Make a mosaic (for beginners).

"I really enjoyed this course. Tracey is helpful, friendly, encouraging and knowledgeable. The day just flew by. It was my first time at attempting mosaic. Although I am not at all 'arty', I found with Tracey's help I was able to start a project which I am really looking forward to finishing at home. I would certainly recommend this course."

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Jean, thank you for your kind review. Despite insisting that you are "not at all arty", you produced a very attractive mosaic of a stylised owl, inspired by a cheerful textile design. Combining glass smalti and unglazed porcelain in your piece worked really well in this design and I look forward to seeing your finished mosaic in due course. Thank you for your recommendation, much appreciated."

Megan reviewed: Make a mosaic (for beginners).

"Tracey is an exceptional teacher who engages worth the class inspiring every person to do something personal to them. I can’t recommend this class highly enough and will definitely book to do another one in the future. "

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Megan, thank you for this wonderful review, it is much appreciated. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and the process of mosaic making. You worked with confidence and exuberance to produce a work of art that was bold and impactful whilst conveying sensitivity to the delicate nature of the subject using a carefully considered palette of colours, textures and materials. Well done and I'll look forward to seeing you in the studio again next time!"