Discover the beauty of transforming tiny treasures into wearable art!
In this workshop, Lisa-marie will guide you through the rewarding process of creating your very own mosaic jewellery using an array of tiny treasures, including mini tiles, vintage china shards and glass beads.
This class is suitable for complete beginners, those with a little experience, or anyone keen to explore how to upcycle items such as crockery or broken jewellery in an artful, contemporary way.
Under Lisa-marie’s expert guidance, you’ll learn the direct method of mosaic application on a small scale, perfect for pendants, brooches, or statement earrings. The session will begin with exploring design ideas and mapping out your jewellery piece(s), with plenty of inspiration and examples on hand.
Lisa-marie will demonstrate safe cutting and shaping techniques before you begin assembling your unique designs. A wide selection of crockery, glass, tiles and other decorative elements will be provided, along with silver plated and metal finish jewellery trays.
The grouting and finishing process will also be demonstrated in detail, with clear instructions and a take-home kit so you can complete your jewellery with confidence.
Feel free to bring your own sentimental crockery, broken jewellery, or tiny treasures to incorporate into your designs. A perfect way to upcycle and preserve cherished memories.
This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to learn the fundamentals of mosaic art on a miniature scale and to create truly personal, sustainable jewellery pieces for yourself or as a ‘one-of-a-kind’ gift.
Please note: There is a £12 materials charge payable on the day.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all and provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas and experiences. 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.
Arrive in time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning your session at the appointed time. 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 homemade 2 course lunch. The main course will be delicious but don’t overdo it as the puds are usually worth waiting for! There will be a further afternoon break with the most wonderful cakes from Roots & Fruits Home Bakery, a North Yorkshire micro-bakery producing handmade bread and cakes. All food and refreshments are included in the price of the workshop.
Finish time is given as 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… of course 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 it a day being looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you