Mosaic Basics, from the ground up! MAANZ Symposium
THIS COURSE WILL BE OFFERED AT THE MAANZ SYMPOSIUM IN BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. Below is information on the MAANZ website.
From the Ground Up: Mosaic Materials and Methods
When: Saturday 10 October OR Sunday 11 October 2026, 9:00am - 5:00pm (including breaks) 1 day - 8 hours
Session type: Hands-on | Max no of students: 18 | Level: All Levels
Cost: $430 (includes $55 materials fee) AUD
This workshop introduces the essential materials, tools, and fabrication methods used in contemporary mosaic art. Designed for beginner and intermediate artists, it offers a fast-paced, interactive foundation in studio practice. You'll start with substrates - what they are, how they behave, and how to cut them to size, before moving into adhesives and when each is most effective.
Participants will experiment with widely available tesserae while learning safe, confident tool handling through live demonstrations and guided practice. Additional topics include interior and exterior considerations, installation methods, and finishing techniques. By day's end, you'll complete four small studies and be ready to continue your mosaic exploration.
Basic mosaic tools required with a list to follow. Your tutor will be in touch with you via email prior to the workshop with what to bring.