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Mosaic Workshop long weekend
2 or 4 days mosaic workshop at the wonderful Ammerdown centre. Residential or non-residential.
Mosaic Workshop Weekend
Direct mosaic workshop for beginners and improvers. We will use glass and ceramic mosaic tiles and stained glass. Expect to make a piece approx A4 size. Option to come to one day only.
Shadow Box Making
COST £7.50 - this covers a choice of a glass fronted square or rectangular box in a choice of finishes and all the materials you need to complete the box, like background papers and contents e.g.keys, watch parts, doll parts, lace, etc. *
Paints, sandpaper and adhesives will be supplied to use during the workshop.
The aim of this workshop it to show you how to alter the box finishes (if required), how to prepare and apply backgrounds (building collaged backgrounds, distressing/tinting papers etc) and how to arrange, alter and attach your chosen objects.
Please feel free to bring along memorabilia, photographs and objects that are meaningful to you that you would like to include for backgrounds and/or contents (however, as the alteration and attachment will permanently affect and alter these, it is advisable to use photocopies and duplicate prints of photographs and to use objects that you are prepared to alter, even if it is only by the application of glue…).
(*Extra boxes and contents, plus higher value vintage accessories (e.g. hat pins, lace bobbins) will also be available to purchase at extra cost; )
Enamel Masterclasses with Tilly Wilkinson
If you have already tried your hand at enamelling and would like to extend your skills, I can offer specialist tuition in a variety of enamelling techniques such as the following:
Applying Transfers and Decals.
A new approach to this traditional decoration technique to bring it up to date.
Liquid Enamels.
A range of application techniques will be demonstrated, discussed and practised.
Wet laying of Enamels.
Including preparation, application and finishing.
Cloisonné.
Both traditional technique and modern approaches to wire application.
Foil and leaf.
Experimental approaches to the application of precious metal foils and leaf.
I am based on Merseyside and can offer tuition and courses for individuals or groups of up to three people at a time in my own studio on the Wirral.
For a group class on any of the technniques above, I normally charge £75 per person for a full day (usually 10.30am till 3.30pm). More intense one to one tuition is from £110. Please email for details. I can alter what is covered entirely to suit you as well as arranging mutually convenient dates and times.
Enamelling Classes and Workshops with Tilly Wilkinson
Enamelling is the art of fusing glass to a support, usually copper or silver. If you would like to try your hand at this fascinating and ancient craft then why not contact me!
A beginners class would cover preparation, sifting and masking techniques, firing and finishing but will always be tailored to your individual requirements.
I am based on Merseyside and can offer tuition and courses for up to three people at a time in my own studio on the Wirral.
The usual charge per person for a group class is £75 for the day (usually 10.30am till 3.30pm). For more advanced one to one tuition, I normally charge from £110. Please email for details.
As an experienced teacher of many years standing, I also run classes for schools and colleges including collaborations with other enamellers and with The Guild of Enamellers.
Mosaic making
Martin will teach direct and indirect mosaic methods using a variety of materials including glass and ceramic tesserae. Grouting techniques will also be covered. During the course you will design and make a mosaic approximately 1 sq ft in area and be equipped to go home and tackle more and larger projects. Tuition and individual attention will be friendly and constructive, and a number of people return to Martin’s courses due to the relaxed and inspiring atmosphere. Both beginners and experienced mosaicists are welcome in the exciting venue of Flint House.
