Sunday, August 24

Drop in Mosaic workshop

Delve into the world of mosaic and create something beautiful to take home.

By Seagulls

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Location

Seagulls Reuse

129 Water Lane Holbeck LS11 9UD United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

This ticket offers a flexible approach to our mosaic workshop. Pay for an hour BUT if you're having lots of fun and want to stay longer then you can pay by the hour. Additional hours are charged at £12.50 (on the day) and you can stay upto the close of the workshop at 3pm.

You will have the opportunity to create a mosaic on a board or on mesh, depending on whether you want the mosaic for indoor or external installation.

You will be guided through the design and making process to learn the techniques needed to create a beautiful mosaic.

If you have a specific project in mind, that's great please bring your design ideas and measurements. We can help you kick start your project and you will have the opportunity to purchase additional tiles and equipment if you have a bigger, more ambitious project in mind.

If you don't have anything specific in mind then we recommend spending some time looking online at mosaics for some inspiration.

*NB – Projects will need to be grouted at home. All grout is included in the cost and you will get a demonstration on how to do this.

Booking in advance is essential.

If you have any questions please contact Seagulls- events@seagullsreuse.org.uk

These workshops are particularly brilliant at they bring together 2 mosaic artists that are the bees knees. Alison Gordon, who established Seagulls Mosaic back in 2006 and Mary Goodwin, a mosaic artist who learnt from Alison and has gone on to run a successful mosaic business- https://www.marygoodwinmosaics.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking?

We have parking on site.

Are you easy to find on foot?

Yes, google maps recognises where we are. We are a 10 minute walk from Leeds train station.

What shall I wear?

Mosaic isn't particularly messy but you will be using PVA and handling dusty tiles. We recommend bringing an over shirt or apron to protect clothes. Or wear old clothes.

Do I need to know what I'm doing?

No! The idea is you will get a whistle stop run down of the basics and create a little mosaic to take home.

Should I have a design in mid?

We recommend looking at Pintrest or googling mosaic design before you come so you have an idea of what you may want to create so you don't waste time thinking about it. But no worries if you don't manage to do this we have plenty of ideas up our sleeves!

Will there be refreshments?

We have tea and coffee on tap. We usually have biscuits. You are more than welcome to bring lunch.

Organized by

Seagulls

Seagulls is a social enterprise based in the heart of Leeds. We aim to promote the reuse and repurposing of unwanted materials and sustainable living solutions whilst providing volunteering, training and job opportunities for marginalised people.

We have a large creative space with canvases to host painty events, a lovely big table in our paint store for colour consultations and a multi functional workshop space with three decorating pods that simulate real rooms.