This half day workshop is a 'taste of mosaic' where you will learn how to use mosaic tools and material to create an unique piece of art.

Half Day Workshops are suitable for people who are complete beginners wanting try a taster session to learn the basics of mosaic making and have a fun day, but everyone is welcome to join this workshop and the content will be tailored
to suit people's ability levels.

Develop your creativity skill making a 10cm x 10 cm mosaic using the direct technique, where the tesserae is glued directly onto wooden support. 

The workshop includes all materials, tools and wooden frame.

**Workshop contents** : 

-  Introduction to the course and the technique;
-  Selection of the design and materials;
-  How to transfer/ draw an image to prepare the creation of a 
    mosaic
-  How to cut and shape tiles to create your own mosaic using 
    mosaic nippers;
-  How to create a mosaic using *Andamento* (layout) 
    technique;
-  Direct method : gluing your tesserae directly onto the 
    wooden support;
-  Complate and grout your mosaic. 


Giulia Manzoni is an Italian Graduated Mosaicist from the Mosaic School of Spilimbergo (Italy) where she gained a complete mosaic education spanning from history and  design to fabrication and installation. Now based in London, Giulia collaborated on numerous projects such as the floor restoration of the Victoria &Albert Museum. She is also involved in several bespoken mosaic projects and in mosaic teaching. 

Her mosaic teaching experience started in 2014 when she was working as Costumer Mosaic Designer in a mosaic studio based in San Francisco. After moving  to London she started her own mosaic courses under the name of South London Mosaic.

South London Mosaic is a mosaic studio open to everyone,  beginners, hobbyists and for those who would like to improve their own mosaic skills.  Is a studio where the students have the opportunity to learn the ancient art of Mosaic through short weekend workshops and  one to one session. The purpose of these courses is to provide them  the best opportunity  and experince to create  a piece of art guided by  the knowledge of an expert mosaicist.


South London Mosaic

Learn to create your unique  mosaic in a dynamic and creative environment  guided by an expert mosaicist! 