Course content:

Over the two days you will be introduced to the varied art of mosaic - a little of the history and a lot about the materials.

The course enables you to explore techniques and materials whilst making an individual piece of work.  We will be working mainly with the direct method, which is sticking tiles directly to the surface.  The materials available are glass and ceramic tesserae, bathroom tiles, old china, buttons, mirror and other recycled materials, all in a range of colours from subtle to vibrant.

The weekend will provide all the basic techniques of cutting, laying and grouting.  This will give you the skills needed to complete further and more ambitious projects at home!

Personalise your work with any old bits of broken crockery or jewellery you can't bear to throw away - embed them into the mosaic and keep them forever.

Panels will be provided but, if you have something you would like to mosaic such as a tabletop, pot or mirror, then you are welcome to bring these along.  By the end of the weekend you will have completed a panel of between A4-A3 in size.

The course is suitable for beginners or those with some experience of mosaic who want to experiment further or try something a bit more ambitious.

There will be plenty of books to hand for design ideas, should you need them.

If you would like to discuss your requirements before the course, Anne can be contacted on 01206 870337 or by email anneschweg [at] gmail [dot] com.  Click on her name above to see more about her.

Comments from past participants:

Absolute breath of fresh air away from the daily rat race - just what I needed.

Really had a great time.  Everything was first class and I speak as someone who has gone on many courses.

Great venue, fabulous food and met some lovely p[eople.  The course gave me the basic skills and confidence needed to go away and start my own pieces of work.

Supber course.  The time has just flown but lovely to have masterpieces to take home finished.  Inspiring course tutor, amazing lunches, great venue and lots of interesting  people to share the weekend with.  W

 Thank you for a truly great weekend and for making me so welcome in your lovely home.  Chris

A superb weekend, spent with lots of like minded people from all walks of life.

Many questions answered.  All information fully described and demonstrated.  Contents – just that which I needed.  Lovely venue, have not been in summer but probably even better.  Food excellent, glad the recipes are on the website.

Wonderful surroundings and cookery.  Bob and Anne are very kind and gracious hosts.  Would definitely consider returning.

A sanctuary of loveliness.  Jane C.

Idyllic location and atmosphere,  Lovely to be welcomed in the car park on arrival.  Maybe items to bring could include tweezers, apron, cocktail stick etc.

The mosaic weekend was excellent.  I believe we all came away fired with enthusiasm.  Anne was able to appropriate an equal amount of time with each person.  Her guidance was gentle and never rode roughshod over one's ideas.  I haven't yet finished my table but each day I cut and place another tile.  I can't wait to finish but would rather take my time to get the best results.  Thank you once again for a most sartisfying experience.  Maureen D

I was so excited by the course that I woke up in the night to look at the photo I had taken of my mosaic!