A Day of Mosaics

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Here is your chance to produce colourfully decorated piece for the home or as a gift., Mosaics are the art of creating images using small pieces of coloured glass, stone or other material, called tessarae (pronounced tess-er-eye). The course will introduce you to the craft and give you some practical experience; initially the tutor will demonstrate basic mosaic techniques such as; planning your design on paper, choosing a colour scheme, transferring your design to a mosaic base, cutting and shaping tessarae, placing and adhering tessarae on your chosen base, grouting the design and cleaning the finished product. Students will work on one small project. This course is suitable for all students who have a degree of manual dexterity. Students will be instructed in the basic principles of producing a small mosaic item.

Course information

Name: A Day of Mosaics Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160712 11:01:57 Updated 20160712 11:01:57

Entry requirements

A baseboard will be supplied but students will need to pay in the class for their mosaic materials. The cost will be from £5 - £10. Please bring your own notebook/sketchpad and pencils., There will be an hour for lunch. There is a café on site and many places to eat in adjoining streets., Health and Safety:, You must wear closed toe shoes, All masks, gloves and ear defenders will be supplied if necessary, No drinks are allowed in the studio because of the possible risks of contamination. Equipment required A baseboard will be supplied but students will need to pay in the class for their mosaic materials. The cost will be from £5 - £10. Please bring your own notebook/sketchpad and pencils., There will be an hour for lunch. There is a café on site and many places to eat in adjoining streets., Health and Safety:, You must wear closed toe shoes, All masks, gloves and ear defenders will be supplied if necessary, No drinks are allowed in the studio because of the possible risks of contamination.

Provider

Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted

Address

Head Office
College Road Town: Sittingbourne County:Kent

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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