Mosaic workshop for children
Description
This is a fun, sustainable and creative way to use upcycled or found items. Materials include tiles, rocks, glass, plastic, shells and colourful found items.
No experience is necessary. Children will be guided to safely, assemble precut pieces and glue them onto a base to make something eco-friendly, colourful and joyful. Items are grouted after 24 hours and can be picked up after that time
Children aged 5+
(extra charge for grouting)
Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
FAQs
- Who is running this event?
Mosaic and visual artist Amanda Tattam is hosting this event. Amanda has worked with school aged and pre-school children to make colourful mosaics for public, private and educational spaces. Amanda is passionate about supporting children to be creative whatever their skill level. She has hosted workshops, parties and other events for children and adults.
- Do we need to have the item grouted?
This style of mosaic will look better and last longer if it is grouted. If you are confident to grout yourself you can take the completed or partially completed piece with you. The cost of grouting is included in the workshop price.
- Is special clothing required?
Please wear older clothes that are ok to get dirty, and footwear with closed toes. Depending on the weather, the workshop may be held outside under cover.
- My child lives with a disability, is it ok to bring a support person?
Amanda aims to provide inclusive creative events and is happy to discuss options with you ahead of time. She would value the opportunity to find out more about your child, including whether a smaller group or one-on-one session would be a better option. Call 0413 997467
- Do children cut the pieces themselves - is it risky?
Most pieces are already hand-cut before the workshop. If cutting is required and your child is confident, they will be supervised while using a tile or glass cutter. Otherwise, Amanda will cut pieces to fit on request.
- What about safety?
Amanda has a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Clearance. She will talk to workshop participants about handling materials safely. Children will have access to water to wipe hands immediately if there skin contact with glue. Heated glue guns are not used as they carry a burning risk.
- What should I bring to the workshop
Hat, water bottle, snack. If you have any broken items you would like to include in the mosaic, bring these along too. (eg small pieces of jewelry or other trinkets.
- Where is the workshop
In a home studio in Macleod, Melbourne. Close to public transport. The full address will be provided once a spot is booked.
- What about preschoolers?
Young children can attend if accompanied by an adult.
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