Name: Pixel Mosaic
Brand: Art4Space
Price: 12 GBP
Availability: InStock

The classes are run by artists with over 20 years experience who have an amazing passion for their art forms. The artists will inspire you to explore your creativity in a relaxed learning environment. These classes cover the basics as well as more advanced techniques – dive in at whatever level suits you! 

For drop-ins you create a mosaic tile to take home. The studio shelves are full of treasure for you to use. One of the best stocked mosaic studios in London. The range is unbelievable.
You will be introduced to the fundamentals of mosaic which can allow you to progress onto further projects, e.g a mosaic art piece, plant pot, mirror frame, table top - we have all the bases for you to choose.

Our studio is set in a gated community garden which makes it a quiet and relaxing environment.

**Previous participants' feedback:
**“The class is brilliant, I keep coming back!"
"The tutors are superb, they have so much knowledge and nothing is too much trouble"
"As soon as you walk into this space you feel welcome, a few of us were here for a one-off class. You all sit around big tables and get inspired by each other. Some folks were on the longer courses. Either way it all works!"
"This is me time, straight from the office and into the most creative welcoming space. I have just enrolled on a 5 week course for more of this magic time!"

We run this class every Tuesday as a drop-in class, but we also run 5 week courses for £120 plus VAT or 10 week courses for £230 plus VAT.  If you can't make 5 or 10 consecutive weeks that's no problem as we have a ticking system so you won't miss out on your sessions!  If you would like to book onto a 5 or 10 week course then please book the bundles below or contact us directly on jewels@art4space.co.uk. 

You will receive a 20% discount at the Art4Space mosaic shop when buying a 10-week course.

 If you want to book this for a young person (12yrs+) or come together, please speak to us - we are happy to help.

I enjoyed so much coming every Thursday to hang out with the group and to discover the artsy part of me that I never though I had on me. So, yes, I'd recommend it to anyone!

I loved this experience. The people were lovely, the atmosphere was relaxed and I really enjoyed making a mosaic. I would like to go back soon!

Really great place to learn Mosaic, lots of material to hand really enjoyed it, would go again

Good intro to cutting tiles and glass, and flexible approach from the tutors, who are artists so have a hood eye for creating stuff. The only thing I think they missed was safety info; they seemed to not be very into the idea of people wearing protective glasses and didn't let anyone know where the first aid kit was; a few people had minor cuts and I felt they were slightly too relaxed about the health and safety aspects - there were no serious injuries but it would be really easy for a bit of glass shoots into someones eye in this environment.

An absolutely wonderful experience all round.  A fantastic environment, warm welcome and very well organised.  Enough instruction to  safely get started and proactive encouragement and help to ensure we all got a really nice result to take home.  Materials were plentiful,  the atmosphere was supportive and enthusiastic - I didn’t want to leave!100% recommend and also an very chuffed with my mosaic tile!

Really enjoyed my mosaic  taster session. Lots of choice and really helpful guidance meant that I left with a mosaic that I’m really happy with. The session was run alongside the longer 5 or 10 week classes so was nice to see what is achievable with a bit more time/expertise.

Great session. Learned how to cut tiles for mosaic making, and then had time  to make own design on a tile, well supported by the teacher, and with plenty of colourful and beautiful resources available. Finished it at home - am so excited - it looks great ! Thanks for this experience !

Did the taster mosaic and tile making class and it was so much fun! Everyone was super friendly, the people doing the longer courses are also there and you get to see the cool stuff they have been doing which is quite encouraging.! Eli the teacher is a total vibe, making you feel comfortable to explore your creativity yet guiding you when needed without feeling like you’re an outcast as it’s your first time. 
Thouroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be back. Thank you!!

I really enjoyed this mosaic class. There was a friendly atmosphere and the session was well facilitated. It was my first time trying mosaic making but still managed to go home with a lovely handmade gift that I was really pleased with! It was a fun evening!

Lovely evening and lots of materials to choose from.
One more hour would have been great:)

An enjoyable  and supported first time mosaic experience.  There is an abundance of materials to choose from and be creative with.  Great to see the different  projects being worked on in the class. I plan to return to complete a larger mosaic/tile project.

I really enjoyed the class, and I'm really pleased with the mosaic tile I made! The course leader was encouraging and helpful, with just the right amount of tuition to get us started. I was also able to use some shells I'd brought with me. I'd hoped to make a photo frame but a mosaic tile was the only option - I didn't mind, so I didn't feel the need to ask if we could make any other item. There were plenty of materials and colours available, with books for inspiration. It helped to have an idea of the colours and design I wanted to make beforehand. The glass of wine and snacks were a bonus and the venue is great. It's worth noting that there's not time to grout your design (and you'd want the glue to dry beforehand anyway) so you are given a little grouting kit to do it at home.

Funclass, great guidance by the teacher and the tea/biscuits/wine were a nice touch. Very recommended

Amazing class, great teacher and very lovely and creative atmosphere, I loved it!

fun class, lovely teacher, very pleased with the result!  Would recommend this class. Venue is nice too.

I have been first time in mosaic class. Very good and friendly atmosphere. Glass of wine and I started create my own mosaic. I am absolutely relaxed and forgot about my problems. I liked class. It was really good experience to feell your talants.

Really enjoyed the class. Something a little different to my usual Tuesday evening!

Lots of different types of tiles and colours to work with and the teacher was great!

One of the best classes I have ever attended  😍❤️

Very interesting! Élie is a very good teacher which helped me improved my cutting technique almost instantly.
There is also an impressive collection of tiles to sparkle your curiosity!
I will definitely return
Anaïs

I enjoyed this class & love my mosaic tile. I was a bit rushed at the end but the tutor helped me finish my piece. At times could've done with a bit more direction. It was a lovely setting and so many bits of glass and ceramics to choose from and lots of inspiring pieces around the place!

This was a great taster session at the right level for a total beginner.  An amazing treasure trove of tiles and trinkets to use. Really enjoyable.

Had a great time yesterday! Variety of tiles, mosaics and china to choose from. Also the studio env is very nice. Great way to spend a couple of creative hours. Highly recommended!

Nice relaxed atmosphere, an enjoyable evening making mosaics!

Very clear instructions and you can get stuck in straight away. It was nice to walk away with a completed piece (you do have to grout the tile at home but this is quite straight forward). A glass of wine and some nibbles were provided which was a nice touch.

Great class and great discovery for this new hobby and/or passion. The Host was gave such a warm welcome and invited us to visit the venue.
They do such amazing projects there and I love that I pushed myself to discover all this new world.
I already a book a class for next week and invited a firend of mine to share this experience and thinking to start a proper course in September.
They also organize birthday, Hen parties.. and so may diversified activities.

I would definitely recommend to anyone! 
Marilena

The class was very good! I learnt how to cut tiles, plan a design and then glue the tiles together. I got a kit to take home and grout my piece with, then it’s all ready! I wish there was a continuation class!

Really relaxing and enjoyable, great teacher!

Good fun and a great class. It felt a little rushed at the end to get everything finished but I enjoyed my time.

Really great class I've been before and really enjoy it i'd go again

Ellie was a great trainer and took us through everything really well so that we felt confident with the skills fast. She even shared some of the work she does with local schools. It was relaxing, the music was great, and the drinks were a nice touch

Class was very good and leaned what I wanted would recommend to friends the teacher was very good and exlpaned all the way .

The class was relaxed and I feel that I received a perfect amount of direction - not helicopter teaching but there was help if needed. I'm pleased with my tile!

what a relaxing experience!Friendly and helpful tutors, huge amount of resources!

Amazing class love it and the teachers were amazing

I took my mum to the mosaics making class for a birthday present and we both had such a lovely evening. The teacher, Louise, was really friendly and enthusiastic, the studio is a beautiful inspiring space to create away an evening in. Hugely recommend!

The class was a great chance to enjoy a creative evening in an informal setting. The Tuesday evening time and location were also ideal for a post-work crafting session. A brief explanation on cutting and mosaic-ing was given, and we were then free to design and create the mosaic tile as we wished.

The class was well run, in a nice space and by a knowledgeable teacher. I would definitely recommend it for some chilled out creative time.

Great way to unwind, friendly environment, wine and snacks provided too!

Great class! Very relaxed and the teacher was really friendly and helpful :)

This was a fantastic workshop for me, a complete beginner! The teacher was great, really enthusiastic and interested in what we were making. The environment was relaxed and welcoming. I learned a lot of valuable techniques and skills in a really short amount of time. Highly recommend to anyone interested in making their own mosaic tile.

It was so nice. I enjoy a lot. My first Mosaic time in my life. So many various tile I can use. Many different colours. I have some trouble find here with City mapper. But I enjoyed class!

We were bought a taster season as a wedding gift and had a great time. The class was very relaxed and welcoming. There were loads of materials to use and the teacher was very supportive. I’d fully recommend this class

My friend and I really enjoyed the workshop. The teacher was great, really enthusiastic and interested in what we were making. She was kind enough to stay back an extra 30-40 minutes after the class, so that we could complete our mosaic tile. I will definitely recommend this class! 5 star from me!

I booked this class with a work friend and we went in totally open minded with no expectations. We were welcomed so warmly (on a freezing cold Thurs evening) by Natalie who was super friendly and offered us some drinks while we settled into our space. The introduction was so informing, easy-to-grasp and perfectly timed. We were able to get stuck in right away which was great! Natty explained the use of the tools and different types of tiles very well while reminding us of safety. We worked on creating different shapes and she assisted each one of us individually when we got stuck (which was often) and totally made us at ease when we got frustrated trying to get it right. We got to design our own tile with mosaic using our own ideas. Natty was so sweet to stay behind way past the finishing time to let us complete our mosaic and she helped us complete it to ensure we left with a complete piece as well as giving us the grout to fill in at home with full instructions. Hands down I would recommend this to anyone who wants to have a bit of fun while doing something relaxing especially after a long day at work... 11 out of 10 from me!

All levels Mosaic Classes!

Sarah Burnett-Moore

An excellent class where I made two mosaic tiles.  There in an amazing array of glass and ceramics to cut and make your design.  I haven't got round to grouting them yet but am confident that I will achieve a great result.

Bimmie Macpherson

What a great set-up! I went with a friend to the one off evening workshop. We have both come away with beautiful tiles. You are supplied with a glass of wine or a soft drink for the evening and the choice of decorative chips to break up and decorate your tile with is huge. Really loved it.

NIKI APOSTOLOPOULOU

Rachel Smyth

Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We had a lovely glass of wine, snacks and the opportunity to explore books/mosaics to get ideas before making our own. We were able to practise, so that we felt confident when coming to mosaic our own tile.

Mariam Malaki

Well worth the money.
We were given complete freedom in the studio the use anything we wanted and make anything we wanted. Lovely experience and cannot recommend it enough. It is about enough time to make two items or one really detailed item

Joseph D'Urso

Had a great time - really good instruction and made a lovely mosaic!

Barbra Wilson

The class was sublime! This was my first experience of mosaics and there were others there who had been before and were working on their pieces. Natty, our tutor, was patient, knowledgable, very encouraging and had great snacks! The workshop was a veritable feast for the eyes with plenty of inspiration from the many mosaics displayed and the seemingly never ending supply of tiles in every single colour you could imagine. Natty’s instructions were easy to follow and she was on hand all the time. She has great energy. I came away with my own masterpiece. A great class pitched perfectly for all abilities. 

Dani Schofield

Great class! Really well organised and an excellent introduction to mosaics. Would highly recommend. 

Denisa Zajacová

This class was my introduction to Mosaic and I can say that it was more than I expected. Studio is wonderful and easy to find. In the studio there were thoughtful snacks and drinks. I very much enjoyed making mosaic and the class was quiet therapeutic. I will be back and I will be recommending this class to others.  

Jenny Blay

Lovely class. Very relaxed atmosphere... I mean what's not to love about an open, creative space with friendly people and a glass of wine!

Katie Fyrth

Amazing selection of tiles, really nice quiet atmosphere, will definitely be back!

Chiara Cori

Fun and relaxed session, I really enjoyed the hands on approach to just let creativity guide my first attempts!

Helen Ball

Great class, teacher was fab. I found it a bit challenging, and she really helped me with the vision and to get it finished in time. Great sociable thing to do with friends with a glass of wine and snacks provided too.

Malcolm Davis

Really nice atmosphere and supportive environment.

Irene Lorenzo

Wonderful class! There were so much ceramic and glass tiles to choose from and the teacher was lovely. Remember to bring a simple design in mind ahead of the class so you can get started straight away. 

Kimberley Taylor

Very relaxing class and well run. It was a nice balance of allowing your own creativity and also providing great advice. Thank you!

Lisa O’Dea

Absolutely loved this class! Really lovely venue and nice instructor, super chilled, will definitely go back! 

James Rattee

Excellent class. Really friendly and supportive group. A beautiful space.

efl isa

Great class. Many useful tips.  In one lesson you can already learn the basics to create your own mosaic. Thank you art4space!

Alina Hussain

I did a one off class during the evening (6.30pm - 9.00pm) and really enjoyed the class.
The teacher (Aliya) was absolutely lovely.  Friendly, patient and really encouraging.    The first half hour was spent practising using the cutters and how to space, and then she let us get on with our designs.

There were a few people who had been there before and were working on bigger, more intricate pieces too.

Everyone looked really happy and it was a great way to spend an evening.  I was absolutely delighted with how my creation turned out.

Art4Space was very generous with what tiles and tools you can use, and there were even refreshments on offer.

Would thoroughly recommend!

Sirena Chan

Really enjoyed the class. They had so many different tile options to choose from. The size of class was good as it gave the teacher enough time to give guidance and helpful suggestions to each individual. I would have gotten more done if I had an idea of what I wanted to create before the class. Time flies when you’re having fun!

Mia Bennett

What a wonderful class! The space is great, where you can let your creativity fly. But what made this a truly special class, was out lovely instructor. Thank you!

Nick Szilagyi

This was our first time visiting and we had a great time! None of us are particularly arty but 

Lucy Warnock

So fun! The teacher was really welcoming and wore v cool dungarees. Such a chilled atmosphere, wine and hummus, what’s not to love

Kirsten Adams

Great atmosphere and teaching. Felt well supported throughout and thrilled with the mosaic I came away with. Would definitely recommend this class and attend again.

Teresa Donoghue

This workshop was excellent. Friendly, enjoyable and immersive. So relaxing. The workshop leader was helpful, knowledgeable and encouraging. 
It was a really fun evening and excellent value for money.I will definitely return. 
Highly recommend. 

Marlen Lawrenz

Very welcoming atmosphere and excellent hands-on advice how to create your own masterpiece - how to work with the tools, different materials, composition, etc. The course length is sufficient to create something amazing, even as a complete beginner. I really enjoyed doing my mosaic - it's like doing a jigsaw puzzle but better! And it's all for a good cause, too. Keep up the good work!

Dominika Hoffmann

Great workshop. I really enjoyed the Mosaic  Class. Fantastic teacher and a nice place. Highly recommended!

This class was wonderful. The course leader was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The Covid measures were excellent. The range of resources to choose from was extensive. 
I attended with my daughter and we enjoyed doing a creative activity together. 
I was so absorbed in creating my mosaic that all my stress disappeared. 
All that and a glass of wine too. I highly recommend this class and will be going back to do more!

Laura Irving

Great class, lovely teacher and very flexible about helping you with your ideas. Plus lots of materials to use. 

Another great class. Good to have a different teacher with different experiences to share. Very friendly. 

Joanna Drake

Really fun class with a really nice end result! I and others who had never done amy mosaic before all really enjoyed it and would recommend!

Joanna Dean

Really enjoyed the class. The teacher was helpful and I am very pleased with the end result. Thanks

Chantel Campbell

I had lovely time creating my mosaic tile  and definitely want to return for more classes.

Lovely class with great teacher. Very relaxed for total beginners or longer projects. 

It was great to return to the class and continue a project I started the first week. Once again very helpful teacher and relaxed atmosphere. 

RIHAB AZAR

It was a lovely experience and time just whooshed by. I'd suggest they minimize the instructions time to get participants to crack on quickly with making the art 🤗 

Jessie Ke

Very fun and relaxed class! Our teacher Nattie was really clear and helpful, thank you! 

JENNIFFER LEWIS

I had a wonderful experience on my initial visit and immediately signed up for the 5 session course! Mosaics is an art form that I have been wanting to have a go at for a long time and the atmosphere that the tutors, volunteers as well as the other attendess have created at Art4space has really nurtured and facilitated my creativity. My friend has also joined and completed a piece on her first visit! I have found an amazing new skill that I love.

Maxine  C

I enrolled for the one class taster session and came away with a mosaic that only needs grouting! A fantastic class, so much was achieved in just a few hours.  I will be signing up for the 5 week course.  The ethos behind Art4space is wonderful and tutors are too. 

Mihaela Popa

Barbara Kilpatrick

Really enjoyed my mosaic class, expertly led by Ellie. The studio is a fantastic space.

All levels Mosaic Classes! in Stockwell

Jenny Brandon

Fantastic class and a really well stocked workshop. I was so relaxed whilst creating my mosaic and it looks great. Really nice space, we'll set up and I look forward to going back

It was a really easy going class, with lots of freedom and the teacher was great. 
I maybe would have liked some more guidance or showing some ready made examples of mosaic's as I didn't know what to start designing! 

Nouf Mubarak

Yesterday i joined mosaic class …Its one of my favorite classes 

I attended 4 times and in each and every time i learn something new and a different technique in using the tiles 

In my last class the teacher was Bitty 
She is very welcoming and helpful and I would like to attend another class with her 


Nouf Mubarak 
From kuwait 🌺

Most people are finding themselves sometimes with extra time on their hands… what better way to spend it than by learning a new skill and  socialising with new people 🌺

Christine Gauci

Great class, lovely staff and so enjoyable. Made some lovely items with guidance and enjoyed all the plentiful resources to be found in the studio. Highly recommend.

Ruby Kellard

Lovely evening spent mosaic-ing. John was so welcoming and taught us a lot of useful skills! Will be back soon :)

Cameron Primrose

I bought this class for myself and my partner as a gift and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. The studio space is lovely and spacious. John was our instructor and was very welcoming and friendly. The glass of wine offered was a lovely touch although I forgot to drink it as I was so engrossed in the mosaic. We're both very pleased with how the mosaics have turned out. Definitely will go back again.

Zoe Adams

Super! Such a wonderful class with excellent teachers who were really helpful and friendly. 

Cara Brown

I absolutely loved this mosaics class. Our teacher was wonderful, really friendly, helpful and encouraging. The class was very relaxed and it was a great atmosphere to work in. We were provided with all of the tools and equipment needed to create a beautiful piece of art that we were able to take home on the same day. And it's a very reasonable price for a great class and the teacher's expertise. I would happily return for another class or even sign up for the longer course. Thank you

With 20 years’ experience, Art4Space will inspire you to explore your creativity in a gorgeous relaxed studio. Cover the basics as well as advanced techniques.

You can make up to 3 pieces using these skills, which will then be bisque-fired, dipped in our beautiful stoneware glazes, and fired again. The results are stunning! You receive your posted creations within a month, imagine the magical moment when you open your box to reveal the results!

The vessels/pots can be for functional ware or try small sculptural work. You are welcome to come with your own ideas during the mindful 2.5 hours of making with the full support of an experienced ceramic tutor to help you realise your creative design ideas. No experience is necessary as the session is beginner-friendly as well for the more advanced participants.

The popular venue is our stunning Art4Space community arts centre, which is an inclusive, supportive, respectful, welcoming, safe space for everyone. Proceeds go towards our community art projects providing vulnerable individuals with mental health support in deprived areas in Lambeth, London.

For private bookings, we can also arrange to come to your venue. **Please note** it is £54 per person for 2-2.5-hour workshop, plus travel expenses. We are flexible with timing; day, evening or weekend, according to availability.

If you want to book this for a young person (12yrs+) or come together, please speak to us - we are happy to help.

Pinch a Pot

Piotr Karpinski

I found Art4Space as a very friendly, welcoming and safe environment. I have never worked with clay before - it was new and a very fun experience for me. Nice,friendly and relaxing atmosphere in the room made it easy for me to chat to other participants and make new colleagues - loved that. It was a great opportunity to do something creative. John, the teacher of our pinch pot making classes was very kind, helpful and knowledgeable. Looking forward to visit Art4Space again. 

Beverly Folan

Have done this class with John twice now and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a lovely studio with great chilled music, drinks, including a glass of wine if you want one! John is a lovely and very patient teacher who will guide you if you are a beginner or have worked with clay before. He is very knowledgeable with clay and glazes etc. It's really relaxing and I highly recommend this for a night out with friends or coming alone to meet new people and being creative. I will be back!

Hand building pottery - Pinch, coil and slab building

Philippa Jodelka

I loved the workshop and our tutor Natty was really knowledgeable and encouraging 

Chris Hunt

06/4/23 3hrs 20 mins

This was a fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable workshop. I highly recommend this hand building class. I had lots of fun and learned a lot in the process. The studio was welcoming and had great facilities. The tutor was warm, friendly, very welcoming and knowledgeable. She took the time to explain options, techniques etc throughout the workshop. There was an abundance of materials. I was very proud of what I achieved. I will definitely return very soon. 


Charlene  Skyers

Chloe Cassoni

Was a lovely evening. Left feeling better than I came in. Thank you so much :)

Louise Serafini

Great tutor, great atmosphere and the chance to make your very own masterpiece 😊

Rob Hammaren

Very relaxing, fun, creative evening with excellent facilitation as always. Great to learn a new skill. Highly recommend.

Kat Stone

My friends and I really enjoyed the workshop with John. 
He gave great guidance to three techniques, enjoyed a glass of wine with the making, and got stuck in with the  clay pieces. Looking forward to receiving my finished pieces! 
Will definitely come back for another clay making session! 

Christina Holmbek

I had the best time! The workshop leader was lovely, so the whole class was calming and fun. Despite the relaxed atmosphere, I actually managed to make three whole pieces! Just got them in the mail, and I love them They are by no means perfect, but I'm still proud of them.

Alex Hinson

What a fantastic evening! I learned new skills, made new friends, and cannot wait to receive my creations in the mail. 100% recommend!!! 

Arianna Dalla Costa

Great experience! The teacher was very nice and knowledgeable, and her explanation of the various techniques we explored was clear and instructive. Very nice atmosphere. I would only suggest that the description on the website should be changed: it promised nibbles which were not there! 

Henry Lambert

The workshop was really enjoyable, very relaxed and a perfect way to unwind creatively. 

My second class with Art4Space in hand clay. Truly enjoyed Natti as our tutor. 
I can't wait to receive my three finished pieces! 
As it was my second time, it was great that I had already tried all the three techniques last time and could focus this time on the techniques I enjoyed the most. 

Jill Thursby

I had such a great time at this session. The instructor, Natti, was very knowledgeable and friendly, and answered all of my questions. She quickly showed us the 3 styles of hand building pottery, allowing the group time to take our time with the styles we were most interested in. The venue and vibe was fantastic, including the playlist. I’ve just got my items back and although I’m not going to quit my day job, I’m impressed at what I was able to accomplish in a short time. Would highly recommend and hope to be back! 

George  Webb

Fantastic time learning the three basic techniques for clay sculpting. Best thing I've done in ages. 

claire guellier

Very fun ! Plenty of time to practice and we had all the clay we wanted to create :)

Sibylle Metge-Toppin

Lovely time making pottery! very instructive and relaxing experience. Really enjoyed it!

Kelly Bryden

My friend gifted me with class as a birthday present and we had a FANTASTIC time. It was so fun to spend time together doing something creative. Our thoughtful instructor John, taught us three techniques for working with clay. At the end of the class we made three pots and got to pick our glazes. The pots will then be mailed to our addresses in four weeks. Highly recommend this class and the value you get out of it!

Lucy O'Grady

This was my first ever pottery class and it was awesome. The tutor was really friendly, clear and knowledgeable and the atmosphere was really relaxed. For two and a half hours I was absorbed in making with clay and completely forgot about the day job - just what I needed. Thank you Art4Space, can't wait to return!

Alison Ekang

Really really enjoyed the session. The techniques were well explained, and loved trying to create three items. My pieces were not perfect!!! But I fully enjoyed slowing down and trying to create something for myself. Found it very mindful, lovely calm space to be in. Really appreciated the tea and snacks.

Join us for a fun, creative, and relaxing evening to explore 3 hand-building techniques pinching, coiling, and slab-building. 

Art4Space are excited to announce 'The Artist's Palate' - a series of Supper Club + Artist Talks.

Next artist is Claudette Forbes.

Claudette will be presenting her work followed by a Q&A.

There will also be supper from Chef Rima Rouf-Choudhury, who will be showcasing a delicious 3-course menu for us on 3rd May.

A big thank you to Adrian Flower from Brixton Art Prize. Art4Space has been collaborating closely with Brixton Art Prize, as a chosen community partner, since the exhibition in 2022, where Claudette won the second prize. Brixton Art Prize actively supports Art4Space with community development and partners with our Artist Palette series. Adrian will be joining Julie to host and moderate the Q&A session with Claudette.

**Claudette Forbes**

Claudette Forbes is an award winning ceramicist. 

She was born and raised in inner city Bristol, England, to Jamaican parents.  As a teenager, the race riots in her neighbourhood in 1980 made a lasting impression on her.  Her curiosity about the government's attempts to fix things ultimately led to her pursuing a career in combatting inner city deprivation. These experiences are reflected in her art.

Her creations are both provocative and subversive, infused with playfulness and humour.  Seeking to test interpretations of the present day, she produces tangible objects that contain a certain beauty and references a past.

She brings her musical skills to create soundscapes to accompany her ceramic installations. These inspire and enhance her conceptual development and her making. 

Claudette uses the full palette of ceramic techniques, emphasising surface decoration with mono-print slip transfers, digital decals and metallic lustres.  She also experiments with the addition of non-ceramic materials.

The evening will start with drinks reception from 7pm, then 7.30 pm Claudette will present her work, followed by Q&A led by Adrian Flower, founder of Brixton Art Prize and Art4Space's Director, Julie Norburn. 8.30 pm - 10 pm we will have 3 course Supper from Rima Rouf-Choudhury.

**Chef Rifa Rouf-Choudhury** 

Rima Rouf-Choudhury, a proud British Bangladeshi, was raised amidst the aromatic spices of her family's Indian restaurant, the first of its kind in West London's Chiswick. Her journey began with a passion for culinary arts, nurtured by her upbringing. After obtaining a BSc in Cognitive Science, she ventured into the dynamic world of television production, working for leading broadcasters such as the BBC.



During the challenging times of lockdown, Rima's culinary prowess blossomed anew. A simple act of kindness—a donation of her traditional Vegan Kichuri for a charity fundraiser—propelled her into the realm of homemade healthy foods. What started as a school fundraiser soon evolved into Chit Chat Pans, a flourishing catering venture serving South West London.



Driven by a desire for community engagement, Rima pivoted her business towards social impact. Joining forces with Lambeth charity Healthy Living Platform, she became a food ambassador, championing nourishing, plant-based cuisine. She also recently assumed the role of Social Media and Communications Manager for Thriving Stockwell, an initiative dedicated to reducing social and health inequalities in Stockwell, while also now embarking on a special qualification in Culinary Medicine.

Rima's culinary journey embodies her ethos: to create food that not only delights the palate but also nourishes the body, mind, and soul. Inspired by her Bangladeshi roots and passionate about adding her fusion twist to create new ways to innovate and impress her customers, Rima will be serving us a 3-course treat: Starting off with her bestseller, Desi Shingaras, pyramid-shaped pastries stuffed with a masala vegetable mix accompanied by a mint-yogurt sauce with roasted cumin. The main course will be Chinigura Turmeric Pilau, a type of aromatic small grain rice, grown exclusively in Bangladesh served with a Mixed Lentil & Vegetable Curry.

To end the culinary journey and sweeten the palette, you can much into a Naikol Fob (naikol means coconut in Bengali and Fob is the name for this type of sweet dessert). This consists of a semicircle-shaped pastry filled with finely grated coconut filling seasoned with spices and sweetened with organic cane sugar.



***This is a vegan menu, but we can accommodate allergies if you let us know in advance.

**Agenda:
**7pm - Drinks reception
7.30-8.30pm - Claudette presenting her work + Q&A
8.30-10pm - 3 course Supper from Chef Rima Rouf-Choudhury

Buying this ticket helps others. The proceeds go towards our social action training courses.

Artist Talk Supper Club

rebecca hathaway

I had a brilliant evening at Art4Life in Stockwell. The whole thing was great fun from start to finish and really interesting too. A really good bunch of people and the food was delicious. I couldn't fault it. 

Art4Space are excited to announce 'The Artist's Palate' - an upcoming series of Supper Club + Artist Talks.

We are delighted to announce that Candida Powell...


Kintsugi is an ancient art form that celebrates the Japanese philosophy of the beauty of imperfection. It involves putting broken pieces of pottery back together by embracing the cracks using the gold mica powder blowing method.

In this class that honours the traditional Japanese art of fixing with gold, an experienced and friendly teacher from Art4Space will guide you every step of the way so that you leave with beautiful symbolic pottery to treasure.

As well as enjoying the hands-on experience with all the materials provided, you will also learn a little about the history and philosophy of Kintsugi. We create up to two classic Japanese bowls. You also have the option to bring your own crockery (vase, plate, bowl, cup) and we can explore how to fix this the best way.

Join your teacher in their creative, inclusive and welcoming environment and enjoy this unique London activity with friends for an extra special birthday party or team-building event idea.

Your teachers are people who love the reflection, symbolism and art of Kintsugi. We have mastered the best results – one of our teachers recently returned from living in Japan and follows the wabi-sabi philosophy to domestic recycling. So don’t throw that pot away, come and join us! Plus we provide you with up to 2 traditional Japanese bowls.

Join your teacher in their creative, inclusive and welcoming environment and enjoy this unique London activity with friends for an extra special birthday party or team-building event idea.
 

Kintsugi

Maureen Thompson

What a fabulous class it was . It has  reignited my light for crafting. John is an excellent educator. 

Sue Stamper-Iveson

 A relaxed and enjoyable evening with encouraging instructors. 

Bernard Noel

Such a fun evening workshop! Enjoyable, playful and relaxing in a superb atmosphere, plus you go back home with your own 2 creations after a few glasses a booze to get you in the right mood after a long day at work! That was a total success for us :) 

James Ampherlaw

A brilliant session run; talking through the beautiful philosophies and history around Kintsugi  & coming out of the session with 2 excellent pieces of re-crafted ceramics. Highly recommend as a solo or as a couple! 

An introductory pottery class to Japanese art of Kintsugi.

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