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Fabulous course with excellent individual support and guidance. Sylvie, the tutor, is very patient, flexible and always ready to provide help and advice when required. The studio has an abundance of materials and you will be given loads of inspiration to help you produce your work.
IreneI 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 ChrzanowskaWhat 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 EhrenbergVery enjoyable day, and hopefully the beginning of a lifelong new hobby. Thanks Rada and thank you LSoM!
Sharon ShalevWonderful 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 SouthallAn 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 AdraAlex is such an amazing teacher....got to know the basics of mosaic making and it was super fun.
Shikha JakharReally enjoyed the class. Our Excellent tutor created a good atmosphere among the learners while giving individual attention. This course ‘indirect method’ could benefit from having, perhaps, an extra 2-3 hours of tuition time. Thank you for a very enjoyable course.
Ann OKellyI really liked the class, it was very helpful and interesting, time went so fast that day. Also, I was impressed by the teacher's professionalism. I highly recommend it to everyone who is interested in mosaics and arts. I am going to repeat the class in the future!
Julia KanaevaI 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 AstonReally enjoyed the class. Slightly difficult to find. Very good introduction into hands on experience
Denise MillerI can´t imagine better option for myself how to spend a sathurday with time for myself. Our teacher was friendly, well prepared and carefull. She could give us enough attention according to the maximum of 8 people in the group. I can hardly recomand and I am sure that it wasn´t my last visit. Thank You for the organization, printed materials and the athmosphere.
Hana RiegelováGreat 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 WilsonAbsolutely 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 PhadnisGreat 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 HerringAbsolutely loved it! Entertaining informative and ultimately rewarding. I would wholeheartedly recommend the experience to anyone who wants to try something creative and different.
Richard RudmanI 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
WinnieIt 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 MorrowA 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 LevyFor 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 RosenthalA really great week. I learnt a lot and had time to develop some new work. Thanks !
katie surridgeI thoroughly enjoyed my one day mosaic course. The teacher was excellent and very helpful. A very friendly environment. Highly recommended.
Rosemary ClunieI loved doing the mosaic course.
Zoraide DronkersExcellent day, loved the mix of abilities on the course and and brilliant supportive tutor that aided realising my own design.
Georgie ReesThe one day beginners course I attended was very well organised and interesting. Very good facilities and just the right amount of tuition.?
Liz AstonA very informative and well-run class. Although I have some experience of making mosaics I wanted to learn from a professional how to use pottery and china to make a mosaic. I found Catherine's advice and experience helpful and I now feel more confident with this medium.
SusanSo enjoyable an activity everything else disappears. Just as feeding for the soul is getting to chat to all the interesting people who chose to do it too. The instruction is relaxed and happens when you need it, making the class suitable for any level. It’s a forgiving medium but also one with lots of opportunity for creativity. 👍
BridgetI am really enjoy my Portrait Mosiac course. I have learnt a lot from the instruction my teacher. The group is lovely and the attendees are very supportive. The learning at the school are flexible and kind in their approach. Thank you
JannineI love the mosaic art, and this is a very good way to get started and get tips and advice on any project. Tutors are very helpful and knowledgeable.
AldeGreat course, lovely tutor, fabulous venue. Thank you!
JoseFantastic course, superb amenities, warm atmosphere and terrific teaching. Really great bunch of students too - highly recommend
Sarah MonkI love this class. Students get to work on their own projects with the expertise and encouragement of our teacher Catherine Parkinson.
DebbieExcellent teaching and resources.
Geraldine GrayAn excellent opportunity to begin or improve your mosaic making, with caring, tailored support and a brilliantly industrious and creative atmosphere all around you.
Norman TaylorLoving 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 RowlandsonMy 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 WilsonYou 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 KolskyWonderful as ever. The calmest part of my week.
James MottI 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!
RonaMacGreat day! Loved the tutor she was excellent. Highly recommend.
Milly AllenFantastic day thank you
Christine DickinsonLovely 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 SummerfieldI really enjoyed this workshop. I learnt about some of the basic techniques for making mosaics, there were plenty of interesting materials to choose from, and the instructor (Catherine) was fantastic - offering helpful feedback and advice throughout. It's a really lovely and relaxing place to go, friendly staff who all seem really passionate about what they do (and the cafe next doors does great food too!). Would definitely recommend to others :)
TishI enjoy the course Mosaic indirect method very much. Alex is very knowledgeable and explains very well how to use the tools, cut the tiles , andamentos and the whole process of making the mosaic with this method. I strongly recommend it.
Cynthia AlentornLots and lots learned, and a really good way to spend a cold weekend: thank you Alex!
Philippa MatthewsI would say 10 out of 10 if i could, whole experience was very cool. Alex is a great teacher, very nurturing and patient. I really responded to her clear teaching style. would highly recommend to anyone!
Solomon BronsVery cool class! Alex was a great instructor and very helpful. Would definitely take again!
Victoria StonerThis was such a great day, really enjoyed it and would definitely come back! Thanks
Elisa MusiuI was an enjoyable course. I throughly enjoyed the creative process. Would definitely come back.
Jannine BadstuberI really loved the course with Alex McHallam, great teacher and a great day. I would highly recommend!
Sam AddaiGreat 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.
MariaI love this class. Making mosaics is very mindful and Catherine brings out the creativity in her students
Debora SingerThis 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 GoldblattExcellent class, well run, well resourced and very interesting
Geraldine GrayI 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.
EleniThe best workshop set up for creating great art. The most patient, helpful and knowledgeable tutors. I highly recommend this school.
Gelara Sattari-BahriInspirational!
Melanie MercerReally great course that really sets you up to make your own mosaics afterwards at home. Alex was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Veronica LamarcheI 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 LoaizaAlex 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 CammI 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 WidgeryWe had a great time, learned a lot and individuality was able to flourish! Thank you Alex.
Philippa MatthewsReally 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 JonesAmazing class, amazing instructor!
MonaGreat 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 GistIt 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?
AnonymousI learned beyond my expectations, and loved every moment of my weekend course.
Valentina FerrerThe tutor was very dedicated to teaching this course. Very knowledgable and gave everybody equal amounts of her time to give them help and advice. I would willingly do another course with her.
gillian morrisLovely place, lovely teachers - what more could you want?
stefan geyerWonderful course, as ever, with the London School of Mosaics. Our instructor was very professional and knowledgeable yet focused on nurturing and stretching individuals. My second course here, and I intend to become a regular!
Dr Wanda WyporskaAn inspiring and enjoyable course. Lots of design ideas and technical advice. Teacher and fellow students enthusiastic and helpful. Satisfying to create something beautiful in just a weekend.
AnonymousA really enjoyable course which was well structured and lovely to come away with a finished piece at the end of the day. It would have been helpful to have had a supply of cutters (the same as used on the day) available to purchase from the school, or more precise details about makes and stockists so that I could confidently buy online the same equipment that we practised with.
Amanda DixonWas a friendly warm and informative experience as my first class ! I only wish that I was accommodated with my late request on additional material to work upon !
Reena WadhwaA really interesting and productive day. Our tutor, Catherine, was great - lots of gentle help and constructive criticism and the studio is an inspiring place to be.
victoria diggleProfessional tutor, very organised, very friendly and helpful. Very supportive to explore ideas. Materials offer a fantastic choice.
Gabriele TrinczekLearning the various ways of techniques at the London School of Mosaic is truly inspiring and enjoyable.
Gail LevyExceptionally enjoyable - and productive.
Judith PerleThis 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 MACKOWIAKGreat 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 WyporskaGreat Class!! Paula is a real artist and know how to teach with lots of kindness. Thank le for everything x
ValWe 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!
YvonneThe 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.
claireI 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.
LisaThe 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.
AndreaA really good introduction to mosaics.
PeterExcellent class, really enjoyed it. Very well set up for current circumstances and Paola was a superb teacher. Would highly recommend this class.
NickyReally enjoyable class with inspirational tutor and like minded students. Highlight of my week.
GailSuch 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.
SaraFantastic course, thank you very much
JuliaCatherine is such an encouraging teacher, who always has a good suggestion as to which direction to take ones work.
LucyExcellent course. Excellent teacher. Excellent venue.
JudithWonderful class with inspirational teacher. Looking forward to continuing with the classes when we are able.
GailI love going to this course. A highlight of my week.
ClareI’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.
VladimirA 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.
JoseThis 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.
JanetExcellent teaching and great to have everything supplied.
JanetExcellent course, lots of help using various techniques and media.
LucyAs 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
LucyI was keen to learn more about smalti mosaics. This course was informative and I was able to use a hammer and hardie. The materials/tools and facilities were of a good standard and refreshments were provided throughout the course. Instruction was of a high standard and the trainer was friendly and approachable. I would recommend this course for anyone with an interest in mosaics and a desire to learn and improve. 10/10
SarahAmazing teacher! Creative, passionate and inspiring.
PeterThe 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 ClewesSmall, friendly group and knowledgable tutor who was able to bring out the best from each student whatever their previous experience. I was already familiar with the direct method so it was interesting to try indirect method. On balance I prefer direct but the tips and techniques I learned are useful for both and the mosaics I make at home have improved as a result of what I learned.
GinniThe teachers were very professional and patient. I det decided to make a portrait in mosaic from a photograph I had taken and the result was amazing all credit to the guiduidance of the tutor which made all the difference The group working was very beneficial too and all staff welcoming and friendly. The venue with display of amazing mosaics makes it very conducive to learning and being creative
PennyThe teachers were very professional and patient. I det decided to make a portrait in mosaic from a photograph I had taken and the result was amazing all credit to the guiduidance of the tutor which made all the difference The group working was very beneficial too and all staff welcoming and friendly. The venue with display of amazing mosaics makes it very conducive to learning and being creative
PennyTutor 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 WoodmanFabulous course with excellent individual support and guidance. Sylvie, the tutor, is very patient, flexible and always ready to provide help and advice when required. The studio has an abundance of materials and you will be given loads of inspiration to help you produce your work.
IreneI 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