Mark Making and Mosaics - clay and composition
Description
Come and join ceramic artist Alison Waters and mosaic artist Tracey Cartledge for an exciting double workshop. Sunday 22nd September 2024, 10am - 4pm - Day 1 - Working with Clay The morning will be spent exploring mark making on paper - how can we use traditional materials and found objects to create marks? Enjoy experimenting and taking the time to build your own library of marks. The afternoon will be an opportunity to transfer your marks onto porcelain clay tiles, to be used in your mosaic after they've been fired. Learn how to roll out clay tiles and experiment creating beautiful textures and marks on the surface using a variety of tools and clay slip. Alison will then fire the tiles ready for you to cut up and use in session 2. Sunday 13th October 2024, 10am - 4pm - Day 2 - Mosaic Composition Create a composition incorporating your fired ceramic tile pieces together with a selection from a wide range of available mosaic materials, both traditional e.g. marble, coloured glass and contemporary e.g. manufactured ceramics, found objects etc. This double workshop opens up a wealth of possibilities and a great opportunity for creative experimentation. Both artists will be on hand at each session to offer guidance and advice.
What's included in the price?
All the materials used and kiln-firing of the ceramic tiles are included in the price. Tools will be provided for you as well as plenty of refreshments throughout the day. Please bring a packed lunch.
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Tracey is a self-employed artist, specialising in mosaic. She restores architectural mosaics and creates bespoke works of art to commission for both public spaces and private property. In 2014, she restored the mosaic floors of Victoria Station, Manchester, as part of its £44million refurbishment and is currently working on the project for 2 years to restore Manchester Town Hall's mosaic floors with The Mosaic Restoration Company. Tracey plays an active role in community learning: working independently with schools, galleries and museums and with adults at her regular studio workshops.
FAQs
We always ask you to bring a packed lunch but we provide hot drinks and biscuits throughout the day.
In winter, we recommend bringing plenty of warm layers of clothing, as the studio spaces are cold.
Depending on the specific workshop that you've chosen, it might be useful for you to bring reference images.
Our workshops always begin at 10.00am and you'll be welcome to come in and get settled from 9.45am.
We don't have a dedicated car park but there are usually plenty of free parking spaces available on Canal Street at the weekend.
