London School of Mosaic

Tutor was passionate and enabled all students to complete their project. Plenty of equipment and choice of materials. My experience certainly made me want to go back for more! I had a really enjoyable day, a very socialable group with lots if giggles as well as the hard work concentrating! In n our break I chatted to students on another class and If I lived in London I would certainly have looked into doing a diploma. The school has a great ethos, very engaged with local community and happy that by attending a course with them it helps support this work.
Tracie Woodman
FANTASTIC! Prior to the Direct Method One-Day course, I had exactly ZERO experience with mosaics, or even any manual-visual arts medium. I was able to create a satisfying mosaic of a pigeon design I brought to the class. Needless to say, I am hooked on this and booked more classes. Thank you!
Sylwia
Brilliant course, recommend!
Connie
Have a go at mosaic! You will get all the encouragement and help from the lovely staff at LSoM and will leave with a completed 140 x 140mm mosaic piece designed by you. Enjoy!
Kirstie
As always a fabulous experience. Rada gently and expertly brings out the best in everyone I look forward so much to each session and just being at the school with so many creatives gives me a buzz 🐝
Prerana
A great course, whatever stage of mosaicing you are at, to develop skills and carry out your own personal project(s) all under the gentle encouraging and incredibly helpful guidance of Rada.
Helen
A lovely space & vibe
Jon
I really enjoyed the course. Rada was great as a teacher and the atmosphere was very nice. I left with a finished mosaic which I am very happy with.
Michal
I really enjoyed the one day workshop. I will definitely be buying the tools and materials to make my own creations at home. Rada is very knowledgeable and adaptive to each of her students ideas and abilities. The food at the cafe is delicious too.
Lee
I booked this day course for myself & mum to do & we had a wonderful time. The teacher was very inspiring & calmly lead us though how to make our own creations come to life. They had great knowledge in the area of Mosaic taught us how to use all the materials for this particular technique. We all had such different projects going on but they did a great job ant tailoring their support to help us. All in all such a fun & wholesome day. Highly recommend going alone or with a pal. We made some beautiful art & joyful memories.
Kaajel Patel
Instructive & fabulous as always
Jessica
Really really loved this course, one of the best I've ever done, Rada was a fantastic and patient teacher.
Imogen
Rada has been very encouraging and supportive in my designing process. I feel outside my comfort zone but enabled to stretch into my learning edge. I really enjoy this class and environment and get a lot from seeing others projects evolve.
Lynda
There can be no better environment to learn the art of mosaic making than this school. The experienced knowledgeable teacher points you in the right direction in a kindly manner helping you to get the best out of the medium. I can’t recommend it highly enough. It’s an awesome place!
Ruth
Catherine is an excellent teacher. She is always very helpful and supportive so I signed up for the second course to be taught again by her. Sadly the room is not in the best shape with a leaking roof and temperamental lighting.
Zoya Charles
I really enjoy participating in the mosaic courses at The London School of Mosaics. The teachers are really approachable and helpful and I feel like I have learnt a lot about mosaics and different variations! I liked working on their volunteering projects recently! I would definitely recommend booking a course!
Lauren
Outside my home this is my favourite place to be. Great school brilliant teachers
Eleni
A wonderful day!! For a long while, I have been interested in mosaic and this one day course was perfect. The teaching method was great, and being able to take home our masterpieces at the end of the day was a bonus. I couldn't recommend it more! :)
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I have been with the LSoM for many years. Our teacher is fantastic. She knows exactly when to instruct or offer suggestions and when to leave us to explore our own style. The choice of materials is great and the space is perfect. I highly recommend giving this a try. Like me, you too may become an addict!
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I went for a one day mosaic workshop and it was great! The instructor was very patient and encouraging, and all the people I met there were very nice to talk to. I would go again in a heartbeat :)
Daniel Posada
Very enjoyable class in a relaxed atmosphere. Rada provided a good overview of tools, techniques, and general guidelines, but she also ensured participants could work at their own pace and in line with their own preferences (which I really appreciated). I was pleasantly engrossed throughout the day. Highly recommended experience.
Tania
A wonderful experience in a beautiful space. Our teacher Rada taught us a lot about the background and the process. I learned so much and will now be able to look at mosaics with much greater appreciation. We were all able to complete our mosaics on the day. Rada is so patient and has a great eye. She gave really helpful advice and inspiration. I highly recommend this course.
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The tutor was informative and very attentive offering assistance where needed, equally. The class was refreshing and enjoyable also, I came to understand why "keystones" are so named. The clue is REALLY in the name. It was a brilliant way to spend my Sunday. Thank you, Rada.
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What a great evening course! I loved it and feel sad it’s now finished, but I have my first ever mosaic to show for it. The last day especially was very exciting when we could see everyone’s projects coming to an end. By chance we all chose very different projects, which was very interesting and inspiring. The teacher, Rada, was super helpful and patient with everyone. I certainly recommend it!
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Wonderful class - I really enjoyed the challenge of mosaics and appreciated the support of the instructor who made sure we do our best work
Denitsa Mladenova
Great workshop. So many tiles at our fingertips. A lot was packed into the 7 hours. Our teacher was engaging and very helpful.
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Wonderful creative atmosphere to enjoy making a mosaic picture. Rada the instructor is highly knowledgeable and skilled in helping you on all aspects of design and mosaic process. Loved the course!
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I loved the workshop. I had been meaning to do it for ages, and it was terrific fun. Steep learning curve, and I know when I come next I’ll be able to improve my technique. Thanks for a great day!
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Catherine enables students to make their own individual projects allowing us all to develop different skills.
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Catherine was an amazing teacher as always. Her advice & encouragement is inspiring. The range of materials is superb. I look forward to coming back.
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I attended a 5-day mosaics course at LSoM under the guidance and supervision of Mrs. Catherine Parkinson. Everything was perfect!! An abundance of materials and tools to start with, anything one would need or didn't know he/she needed but now does. The space was inspiring as well, seasoned professionals executing mosaics and welcoming us to watch and learn. We obtained so much knowledge just by watching a master at work... The best part of the experience however was our teacher. Catherine was awesome!! She taught, explained, guided and advised while at the same time allowing us, her students, to take decisions regarding our work and, once we did, again guiding us to execute to the best of our abilities. She treated us with respect, humour and humanity, one could not wish for a better person to teach the course. Last, I must say a few words for "Mother", the cafe adjacent to the school. Good food, friendly service, ambiance. Our lunch break was a pleasurable experience in itself.
Anthia Nutt
It was a lovely introduction to mosaic, getting to use the tools and develop our own personal designs over the course of the day. From cutting, to creating flow, sticking, and grouting, it was wonderful to be guided through the process end-to-end. It was also lovely to see the projects happening around the studio and the various techniques being employed across the school. Would highly recommend the course as an initial taster.
JJ Vujnovic
I had a wonderful time! I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Cathrine Parkinson is a very good teacher.
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Great course. I thoroughly recommend it for beginners and more experienced mosaicists who are looking for a bit of guidance/inspiration.
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I very much enjoyed the one day course in Mosaic. Rada was an excellent teacher, demonstrated well and was highly attentive to each individual in the group of around 7 people. I was delighted with my finished mosaic tile! So much that I have decided to gift as a present! I would highly recommend this as an introduction to mosaic for beginners. The studio was very well equipped with everything needed, even aprons.
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I have attended several courses at LSOM and the quality of teaching is always good. The facilities and resources at the centre are comprehensive. I have no artistic experience but the teacher helped me transform a simple design idea into a beautiful work of art.
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A fantastic course. I would highly recommend
Nicky Selby
Amazing, leant so much with a very patient teacher who explained everything so well, encouraged us and managed time to make sure we finished. I really want to continue and highly recommend the course.
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Great space and materials to work with. Rada our tutor was helpful and open for us all to enjoy creating. I absolutely recommend the class.
Audrey Ang
Was a great activity, teacher -Rada, was fantastic. Although it is a 7 hour class it was still a rush to complete the tiles in that time. It is a nice way to spend a day, but having some ideas about what you want to make before you go is advisable.
LOUISE GORDON
I am half way through the "Personalised Learning: Develop a mosaic project across skill levels" course. I have a project that I am really enjoying and am grateful for the help and advice from Rada, who is excellent. Why not 5 stars? The one thing I would like is for there to be a short period given over each week to a brief talk on mosaic. Rada has so much experience and insight that could be shared to help with my wider understanding and inspiration. Overall I am really glad I signed up for the course and am getting a lot from the experience.
Daniel Jones
I am happy that found this place. Very nice atmosphere. Rada is a wonderful and inspiring teacher. A good set of marble, smalt and ceramics. All necessary tools and materials for work are also provided. My only advice for beginners is to come to the first lesson with a your own idea for your future work. It will be more interesting to work this way. But they can also give you a template.
ANNA GERZHIK
LSoMosaic is a well equipped and convivial space to develop your own work with excellent support available when needed. I’m hooked on the medium and the method, and appreciate the quality of teaching and the facilities of the school generally.
Ruth Rosenthal
Brilliantly taught by Catherine Parkinson who is very encouraging and enables each student to follow their choice of technique and style
Debora Singer
I have really enjoyed learning about mosaics and Cathy was a very patient teacher.
Anna Wells
Had a fantastic time and learnt so much on the day course
Zoë Eleni Georgallis
Had a wonderful day learning about and making Mosaic. Can thoroughly recommend it!
Sofia Bune Strandh
I attended the Direct method 1 day mosaic course run by Rada - i had an amazing day, lot's of fun, concentration, creativity, meeting new people and helping each other. I took my final end product home and today after having its final clean i was amazed at what i had produced. I have total respect for all craftspeople who make a living out of this - it was hard work but 100% rewarding . I will definitely explore more courses at the LSM.
Vas Skoulidou
I love the weekly mosaic class under the supervision and guidance of Catherine Parkinson, who is an inspirational and very patient teacher! The new workspace is comfortable and there is a large range of materials to choose from. If you want to learn more about the art of mosaics this is the place to be! Highly recommend.
Gerda Oosterhof
My daughter and I had a great day creating our mosaics. So therapeutic. The place and teacher were really good. We’d love to go again.
Sarah Grimshaw
Excellent course. Presented well and had a lot of help. Very enjoyable day. Thank you
Linda Jayson
Amazing experience. Rada was an excellent tutor and overall I had a fantastic day. I will come back for more :)
Valerie Caimi
I did a one day course and loved it. I’m really proud of my piece! The teacher was absolutely great.
Carolina Jayson
I am an absolute beginner in regards to mosaics and was very excited to learn about this art form. I started the 10 week course yesterday. My teacher, Rada, was absolutely fantastic. She gave clear instructions and was able to manoeuvre and make everyone feel at ease, despite us all being at different abilities and experience levels. I really enjoyed my first day and can’t wait for the next lesson!
Alice MacDonnell
Rada, the instructor, was really helpful and I will definitely be back for me. Looking forward to my next course!
Daniel Jones
I had a great time on the LSoM day course. Rada was a fantastic tutor, very enthusiastic and encouraging and able to support a wide range of projects and abilities at once. The School is a lovely setting and very well equipped. I would really like to come back soon!
Daniel Clarke
Brilliant class, great teaching and have definitely caught the mosaic making bug
Bansri Bharania
Had a great day learning the basic skills. The teacher was clear, helpful, kind and friendly . She was able to spend teaching time with each student as well as addressing the group. I was pleased with what I made and would definitely return for another course . It was a good day .
Sue Kon
Was such a brilliant day, the instructor was so enthusiastic and supportive. She was clearly so knowledgeable about mosaic and spent time with everyone advising and guiding on how to get the best outcome. The day is set up really well, so there's time to learn mosaic techniques, experiment, design and then still come out with a lovely piece to be proud off. I'm already looking up the next class!!
Archana Nathan
Gorgeous studio, and a lovely, supportive teacher. Recommend.
Ria Patel
Enjoyable class. We all managed to (just about) complete a small tile in the alloted time, though some of us left with them still a little damp. Rada our teacher was very helpful and encouraging. The small group of eight was about the right size. I have booked on another course in January
Abbie Coppard
Catherine is a great teacher. This is my second course with her
Susan Bagwell
I can’t imagine a better set up for learning and developing the skills needed to make a successful mosaic project. You are guided and supported through the processes thanks to knowledgeable experts. Can’t ask for more… Thank you Catherine and LS of M
Ruth Rosenthal
Catherine patiently helped me work out how to turn my ideas into a practical mosaic project so now I'm really excited to begin
Debbie
Wonderful inspirational teacher in an artistic atmosphere. My favourite time of the week.
Gail Levy
I love this class and the new studio is spacious, bright and well equipped. Catherine is an exceptional teacher. She is patient, understanding and has a full understanding of technique while always respecting the student’s interpretation of design.
Lisa Goldblatt
Fab start to our course. Really wished I had attended before I had started a few projects
Virginia Priest
Fantastic course, lots of inspiration, all materials available, great guidance to create your own oeuvre d'art, can absolutely recommend it!
Helen Bonilla
Very nice course for entry level - only complaint is that the venue was hard to find for first timers otherwise all round happy.
Angela Sadeghi
Really enjoyed the one day course and the insight of the subject matter after the day. Really recommend
Kati Tschawow
Brilliant day. Class was run at a very comfortable pace, suitable for complete beginners as well as people with a bit of experience. Rada explained the key theories and had lots of examples to show. She helped make our mosaics look their best when we got stuck but allowed us to create our own work. Will definitely be going back, thank you Rada
Donna Tipping
I did a LSoM weekend day course and had an absolutely lovely time. Our instructor Rada was very helpful and made sure that each of our small projects was progressing. I would like to say, that I was unprepared with a project that I wanted to make, and therefore lingered around a bit in the first half of the day. That cause a little bit of urgency towards the end of the day. So come prepared, or use one of the available templates. In the end it was an extremely fun day which flew past. Will definitely pursue mosaics in the future.
Savita Naik
This place is a gem. It's a very friendly and the classes have never disappointed . The teachers are very knowledgeable and I always earned something new. The teachers also nudge you along if you're unsure and at the same time allow you the space to experiment and be authentic with your designs. The range of materials is huge and it's like like an Aladdin's cave .
Daljit Rai
This is a great class in which to find and then polish your craft. Catherine is an excellent teacher, patient and always with suggestions how to deal with difficult shaping. The range of materials is exemplary. For me and the other students in the class, this provides an absolute haven on a Thursday night towards the end of the working week. I would thoroughly recommend if you are interested in music.
Carrollanne Lindley
Wonderful inspirational place with excellent tuition for those who are starting out on this journey and inspiration for those as they continue their journey into the world of mosaics.
Gail Levy
It is great been back at the school this week. I did a 10 week course before which I thoroughly enjoyed and now back again for another 10 weeks. I can’t recommend the school enough. It is a great place to learn. Specious with all the facilities and materials one needs and great teachers and staff.
Eleni Leoussi
The 5-day course was a great experience, very enjoyable in a friendly studio with an excellent instructor, Catherine, giving advice and encouragement throughout. I would thoroughly recommend this course if you have any inkling at all to learn about mosaic and will definitely do this again.
Kirstie Cupper
Relaxing class with great tuition and results. Highly recommend!
Gerda Oosterhof
A lovely thoughtful day with the opportunity to get a nvolved with something creative. Raya was very supportive.
Linda Frost
100% recommendation. Catherine is both a clear and supportive tutor. Good at quickly understanding each students needs. A wonderfully inspiring space mixing masters and beginners in one large studio. Book now- you won’t regret it.
Melinda Nicholds-Brown
An incredibly fun and rewarding activity to spend the day on! It was interesting to learn how to cut and assemble the mosaic tiles, and satisfying to take home your creation at the end of the day.
Karen Cheung-Hing
The teacher was competent and inspired to se things in new ways. Friendly atmosphere..
Lillian Rydahl
Really enjoyed the course
Gloria Ho
Really enjoying the course. Excellent guidance from Catherine.
Susan
The whole experience was brilliant. The instructor (Radha) was very accommodating and went out of the way to help us feel engaged. At the start of the class we planned to leave half way as 6 hours was too much. But we couldn’t and wouldn’t budge from our seats till the very end. It was such a fulfilling day, at the end of which we had our individual works of art in our hands and promising hobby! We met some fun people too who were fellow budding mosaic artists.
Karthik Jayakumar
I love this class. Our teacher Catherine encourages us to convert our ideas into beautiful pieces of creative art.
Debora Singer
Really enjoying my classes with Catherine. She is a very patient teacher and always on hand to give you a steer if you want/need one - but also gives you space to do your own thing. Highly recommended.
Emelia Thorold
We were really looking forward to our course at the London School of Mosaic, which was the one day short course for beginners. They were very generous with giving us plenty of tiles and materials to make a small mosaic. There were lots of tools and different colour tiles available. However I think there wasn't enough guidance or teaching for it to be suitable for beginners. All they asked us to prepare in advance was to find an image we wanted to recreate, and at the beginning of the day there was a demonstration of how to cut the tiles and a little advice on which tiles to use. However, after that we were left largely to our own devices, without guidance on how to best lay the tiles or how to develop the mosaic. There was no demonstration. We weren't told at the beginning of the session how long to spend on each task or how long it would take to set, meaning that even though the course was 7 hours long people were running out of time and the mosaics didn't set in time for pouring on the grout. We had to pour on the grout while it was still unset, so the tiles moved and undid all our hard work. I had to leave soon after, and left with an unfinished mosaic without a border because I ran out of time. For the cost of the course I wasn't satisfied with the outcome. Sometimes I would approach the teacher with something I was finding tricky, and the teacher would say 'you should have laid the tiles this way to avoid the problem you're in.' Though of course it was my first time, and she should have given us more guidance on how to avoid problems. I think for the almost £100 cost of the course we should have received more guidance and a tutorial/demonstration at least. I left unhappy with what I made and wished I'd been taught the techniques before I started. There were a lot of books about mosaic on the tables for inspiration, but there wasn't time to read them and teach ourselves the techniques. Plus the studio was cold, so it's best to wear thermals or a coat that you're comfortable working in if you decide to take the course.
Olivia Dehnavi
Such a fun day! Thank you
Lea Bourguignon
Fantastic course. Rada was excellent. I really enjoyed it. I would highly recommend. Also I am really pleased with how my mosaic turned out. It's a great community space
Joanna Perkins
Brilliant class, brilliant teacher, brilliant studio!
Jose
Best decision I’ve made in a long time to study at the London school of Mosaic. It’s so chilled and wonderful to be amongst such helpful students and staff. Genuinely cannot find fault :)
daniel edney
This class is absolutely amazing. I am learning new skills and the level of teaching is superb. You have to try it to believe it!
Aneta Ivanova
Wonderful to be back at LSM - excellent teaching, super helpful staff and a welcoming studio to work in. Highly recommend.
Ruth Rosenthal
Very professional and helpful teacher,
Ana Maria Lorz Vidan
Great course, well resourced and taught.
Geraldine Gray
Inspirational teacher Catherine Parkinson encourages, instructs and make the class enjoyable while learning about mosaics. All techniques are taught and having been to Caterine's classes for about 10 years I am still learning and enjoying her courses.
Gail levy
I really enjoyed it. There were a lot of colours choices and good tools. Only one criticism, it was really cold in the workshop. Overall very nice experience!
Katia Russo
A very enjoyable course ran by experienced, considerate and very patient tutor Catherine Parkinson. Highly recommended.
Ewa Carsten
It was such a nice experience. I could let my creative side run free. Very good teacher too. Will definitely join again
Wing Yee Chris Sin
I had a brilliant day at LSoM. Rada was a knowledgeable teacher and was kind and supportive throughout the day. I learnt lots and would love to carry on creating unique pieces of art. Thank you.
Emma Edwards
Lovely calm relaxing day, great tuition and support for a not very arty person and a great tile to take home. Thank you
Claire Burns
I am taking the Various Techniques Mosaic course from Catherine Parkinson in Fall 2022. It is a terrific course, exposing you to a variety of mosaic techniques. You choose one of these techniques to develop a project with. Catherine is a very supportive and experienced teacher, she has encouraged me to do a project that is challenging but I am quite happy with the results!
Sharon Strelitz
LSoM is such a great environment to work in. Lots of inspirational work around to look at, students and tutors friendly and helpful, and an excellent variety of equipment and materials to use to create your ideas. Then put Catherine into the mix ....................! She is a wonderful teacher, knowledgeable, encouraging and always able to spot just what it is that will help your project progress.
Lucy Clark
excellent class teacher very helpful and good choice of materials.
Janet Cohen
Excellent teacher, patient, and very knowledgeable .
Ana Maria Lorz Vidan
Wonderful teacher, passionate and patience, ready to answer to a million questions!
Catia Funcello
The course was great! A really fun way of getting to understand a bit about mosaics. Rada was very attentive and spent 1 to 1 time with each student, which was very nice.
Ruta Daubure
This is a very nice class to learn and complete a small mosaic in a day. I totally enjoyed my time and found the teaching very inspirational - lots of useful tips and encouragement from the amazing teacher Rada. Very nice mix of people and relaxing (even with music) atmosphere.
Aneta Ivanova
An excellent introduction to mosaics, thank you!
Frankie Gallantine
Great day learnt a lot .
Jane Hill
Great school with fantastic teachers
Maria Vega
Excellent class with a wonderful inspirational teacher
Gail Levy
A most enjoyable class run by a warm & helpfull teacher She is always willing to help & wants us to enjoy the class
Bunty Phillips
Catherine is a great teacher and always helpful, and encouraging. No wonder I keep coming back.
Peter Wilson
Had a great first class on the personal learning course. So many ideas to think about. Looking forward to getting stuck in over the next few weeks
Denise Miller
I didn’t expect to enjoy the course as much as I did; it was well organised, well timed and well explained. Catherine- the teacher made sure everyone had her attention if needed; guided through the phases and different techniques. Thank you once again Catherine.
Sylvia Chrzanowska
What a wonderful day! Rada is a great teacher and very supportive. The 7+ hours raced by - much to take in and think about technically and creatively inevitably as a taster (and I was surprised and delighted to finish with a first piece I’m very pleased with). We were busy throughout the day but at the same time, it was thoroughly relaxing. It’s definitely whetted my appetite for more - I can see how addictive mosaic work can be! Thank you Rada!
Deborah Ehrenberg
Very enjoyable day, and hopefully the beginning of a lifelong new hobby. Thanks Rada and thank you LSoM!
Sharon Shalev
Wonderful workshop on Mosaic. Appropriately lifted the curtains on how mosaics are made and the labor that goes into them. Taught me something I'd like to continue given time!
Conner Southall
An excellent class and introduction to mosaic taught by Pauline. My husband and I now have a better appreciation for this centuries-old art technique, which has inspired us to learn more!
Yolands Adra
I attended a one week mosaic course which was fantastic. The teacher was really helpful and encouraged us to explore new ideas and techniques and the facilities are excellent. The atmosphere is welcoming and the cafe is excellent.
liz Aston
Great class. Great teacher. Great fellow 'students'. Catherine is amazing as the tutor. She is generous with both her time and (in my case) her patience as well as being very supportive. A brilliant introduction into mosaics.
Peter Wilson
Absolutely love this class and the tutor is super knowledgeable and good at getting the best out of each student. I am a repeat customer and am always impressed with the variety and quality of work produced under Catherine’ s expert guidance
Prerana Phadnis
Great day - although there were moments when I was not sure whether my mosaic would come together it did! Rada (teacher) was patient, inspiring and supportive. Cafe is a real gem.
Rachel Herring
Absolutely loved it! Entertaining informative and ultimately rewarding. I would wholeheartedly recommend the experience to anyone who wants to try something creative and different.
Richard Rudman
I always enjoy my courses here with Katherine. I learn so much and the school is just amazing. The facilities, the dedicated space and staff have all been brilliant
Winnie
It is so much more than I expected! Catherine is an amazing tutor. Can't wait for next Friday. So glad I enrolled with London school of mosaic.
Priscilla-Louise Morrow
A wonderful class with a teacher Catherine, who inspires you to create. Whatever level you are learning every week in an enjoyable environment with like-minded people. It is the highlight of my week.
Gail Levy
For a first timer this week long course couldn’t have been bettered. Hugely supportive teacher (Catherine) made for an enjoyable, rewarding learning experience. Highly recommend.
Ruth Rosenthal
A really great week. I learnt a lot and had time to develop some new work. Thanks !
katie surridge
I thoroughly enjoyed my one day mosaic course. The teacher was excellent and very helpful. A very friendly environment. Highly recommended.
Rosemary Clunie
I loved doing the mosaic course.
Zoraide Dronkers
Great course, lovely tutor, fabulous venue. Thank you!
Jose
Fantastic course, superb amenities, warm atmosphere and terrific teaching. Really great bunch of students too - highly recommend
Sarah Monk
I love this class. Students get to work on their own projects with the expertise and encouragement of our teacher Catherine Parkinson.
Debbie
Excellent teaching and resources.
Geraldine Gray
An excellent opportunity to begin or improve your mosaic making, with caring, tailored support and a brilliantly industrious and creative atmosphere all around you.
Norman Taylor
Loving this mosaic course I have another 11 weeks and don’t want it to end Fantastic support, knowledge and inspiration by all of the tutors and students at London School of Mosaic Rada and Joe and Jenny have been so wonderful to help me choose and create my design thank you
Pippa Rowlandson
My group was very friendly and made me feel very welcome as the new person. Catherine was brilliant too being very patient with me and explaining things in an easy to take in way - although I will probably need reminding.
Peter Wilson
You only have to see how many of Catherine's students return to her classes term after term, year after year to know how wonderful her courses are. I am a 'newbie' having attended for the first time in the autumn of 2021 but I am back in January 2022 and will be back for more too. We listing to Songs for Swinging Snippers as we shape our pieces of glass and ceramics ... the evenings speed by despite us all sitting there just snipping away. Book early everyone, if you don't you will be too late!!
Rachel Kolsky
Wonderful as ever. The calmest part of my week.
James Mott
I thoroughly enjoyed my one day course on making a mosaic by the direct method. The tutor was fabulous, taught us lots and gave us great advice on our pieces. It was a great introduction to a wonderful craft and had encouraged me to do more. Great cafe next door too!
RonaMac
Fantastic day thank you
Christine Dickinson
Lovely time with Alex a great informative tutor who demystified a lot of mosaic questions and queries - had a great day; where did the time go! Thank you. I will be back to do the two day course.
Rhona Summerfield
Very cool class! Alex was a great instructor and very helpful. Would definitely take again!
Victoria Stoner
This was such a great day, really enjoyed it and would definitely come back! Thanks
Elisa Musiu
I was an enjoyable course. I throughly enjoyed the creative process. Would definitely come back.
Jannine Badstuber
I really loved the course with Alex McHallam, great teacher and a great day. I would highly recommend!
Sam Addai
Great fun, the time was filled from start to finish. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutor who gave a lot of assistance and feedback. Plenty of choice of supplies to create a fanatastic small mosaic. Tea/coffee and biscuits to keep us going. Lovely cafe on site for lunch with delicious home made food and very reasonable price. I am really pleased with what I made and recommend you try too.
Maria
I love this class. Making mosaics is very mindful and Catherine brings out the creativity in her students
Debora Singer
This class is the highlight of my week. I have learnt so much and the choice of materials is exceptional. The teaching is of a very high standard and the classes are still nice and small because of covid so it is a safe environment. I can not recommend it highly enough.
Lisa Goldblatt
Excellent class, well run, well resourced and very interesting
Geraldine Gray
I am so glad to have enrolled in this 13 week mosaic course. Every body is so welcoming and helpful. It is great that we are encouraged to work on our own ideas and preferred methods of working are accepted. Lovely space to work in. Plenty of materials, and a nice group of participants. Excellent teachers. Could not wish for more.
Eleni
The best workshop set up for creating great art. The most patient, helpful and knowledgeable tutors. I highly recommend this school.
Gelara Sattari-Bahri
Inspirational!
Melanie Mercer
Really great course that really sets you up to make your own mosaics afterwards at home. Alex was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Veronica Lamarche
I had a great time. Alex was so knowledgeable and helpful. She stayed extra time just to make sure we were all finished. I would definiely recommend it and I look forward to using this new skill in the future!
Vanessa Loaiza
Alex a really good teacher I support the request to be prepared with designs for the class as even simple designs take all day. Materials were plenty and varied to use. Back to Alex as she set a welcoming tone for the whole day. I certainly recommend this course to others Meg
Meg Camm
I had a horrible start to the full day Beginner's Course on Saturday 21st August because the instructions to the car park [I am a Blue Badge holder] were totally inadequate. I had been helped to reserve a place by Marvin in the office during the week but the instruction to collect the parking permit before class required me to find the address and a parking place to safely leave my car before doing so! The number of the School of Mosaic was very hard to see from the road and way beyond the entrance to the parking area. The office phone was not answered when I tried for help. Fortunately Alex my course tutor later picked up a call - she had supplied us with her number - and came out into the road to help me find the entrance car parking space and permit for display alongside my disabled badge. She was friendly, understanding and very generous considering she was also just beginning the course with the other participants [another of whom had also had similar problems]. The good news is that having got over my parking problems etc I had a very good day. The course was well organised and relaxed. Alex was very skilled at meeting the needs of a varied group and created a supportive atmosphere. Without seeming to pressure us she got us through the required stages providing help when required without fuss or patronising us. Her humour and chocolate digestive biscuit were great and we all left very satisfied and proud of our own and each other's achievements! Thankyou
Claire Widgery
We had a great time, learned a lot and individuality was able to flourish! Thank you Alex.
Philippa Matthews
Really enjoyed a busy but rewarding day. Guidance from the host was insightful and always seemed to be at just the right moment. Plenty of tools & tiles to choose from which made designing my first mosaic a joy.
Alexander Jones
Amazing class, amazing instructor!
Mona
Great teacher and airy space to work in which was cool on a boiling day. Alot to fit in the hours and a shame that the end was time tight but I really enjoyed it!
Nicky Gist
It was okay, I learned that I could draw the tile shape on the wood, but overall I had learned way more from online videos, and other online materials before. The atmosphere around the school was very nice. I feel the course was lacking instruction and technique teaching. I was hoping to get detailed explanation of use of tools, cutting or tiles laying technique, and comment or advice on the design choice (what's suitable, not suitable), but all of them were not really covered. We were only given a paper about ways to cut into different shapes, but I don't think the tutor actually covered the cutting technique other than just asking us to try it, I feel that we were effectively just given the space and materials to work on a piece that day with limited explanation and guidance. I thought it was a course, not an experience day. Perhaps if was intended that way, it should be advertised that way?
Anonymous
Professional tutor, very organised, very friendly and helpful. Very supportive to explore ideas. Materials offer a fantastic choice.
Gabriele Trinczek
Learning the various ways of techniques at the London School of Mosaic is truly inspiring and enjoyable.
Gail Levy
Exceptionally enjoyable - and productive.
Judith Perle
This is my second "Various techniques mosaic course" ans i recommend this course for beginners as well for initiaites. The teacher, Katherine Parkinson, is very competent and attentive. A wide choice of materials and techniques are available too. This is "the place to be" to improve your mosaic skills !
Sophie MACKOWIAK
Great day course on which I learned such a lot about the techniques. Good teacher, great cafe and I've signed up for a two day course now!
Wanda Wyporska
Great Class!! Paula is a real artist and know how to teach with lots of kindness. Thank le for everything x
Val
We had such a lovely day at the one day mosaic course. Paola was really friendly encouraging and helpful and we are delighted with our finished products after the day. Thank you for a great time. We hope to come back again next year!
Yvonne
The workshop was excellent - well run, lots of information. The tutor, Paola, was both knowledgeable and helpful. I learned a lot, enjoyed the day and would recommend to others.
claire
I have done many mosaic courses but have never had a teacher who was as skilled as the teacher on this course. She is excellent. The space is large and there are a lot of supplies and a library for ideas and its the perfect place to do mosaic. Its the highlight of my week.
Lisa
The first class of Various Techniques Mosaic Course was very informative. The teaching methods are clear and the materials are good quality and teaching to a high standard. Its great to get stuck into a new hobby and meet people at the same time. The library is good for any research and the LSoM a lively community be a part of.
Andrea
A really good introduction to mosaics.
Peter
Excellent class, really enjoyed it. Very well set up for current circumstances and Paola was a superb teacher. Would highly recommend this class.
Nicky
Really enjoyable class with inspirational tutor and like minded students. Highlight of my week.
Gail
Such a great day, the class was really well taught and paced for a group of newbies. Paula was a great tutor and helped us elevate our ideas to look as good in real life as they did in our minds! Highly recommended.
Sara
Fantastic course, thank you very much
Julia
Catherine is such an encouraging teacher, who always has a good suggestion as to which direction to take ones work.
Lucy
Excellent course. Excellent teacher. Excellent venue.
Judith
Wonderful class with inspirational teacher. Looking forward to continuing with the classes when we are able.
Gail
I love going to this course. A highlight of my week.
Clare
I’ve attended only one term by now and I’m more than happy with everything from LSM. Very friendly place. Teacher, students and staff where great. I’m looking forward to restarting my classes as soon as we finish with this Corona viruses.
Vladimir
A brilliant course! Catherine is a great teacher and so knowledgable about mosaics. I love the way she pushes me out of my comfort zone. And I always learn something new in every session.
Jose
This course is excellent. The teacher is very encouraging and all the staff are helpful. There is plenty of material available and the students produce amazing work.
Janet
Excellent teaching and great to have everything supplied.
Janet
Excellent course, lots of help using various techniques and media.
Lucy
As always the course was fantastic. Great venue and resources and the teacher Catherine manages to support, advise and challenge without imposing or being overwhelming. I would highly recommend any classes she teaches. Lucy
Lucy
The course was excellent. I had never done any mosaic work before but after this course I love it and would like to do more. The teacher was superb - friendly, helpful and encouraging. I’d come again in a flash.
Sharon Clewes
Tutor was passionate and enabled all students to complete their project. Plenty of equipment and choice of materials. My experience certainly made me want to go back for more! I had a really enjoyable day, a very socialable group with lots if giggles as well as the hard work concentrating! In n our break I chatted to students on another class and If I lived in London I would certainly have looked into doing a diploma. The school has a great ethos, very engaged with local community and happy that by attending a course with them it helps support this work.
Tracie Woodman
FANTASTIC! Prior to the Direct Method One-Day course, I had exactly ZERO experience with mosaics, or even any manual-visual arts medium. I was able to create a satisfying mosaic of a pigeon design I brought to the class. Needless to say, I am hooked on this and booked more classes. Thank you!
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