Making small 3D structural bases for mosaic.
Description
In this one day workshop, you will learn the basics of how to create a weatherproof 3D base for mosaicing. You will learn how to create basic shapes from polystyrene and wedi foam board. This will include shaping the substrates with a rasp and using cutting tools. Once you have created your shape, you will then learn how to modify these to mount them onto stakes for display, and how to cover them with weatherproof material that will provide a surface to mosaic on. There will be semi pre-prepared bases provided to carry out next steps, while your adhesives are drying on your first bases. We will be working on about three different projects to take into account drying times. Please note, we will not actually be doing any mosaic in this workshop, we will simply be creating the blank base to work on. I will however advise on the best adhesives etc to use on them when you want to mosaic them. There will be semi pre-prepared bases provided to carry out next steps while your adhesives are drying on your first bases. This workshop is aimed at people with some experience in mosaic who want to take their mosaic art to the next level.
What's included in the price?
All materials and tools are included. Pre-made bases will also be provided to provide progression while adhesives dry.
Duration
6½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
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.
