Weekend Course: Creating Mosaics Inspired By Nature
When: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August, 2026.
Where: Made in Stirling, 44 King Street, Stirling, FK8 1AY.
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm both days
What’s included:
Two full days of tuition in a small group (max 12 participants).
Lunch and refreshments on both days.
All mosaic materials
Cost: £385
Design and create a unique piece of mosaic art inspired by nature.
Develop a design
You’ll start with an image from nature as inspiration. You will be encouraged to bring along your own images, but I will also provide a selection to choose from. I’ll show you some techniques for translating key elements from the image into a mosaic design.
Use materials creatively
You’ll explore how to use materials in different ways and how to combine them to create different surfaces and textures within your work.
A selection of materials will be provided, including slate, stone and glass, You are also welcome to bring along any materials you are keen to include in your work.
Putting it all together
Once decisions about design and materials have been made, you’ll start working on your mosaic.
During the class you will create up to 3 mosaics so that you can practice the full process more than once. Each mosaic will be approximately 4.5×6 inches.
There will be a limited supply of other sized substrates available if you prefer to work on a different scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each student will create their own unique design and make a mosaic based on this. Each mosaic will measure approximately 4.5 × 6 inches. You will be provided with materials to make up to three mosaics.
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All tools and materials will be provided. However, you are encouraged to bring your own tools if you have them. You may also bring any materials you are keen to incorporate into your mosaic. More information about this will be sent to students nearer the time
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It will be helpful to have some mosaic experience for this course. While there is plenty of time for individual feedback and support, you may find it challenging if you have never made a mosaic before. If you are not sure if this course is suitable for you, please email me to discuss further.
Booking terms: At the time of booking you will be asked to pay a £200 deposit. This will secure your place on the course. The balance of £185 is due by 20th June 2026. You will receive reminders about the balance and the deadline for payment. If the outstanding balance is not received by 20th June 2026, your deposit and place on the course will be considered forfeit and your place will be offered to someone else. If your place is filled, your deposit will be refunded, minus a 4% processing fee.
Cancellation policy: If you cancel before 20th June 2026, your deposit will be refunded minus a 4% processing fee. If you cancel after the 20th June 2026, your course fees will only be refunded if your space can be filled by someone else. I will keep a waitlist and will do my best to fill any spaces, but I cannot guarantee to fill the space in the event of a cancellation. A 4% processing fee is applied to all refunded payments.
If I have to cancel the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, your course fee will be refunded in full. However, I am not responsible for any other costs you may have incurred (travel, accommodation etc) as a result of booking the course. It is recommended that you take out appropriate insurance if you are concerned about this.