Come join me Audrey (mosaicist) at the absolutely fab location of the Arty Farty Studio at Binghams Park Farm Farmhouse, Potten End Hill, Water End, Hemel Hempstead for a day of mosaic making loveliness!
I will support you in designing and creating your very own unique 30cm round or square mosaic mirror which will make a perfect addition to your garden this summer! Or prefer to keep it indoors? That's totally fine! Create a beautiful one of a kind mirror to take pride of place in your home.
Working with a wide variety of glass mosaic tiles, you will learn how to create a successful design, how to snip and place your tiles to create an effective design. All materials will be provided and should you not complete your design on the day you'll be given all necessary materials to take home with you and I'll be on-hand to support you to complete.
So come! On your own, with a friend or family. Sessions are very relaxed and welcoming and suitable for complete beginners and those already experienced in mosaic making.
So once you book, have a think about what design you'd like to create and feel free to email or call me to discuss your ideas.
You will be contacted three days before the course starts with any final details but until then if you have any queries please do get in touch via the "message the tutor" on this page.
Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.
Coffee/tea and biscuits are provided throughout the workshop. Please bring along a packed lunch and enjoy the gorgeous view of the open fields from the farm kitchen table where we will stop and break for 30 minutes.
All materials for you to create your mosaic are provided at the class. Should you not complete your design at the session you will be able to take away all the tiles you will need to complete your design at home.
6 hours (10:00am to 4:00pm)
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This workshop exceeded expectations on how much could be achieved in such a short time for an absolute mosaic novice! Audrey (and Mum) were throughout the day on hand to answer questions and advise, but the informality really made it a lovely experience and not just a tutorial. I thoroughly enjoyed the time to just "create" something, without everyday pressures intruding. Good luck Audrey with these workshops, and thank you for introducing me to something new.
Response from Montet Designs:
Hi GillThe evening was lovely. Audrey was very helpful in showing us what to do and there was a good selection of mosaic tiles to choose from. There was a nice group of interesting ladies and good to have the chance to natter whilst crafting. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.
Really enjoyable project, posted out really quickly in a lovely gift box.
Easy to do, didnt take long, and is a great size, bigger than I expected. I just need to decide where to hang it!
Response from Montet Designs:
Hi KatyI brought this as a craft activity we could all do as a family for my daughters birthday whilst on holiday. It was a huge success, we all really enjoyed ourselves and the results are great :)
Not started this yet but it looks great.
Really enjoyed making these mats. It was the first time I had worked on a mosaic and it was great fun. The kit arrived really quickly and was beautifully packaged. The instructions were easy to follow. Only difficulty was choosing the colour design. Would highly recommend for a complete beginner.
Response from Montet Designs:
Hi PennyMy son bought me a voucher as a birthday present. Due to the lockdown there were no courses to attend so I decided to send for this kit and I am so glad I did. Lovely colours and the kit contains everything you need including comprehensive instructions. Will enjoy doing this sat in the garden when the weather allows. Will also look for other kits/workshops from Audrey.
I bought the dragonfly mosaic kit for a friend. She loved it! Very fast delivery - all round, a great purchase.
Response from Montet Designs:
Hi JoanneI bought the coaster mosaic kit for a friend. I haven’t been able to pass it on yet, but I’m sure she will enjoy making the coasters. Very prompt delivery too.
Response from Montet Designs:
Hi JoanneThis kit is very pleasantly packed, looks lovely, is exactly what I’d hoped for and I’m very pleased with it.
I bought it for a gift which I am yet to give.
I’d suggest the picture and words advertising this kit state that it is for 4 coasters as that is great value and clearly affects folks decision when purchasing.
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Hi AnnetteI bought the unicorn kit for my grand daughter who's mad about unicorns at the moment. Very easy to assemble as no cutting of tiles, I'm sure she will absolutely love it! The finished article looks very attractive would definitely recommend this kit.
Response from Montet Designs:
Hi TinaIve not used the kit as yet but really pleased with the packaging & quality products cant wait to get started thank you
Bought as a Christmas present for my niece so can't comment on putting it together, but it looked fab in the box and was delivered really quickly.
My kit arrived very promptly, and it looks excellent. Will be starting very soon...
Bought the hearts pack , arrived so promptly, the pack looks absolutely gorgeous, can’t wait to make them up
Response from Montet Designs:
Hi Gill, thanks so much for your lovely feedback! I'm so pleased to hear you're happy with your kits :) Happy mosaicing!Bought to give as a present. It was received quickly and well packaged.
Bought as a present so I haven’t actually made it myself. The package arrived quickly and the contents look good.
Response from Montet Designs:
Hi JoanneBought as a present for someone else. Arrived quickly and looks good quality.
The Unicorn Mosaic kit arrived nice and quickly and was received eagerly by myself who had seen the kit in the Saturday Telegraph.
The unicorn was so well photographed I just couldn't resist the beautiful colours of the pearlescent tiles even though I felt a bit of an imposter being rather older than the age bracket for who the kit was suggested ! 🤭
As soon as the kit arrived I was on the case and completed the unicorn within 24 hours of arriving. My daughter (31) also got in on the act and took charge of the two stars included in the kit...so we both enjoyed the kit very much. Have still to really tidy up the edges and polish up the tiles...but essentially its done.
Thank you!
A winner!
Response from Montet Designs:
Hi CarolineBought this kit for our 9 yo granddaughter.
Audrey at Montet Designs was extremely helpful and kindly put a birthday greeting in the package which she then promptly forwarded directly to the birthday girl. Still awaiting feedback out I know she will be delighted with it - she is unicorn mad!
Excellent service.
Response from Montet Designs:
Thank for your lovely feedback Jim. I hope your granddaughter has a wonderful time creating her very own unicorn!I haven’t started it yet but the ordering, communication and delivery was easy and very good.
Looks great, just need some time put aside to do it 😀
Response from Montet Designs:
Thanks so much for your lovely feedback! I hope you enjoy creating your wreath 😊I bought 3 different mosaic kits for Christmas presents (elephants, hearts and coasters). They arrived the next day very well packaged and I think the recipients will be delighted. It’s nice to find something a bit different and affordable which should provide hours of enjoyment, and I look forward to seeing the finished results.
Response from Montet Designs:
Thanks for your lovely feedback Lesley! I'm really pleased you were happy with your purchases and I hope the recipients enjoy creating their mosaics over the Christmas holidays 😊I purchases the Seaglass coasters for my first attempt at mosaic crafting. I really enjoyed creating the patterns on each coaster and the completion of the finished article.
I have already purchased my next kit, the Unicorn. I am really looking forward to starting it very soon.
Response from Montet Designs:
Hi LesleyThis is a great kit! I have never done mosaics before but everything you need is supplied and I was delighted with the finished result.
Response from Montet Designs:
Thank you! I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your kit. Many thanks for your feedback. Audrey.The kit arrived promptly and was very well packaged and presented.
It's going to my grand-daughter for her birthday so I'm waiting to see what she makes of it.I have high hopes!
Response from Montet Designs:
I hope your granddaughter has a lovely time creating her very own unicorn! Many thanks for your purchase.I bought this kit as a birthday present for my daughter (obsessed with unicorns) and it arrived very promptly and beautifully packaged. Can't wait to now see her reaction when she opens it (and also to spend an afternoon happily crafting together).
Response from Montet Designs:
Lovely! I hope you both enjoy creating the unicorn together : ) Many thanks for your purchase.