Creating portraits in mosaic is a great way to celebrate a person of historical importance, an important family member or to recognise the achievements of a person in your local community. Portraiture in mosaic has a long standing history rooted in Roman and Byzantine mosaic with portraits of emperors, gods and icons being made in mosaic.

Students on this course will learn how to design and make a portrait in mosaic at A4 size, using ceramic and vitreous glass. As we are working with tiles as opposed to pen or paint brush, students are taught how to abstract and make…

Things to remember

All materials on this course will be supplied. Please send images of a portrait you want to interpret in mosaic to with the subject 'Portrait course' to info@lsomosaic.com

Can I take my work home at the last class?

It is advisable to leave the mosaic here to dry (as we lay it into cement) on the last class, and pick it up at a later time.

What if I have to miss a class?

If you have to miss a session on a multi-week course you should speak to the tutor first to arrange for you to make up the time missed. Depending on availability of spaces/tutors we try to accommodate you.

What if I haven't finished my mosaic at the end of the class?

If you do not manage to complete your mosaic during the duration of the class or course, there are options for you to book/pay for extra studio or tutor time. Please discuss this directly with your tutor.

Keith Parish - 16 February 2023

The friendly, informal atmosphere makes it easy to progress your mosaic-making, ceramic or other artistic project under the watchful eye of a tutor who offers brilliant advice on achieving striking and subtle effects. It’s good to chat to the other like-minded people alongside and pick up their tricks and tips, too.

Hayley Padfield - 14 February 2023

An excellent, well equipped environment the tutor is knowledgeable and supportive I'm already planning my next project

marie-paule pierson - 11 January 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed this first class. The teacher was attentive, professional and helpful and she was also clearly very talented and knowledgeable. She had time for everybody and went out of her way to make us feel relaxed and confident with our projects.

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Art

London School of Mosaic

London School of Mosaic is a small independent art school specialising in mosaic art. The school has over 14 years of experience in teaching mosaic art and offers a vast range of unique short courses to suit all levels (i.e. from beginners to advanced). The school also delivers a degree and diploma in Mosaic Studies for those wishing to take their skills to a professional level.

The tutors are second to none and have received training from world-class institutions including the world-renowned Spilimbergo mosaic school.

London School of Mosaic

Gospel Oak/Hampstead

181 Mansfield Road

Ludham Basement

NW3 2HP

London