🌿 Found Forms & Objects for Mosaics 🌿

Step into the next level of mosaic art with this multi-session workshop designed for adventurous makers! Over two to three sessions, you’ll expand your mosaic practice through the use of alternative backing materials, found objects, and thoughtful design planning with stencils.

We’ll explore which substrates and materials are effective for mosaics. Along the way, you’ll gain hands-on experience cutting and shaping backing and mosaic materials using a range of studio tools, including a tile ring saw, wood chop saw, glass grinders, and an array of cutters and nippers. These skills will help you confidently incorporate unusual materials into your mosaics.

Using stencils as guides, you’ll also learn strategies for planning layouts, balancing composition, and creating stronger mosaic outcomes. By the end, you’ll have a finished piece and the knowledge to bring new materials, new techniques, and smarter planning into your mosaic practice.

Length: 2–3 sessions (with optional studio time)
Level: Beginner-friendly, with plenty for experienced mosaicists to discover

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*All below images have been pasted from pinterest as examples of using found materials as mosaic backing.

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In this workshop you will learn…

  • Choosing safe and appropriate backing materials (wood, mesh, wedi board, etc.)

  • Tool orientation + safety: tile ring saw, wood chop saw, glass grinders, cutters, and nippers

  • Cutting and shaping dishes, pottery, glass, and ceramic tile

  • Using stencils for design planning and layout

  • Strategies for arranging and composing with found objects

  • Advanced shaping and cutting with saws and grinders

  • Grout options, finishing, mounting, and installation considerations

You will make:

  • One larger finished mosaic on an alternative backing of your choice

  • Hands-on experience with a full range of tools for cutting and shaping

  • The confidence to incorporate found objects and new backings into future mosaics

Extras included:

  • Optional bonus, 3hrs of make-up session/studio time with Deb and tools during a future Nip-n-Sip (October or November) or by scheduling a pod during studio hours.

  • Instructor support and troubleshooting throughout the process.

  • Group sharing and reflection to wrap up the workshop.

  • We’ll share our finished projects on this page.