Develop your creativity skill making a 15cm x 15 cm mosaic using the direct technique, where the tesserae is glued directly onto wooden support. 

The one day mosaic workshop will give you an introduction into a  mosaic world, having the opportunity to learn and discover  more about this ancient art. The emphasis will be on the making  however, there will also be the chance to gain some knowledge of the history and evolution of  mosaic over the centuries. 

All  designs are already  provided by the tutor. If you wish to bring your own design it will need to be agreed with the tutor in advance before the start of the workshop.  

Please email the tutor  in order to receive  the templates design after completing your booking. 

The workshops includes all materials.

**Workshop contents** : 

-  Introduction to the course and the technique;
-  Selection of the design and materials;
-  How to trasfer/ draw an image to prepare the creation of a 
    mosaic
-  How to cut and shape tiles to create your own mosaic using 
    mosaic nippers;
-  How to create a mosaic using Andamento (layout) 
    technique;
-  Direct method : gluing your tesserae directly onto the 
    wooden support;
-  Complate and grout your mosaic. 


One Day Direct Method Mosaic Workshop

Gabrielle

Me and my mum had a great day at Giulia's lovely studio! Giulia was very welcoming and knowledgable. All materials were laid out and ready to go and there was a great selection of tiles and colours to choose from. Everything was explained clearly and the time flew bye as we saw our work come together piece by piece.The best moment is right at the end, grouting done and you're cleaning the tiles, the whole thing comes to life and the colours pop!
Thanks for a great day, we're very happy with what we made!

Laura Yearsley

Giulia was a fantastic teacher and this course was absolutely brilliant. She very helpful and patient and I walked away with a beautiful mosaic that I was very proud to have made. I would 100% recommend this course!

Sharon Bedworth

 I booked the Mosaic Workshop for my friends birthday. We both had a really enjoyable day. Giulia was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We were given clear instructions but allowed to experiment and be creative whilst knowing that Giulia was there so that we could ask any questions. The day was relaxing and very enjoyable. Thank you.

Mimi K

Enjoyed the experience very much. Giulia is a great teacher with a lovely personality. 

Christine

I was a complete beginner to mosaics and Giulia was a great teacher, patient and knowledgeable.  I really enjoyed learning the technique and was very pleased with my finished piece.  I also had a chance to see some of Giulia's own mosaic work and was much impressed!  I would definitely recommend this class.

Jessica Dickens

Loved it! Really fun and relaxing atmosphere - the snacks provided were the cherry on top. Felt very welcome and had a lovely day, my mosaic sits proudly on my mantel place. 

Lyndell 

A very insightful and fun class!  Giulia explained everything well, and was super supportive throughout. 

Paula Cooze

It was a great day, really relaxed and very calming.  
Giulia is a fantastic teacher.  

Dipti Soul

It was an informative and fun session which really makes you appreciate all parts of the design process. Highly recommend. 

Louise

I booked on to a one day direct method mosaic workshop. Giulia was fantastic, so knowledgable and helpful and I came away with a completed mosaic square. A thoroughly enjoyable day and great to be working in an artist's studio. Thank you Giulia!

We created two mosaics on the day with Guilia who was really informative and patient. Our creativity has been stimulated and I am already making a little list of items to buy to take this up as a new hobby. 

Nicola 

Giulia was lovely and welcoming as soon as we stepped in the room! Very relaxing atmosphere and having decided to create my own template last minute, Giulia was able to accommodate me and was extremely helpful throughout the workshop. Highly recommend! 

Cliodhna

Giulia was very warm and welcoming. She provided clear instructions and was very patient encouraging us to make the best mosaic we could. There was a beautiful array of mosaic tiles on offer to choose from. Refreshments were available and Giulia kept us going with regular tea and coffee. Her studio is bright and cheerful with lots of stunning examples of her work. The time passed so quickly. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and the company of Giulia and the other participant and highly recommend the one day direct method mosaic making course! 

Lavinia

The teacher was friendly and kindly offered tea which was in addition to the snacks provided.  The class was fun and the morning flew by!

Vicky

What a great course. I had tried some mosaicing before, but I learned so much about how to work out the design, how to cut and position the tiles, how to achieve a good finish. It was a great day and Giulia was super friendly - and an amazing artist. Thank you! 

Carol

Guilia clearly explained how to use the tools and create an amazing mosaic!  I didn't believe I could do it but was really impressed with the result.  The  day was very relaxed and informal; the venue light and airy and all in all a very enjoyable day.

Zarina

Such a great day. Giulia's studio is a lovely space in Central London and the pace of the workshop was just right. She was so helpful and it was fun to get an insight into her work

Helen King

I booked the workshop for my mum’s birthday and we had such a lovely day. It was great to have a selection of designs to choose from and and inspire us for our pieces and Guilia did a great job of explaining what to do and helping throughout the day. Fab selection of coloured tiles to choose from too. We were very chuffed with the pieces we created. Thank you Guilia! 

Gulce

Giulia was concise with her explanations, which allowed us to get started fast without being overwhelmed by the information. When we got stuck in a technical issue or artistic design she happily provided us with options in order to find a exit route.

Fernanda

Amazing experience! Giulia is lovely, very patient and knowledgeable. Mosaic is harder than it looks but we all managed to finish our pieces in the end, they looked lovely for first timers, and now I am looking forward to my next class of the Indirect Technique. Recommended!

Angus

Really great day with an excellent teacher. Thanks Giulia!

Steve

Giulia was fantastic! We really enjoyed our day workshop for the Direct method of Mosaic! It was quite a long day but she made it really fun, and gave each of us lots of individual advice and help. She also had a great playlist of music while we were tiling away. We have a new found appreciation of mosaics and are really proud of ours!

Ioanna Pantazopoulou

A fantastic workshop for anyone interested in mosaic. I really enjoyed the day and it went by very quick. Giulia is very friendly, always helpful and dedicates enough time to everyone throughout the day. Would definitely recommend 

Tessa Prince

What a great workshop - Giulia is a very patient tutor and her organisation skills are second to none. Thank you very much indeed.

Liz Tibbels

Wonderful experience .  Very welcoming, and everything you need is supplied,  there is  ongoing support and guidance through the day.  A friendly environment. You get to make and take home a beautiful mosaic tile.  
Giulio is an inspirational artist and an excellent teacher.  

Taylor

This course was a fantastic (stress-free) introduction to mosaics. We had a great time and Giulia was a great teacher every step of the way. Can't recommend it enough!

Adele  Evans-Tomlinson 

Overall it was an enjoyable experience, it did feel a little rushed especially if it takes a while to get the hang of the technique. We would have like a bit more direction but it was very nice that there are 4 in the class

Aidan

 
giulia was a great and it was such a lovely experience! 

nicholas whyman

Really lovely way to spend a day. Giulia was a great teacher and made it fun and enjoyable.

Jayne

A very enjoyable day, the time flew by on this fascinating course. Guilia is an excellent teacher of her art and very patient with complete beginners like me. Thank you Guilia

Brian 

This class is absolutely fantastic, great for beginners. Giulia is an excellent communicator, has lots of interesting information to share as you go through the day.
She is able to transfer the basic skills and enable you to come away feeling like you’ve accomplished something.

Once again, brilliant day to be a part of and Giulia is passionate and encouraging 

Begum  Komurcuoglu

very fun course! well instructed and I love the mosaic that I made

Fiona Harrison

A truly terrific full day workshop. Great fun! 

Anna Mchugh

Had an excellent day, learnt a lot and completed a lovely tile.  Highly recommend.  Anna

elizabeth molinari

A wonderful class. Giulia is an excellent, patient teacher. Small group, plenty of time, very relaxing but also hard work! I highly recommend for learning the basics of mosaic making. 

Olivia Heyworth

Guilia was amazing, so patient and knowledgeable. It was such a wonderful mediative session, with an achievable task and a take away piece. Loved it!

Lili Le Bolloch-Brochen

Excellent day course in ceramique for beginners. Patient and encouraging teacher.

John Cooksonjs

A great first time experience. Challenging, but learnt a lot from Guilia and in a studio surrounded by some of her inspiring work and sample pieces. You don't have to slavishly follow the Adamento when time is limited. In my case, pleasure can be taken from a bit of freestyling (with Giulia's guidance) which can still produce a worthwhile piece of work. This one day workshop has made me think it would be a wonderful hobby to pursue.

Alexandra Eder

Giulia's studio is great and she is a very good teacher. I really enjoyed the workshop. I would have liked to find out more about Giulia's work and career, it was a very quiet class. Still great though!

Magda Bird

Brilliant workshop! Very peaceful and we now both have gorgeous mosaics. Thank you! 

Ronnie Alecio

Very enjoyable experience. Giulia is attentive, patient and very willing to accommodate. I would very much urge you to go for it, I will surely be repeating! 

Learn to create your unique  mosaic in a dynamic and creative environment  guided by an expert mosaicist! 

This half day workshop is a 'taste of mosaic' where you will learn how to use mosaic tools and material to create an unique piece of art.

Half Day Workshops are suitable for people who are complete beginners wanting try a taster session to learn the basics of mosaic making and have a fun day, but everyone is welcome to join this workshop and the content will be tailored
to suit people's ability levels.

Develop your creativity skill making a 10cm x 10 cm mosaic using the direct technique, where the tesserae is glued directly onto wooden support. 

The workshop includes all materials, tools and wooden frame.

**Workshop contents** : 

-  Introduction to the course and the technique;
-  Selection of the design and materials;
-  How to transfer/ draw an image to prepare the creation of a 
    mosaic
-  How to cut and shape tiles to create your own mosaic using 
    mosaic nippers;
-  How to create a mosaic using *Andamento* (layout) 
    technique;
-  Direct method : gluing your tesserae directly onto the 
    wooden support;
-  Complate and grout your mosaic. 


Half Day Mosaic Workshop - Direct Method 

Excellent fun and we learnt a lot about the history of mosaics too, highly recommended! 

Great course - highly recommended - the half day flew by!!

Jenny G

I had the most wonderful day.  I'm a of a certain age and a rather nervous beginner and Giulia could not have been more patient, kind and helpful, I learnt so much.     Complete bliss from start to finish

Jenny Goodwin

I am of a certain age and a rather nervous beginner, Giulia was kind, patient and helpful. The course was complete bliss from start to finish.

Daphne Robertson

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed attending the Mosaic Workshop.  We hadn't realised just how much physical effor and concentration are needed to produce mosaics and we are very pleased with our efforts!  Guilia was very informative, helpful and patient.  Thank for a very interesting session.

Elyza 

Thank you Giulia for the great mosaic class. I found you to be a good teacher for all the primary skills necessary for mosaic work and I am VERY pleased with my sweet little work of art! 

Havva

The half day workshop was fantastic! Giulia gave us a brief introduction to mosaics and the tools and materials we could use. There was plenty of colours of tiles (both ceramic and glass) to chose from, and the templates of the designs she prepared in advance made it very easy to make a start. Having made a coaster in 4 hours as a complete beginner was very fulfiling. She was very helpful throughout, being hands-on when we had any difficulties, but otherwise gave us space to make the mosaic the way we wanted. I'd highly recommend it.

L Walker 

I had a wonderful time. Giulia leads a lovely class and any time spent in her studio is time well spent. 

Ayushmita

It was a lovely class with a beautiful handmade mosaic tile at the end - thank you!

Lucinda

Thoroughly enjoyed my class with Giulia today. A lovely relaxed atmosphere. Giulia gave clear instructions and answered all of our questions as we went along. Would love to do another class. 

Janine

Guilia was amazing.  I have enjoyed every minute.  This is a must do course !

Sima

I learnt the basics for mosaic art. How to use the various tools for direct  method. 
The teacher was very welcoming, friendly and informative. 
The venue was very light comfortable and cosy. 
In all I had a lovely half day and would recommend it to friends.

Eleanor

Wonderful experience and would definitely book another course here. The session was very personal and thoughtful. Giulia is a brilliant teacher ! 

Anna

We learnt how to mosaic a small square. It wasn’t too hard and really happy with the output! Giulia was very friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend 

Christopher Waygood

Karen

Great workshop to learn how to make your first mosaic. Very helpful and friendly teacher. Great activity on your own or in group.

Sophany Ang

I had a really fantastic time during this workshop. I really enjoyed that we were a small group and each of us was given the opportunity to showcase our own creativity and personnality. There was no wrong or right and each project turned out great. Thanks so much for that wonderful experience!

Christina

Guilia is a fantastic teacher and very friendly, the atmosphere was great and we had a really fun time creating mosaics for the first time! Would highly recommend :) 

Lucy Sandys-Winsch

It was really enjoyable and fun!  Very glad I did the course.

Christopher

Clear and supportive Giulia was able to teach valuable skills and tell the story of how mosaics come to be. She gave us time to work but came by every so often to give practical tips and next steps. It was a really enjoyable, meditative experience. 

Canan Ersoz

It was a nice workshop. Giulia was very kind and supportive. She was ready to help always and answered our questions.
This is very good introductory class for beginners.
Thank you.

Robbie Stanton

Really fun activity and excellent teacher! 

Angela Risner

Fantastic workshop and patient knowledgeable teacher- highly recommend!

Ana Martin

I had a fantastic day learning about mosaic making and having a go at creating my own. I enjoyed the small group and friendly atmosphere, and could not be happier with the mosaic I made!

Jessica Lau

Great class! We really enjoyed it and Giulia was a lovely instructor to have 😊

Theresa tettenborn

Sophie Ellis

Brilliant workshop. I went on my own and had a great time making my mosaic tile. 

Lucy Fisher

Myself and my mum attended this workshop. Giulia explained everything so well,  was very reassuring and patient. It was a lovely experience and great to have something to take home at the end. Would recommend to anyone! 

Amy Batley

We loved our workshop at South London Mosaic. Giulia is a total expert and talked us through the steps very clearly, but also left us to enjoy the process! We were both so happy with the finished product and loved learning a new skill. The perfect birthday present! 

Lissie Day

We loved our class at South London Mosaic. The equipment was good quality, the studio space was cute and cosy, the teacher was very experienced and helped us when needed. Our only complaint was that we felt rushed to finish our mosaic projects quickly. We booked onto a 4 hour class and after 2.5 hours the teacher made a few comments that made us feel like she wanted us to hurry up and leave. We would’ve preferred to stay the full 4 hours and perhaps have time to make a second mosaic project!

Emma Lamond

Gorgeous workshop and excellently led by the teacher. Loads of tiles to choose from and help and support given whenever needed. Would definitely recommend!

Jenny Luck

I really enjoyed the experience - as I needed to remember how to work with mosaics again. It was a pleasure to work with Guilia who helped and guided me. Having a small group was also good and everyone was very friendly. Many thanks - I will certainly recommend you to friends. 

Samantha Green

I would highly recommend, we had a brilliant time at a half day workshop. Giulia was a lovely teacher - providing a custom template at our request and helping with the fiddly small parts of our mosaic. A great way to spend a few hours. Thank you :) 

Victoria Harrison

Great course! Really enjoyed <3 thanks so much! 

Develop your creativity skill making a 15cm x 15 cm mosaic using the indirect technique,  where the mosaic is created backwards like a mirror image.

The one day mosaic workshop will give you an introduction into a  mosaic world, having the opportunity to learn and discover  more about this ancient art. The emphasis will be on the making  however, there will also be the chance to gain some knowledge of the history and evolution of  mosaic over the centuries. 

All  designs are already  provided by the tutor. If you wish to bring your own design it will need to be agreed with the tutor in advance before the start of the workshop.  

Please email the tutor  in order to receive  the templates design after completing your booking. 

The workshops includes all materials.

**Workshop contents** : 

-  Introduction to the course and the technique;
-  Selection of the design and materials;
-  How to trasfer/ draw an image to prepare the creation of a 
    mosaic
-  How to cut and shape tiles to create your own mosaic using 
    mosaic nippers;
-  How to create a mosaic using Andamento (layout) 
    technique;
-  Indirect method : gluing your  *tesserae* on brown paper 
    and than 'flip' it onto the wooden support; 
-  Complate and grout your mosaic. 

One Day Indirect Method Mosaic Workshop

Pia 

Giulia is hugely knowledgable and experienced, a real expert in her field who is able to transmit her passion for the craft and the range of  techniques clearly and with great enthusiasm. 
Her 
beautiful studio is well-equipped with everything you need to make your own piece of mosaic.  Time really flew by as we drew out our designs, learned how to cut and arrange tiles and then mix concrete to assemble the final framed work. I particularly loved selecting the colours of beautiful tiles for my design, and seeing the 'big reveal' as the piece is refined and completed. Giulia is really encouraging and was on hand to help with the inevitable challenges that arise when learning new skills. 

I've always admired mosaic- from Roman to Victorian examples, so it was fascinating to hear about how they are made and gain insight into the skills of the mosaicist. I was extremely  proud to bring home my finished work and explain all the techniques i had learned in just one day.  

Rachael

I had a great day at South London mosaic studio - I was really impressed with how much I had learnt in only 8 hours! Giulia was really supportive and encouraging in all stages of the course, and offered extra help when needed. The studio was well-equipped with the tools we needed to use to make our mosaic and the materials were of very high quality. 
Whilst we were cutting and laying out tiles, Giulia was telling us all about 
the origins of mosaic, different techniques and her personal work. Her knowledge and passion for mosaic is extensive and certainly made me want to continue learning more about the artform.  

Jean Williams

A great fun day out, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Guilia. I learnt a lot too and came away with a real sense of  achievement having completed my own mosaic panel!   Guilia is an excellent teacher, very friendly, patient and experienced. The small class size results in a much more personal and flexible approach. The location near Holborn is  great too. 
I would definitely recommend this course to anyone irrespective of their experience in mosaics (or none as in my case!) Have a go you will not regret it.
Thank you very much Guilia!!

Pearl

Interesting to know the difference between indirect and direct techniques. Also, it was fun to see how working with glass squares for the mosaic was tricker than the mattes square ones.
Giulia was lovely and welcoming. She was great in giving advice as you worked on your piece. She was really informative and very accommodating. It was great to see her working on pieces whilst we worked. Provided tea/coffee/water and biscuits.
The workshop was a lovely environment to work in. 
She also took pictures of us whilst we worked throughout the day- which was wonderful as we got pictures to remember the day along with the mosaic!
Would definitely recommend the workshop.

Emma-Jane Houghton

A wonderful workshop guided by the talented Julia. Take some time out of reading chaos to trace a beautiful design, pick your colours and create a mosaic magic in a meditative tranquil setting. I will definitely be back xx

Toni

I had an excellent time attending the full day Indirect method workshop. To have the opportunity to learn from Giulia as an expert in her trade was a delight. Thoroughly enjoyed myself and would highly recommend. I took away from this class far more than just my made mosaic. 

Jacques

This was a great event. Giulia is a very skilled and knowledgeable teacher - I learned a lot and hope I will get to put it into practice! 

Caroline Rook

Had an excellent day learning the indirect method of mosaic. Guilia is a lovely & patient teacher.

Faith  Short

Our one-day mosaic workshop was wonderful. Clever patterns which were readily accessible; piece by piece we learned the art of mosaic. Highly recommended and very satisfying. 

Learn to create your unique mosaic in a dynamic and creative environment guided by an expert mosaicist!

South London Mosaic 

Develop your creativity skill making a 10cm x 10 cm mosaic using the indirect technique,  where the mosaic is created backwards like a mirror image.

Half Day Workshops are suitable for people who are complete beginners wanting try a taster session to learn the basics of mosaic making and have a fun day, but everyone is welcome to join this workshop and the content will be tailored
to suit people's ability levels.

All  designs are already  provided by the tutor. If you wish to bring your own design it will need to be agreed with the tutor one week in advance  before the start of the workshop.  

The workshops includes all materials, tools and wooden frame.

**Workshop contents** : 

-  Introduction to the course and the technique;
-  Selection of the design and materials;
-  How to transfer/ draw an image to prepare the creation of a 
    mosaic
-  How to cut and shape tiles to create your own mosaic using 
    mosaic nippers;
-  How to create a mosaic using Andamento (layout) 
    technique;
-  Indirect method : gluing your  *tesserae* on brown paper 
    and than 'flip' it onto the wooden support; 
-  Complete and grout your mosaic. 

Half Day Mosaic Workshop - Indirect Method

MAHA ALHARBI

Hi ,
Thank you so much I was enjoyed and l will try to take full day workshop
 Thanks 
Maha

Emma

A great course with a very knowledgeable teacher

Jennelle  Francis

Excellent class with a knowledgeable teacher. She was very patient and supportive as we all had different abilities. I highly recommend her class. 

nakul

Hi
It was a wonderful experience learning this new art with such a professional and experienced tutor. We had a great time and really appreciate Gulia’s staying late and helping us finish our art piece.

Thanks
Look forward to more wonderful classes with you.

Aayushi and Nakul

Giulia Manzoni is an Italian Graduated Mosaicist from the Mosaic School of Spilimbergo (Italy) where she gained a complete mosaic education spanning from history and  design to fabrication and installation. Now based in London, Giulia collaborated on numerous projects such as the floor restoration of the Victoria &Albert Museum. She is also involved in several bespoken mosaic projects and in mosaic teaching. 

Her mosaic teaching experience started in 2014 when she was working as Costumer Mosaic Designer in a mosaic studio based in San Francisco. After moving  to London she started her own mosaic courses under the name of South London Mosaic.

South London Mosaic is a mosaic studio open to everyone,  beginners, hobbyists and for those who would like to improve their own mosaic skills.  Is a studio where the students have the opportunity to learn the ancient art of Mosaic through short weekend workshops and  one to one session. The purpose of these courses is to provide them  the best opportunity  and experince to create  a piece of art guided by  the knowledge of an expert mosaicist.


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