Picassiette is from the French phrase ‘Pique – Assiette’, meaning ‘stolen from plate’ and is a wonderful way of using up broken/damaged ceramics and china, old unused tiles and other ephemera such as jewellery, buttons and shells. During this day with Julie Hand, you will create a folk art inspired tile using picassiette mosaic.
Your day will include:
– Drawing out your image and background.
– Choosing parts of the crockery, and cutting them according to your design.
– Selecting and mixing a variety of materials into your design.
– Using Andemento to outline your image and enhance the background.
– Grouting an uneven surface.
Please note there is a £15 material charge payable on the workshop day.
Click below to see a list of items to bring with you to the workshop.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
Please bring the following if you have them:
- An apron - grouting can be messy.
- An idea/inspiration for your design - could be a favourite photo, favourite colour, small object etc.
- Any meaningful, or found about the house item(s) such as old keys, bottle tops, piece of jewellery, old watch faces….and of course that old chipped mug, plate, or dish you’ve been saving for this day!
Please be aware that both glass and crockery shards are sharp.
