MOSAIC WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS & COMMUNITY MOSAIC WORKSHOPS

I run mosaic workshops for adults and I am qualified to teach adult learners (City & Guilds PTTLS). Mosaic workshops can be arranged to explore the direct and indirect methods of making mosaics using a variety of materials or tailor made to suite a given project. I have worked with regional art societies, disadvantaged parent-child groups, cancer patients, mental health clients, learning difficulty clients, community groups, corporate organisations and the general public.

As a qualified Community Artist (having trained with Artlink, Hull) I am available for consultation and facilitation of public community art projects. Projects include mosaic workshops and mosaic courses in schools, hospitals, museums, churches, art centres, galleries, children's centres and community centres.

I hold a clear Disclosure & Baring Service Enhanced Certificate (formerly CRB check) available for inspection and have a certificate in Safeguarding Children (Level 1).

If you would like to discuss a taught school session, mosaic workshop, community art project or corporate away day please send an email sue.kershaw@hotmail.co.uk or fill in the 'contact' form or call 07929 884759.

NEXT MOSAIC WORKSHOPS

Create a high quality mosaic in one day during my mosaic workshops near York. Price £75 including all materials and refreshments (please bring lunch).

Learn how to design and create your own mosaics using the direct and indirect methods.

Select from a huge choice of materials (glass, porcelain, pebbles, vintage china and stained glass) and colours and be inspired by a large display of mosaics and resources.

You don't have to be able to draw to create mosaics! I provide many designs to choose from or you are very welcome to bring along your own design to fit a 22cm square base.

Design tips and guidance provided. Full instruction on cutting and laying tiles and grouting. Leave with a helpful handout on where to buy materials and which glue to use for your next project.

Friendly, fun and informal.

VENUES

My most regular mosaic workshops, organised by myself, take place at Huttons Ambo, near York, North Yorkshire (set in the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - and overlooking the stunning Yorkshire Wolds).

DATES (Saturday, 10.00-4.00 pm):

5 July 2025
16 August 2025
6 September 2025
4 October 2025
8 November 2025
6 December 2025

BIRTHDAY, SPECIAL OCCASIONS, CORPORATE AWAY DAY MOSAIC WORKSHOP AND COURSES - VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Leave wanting to do more with free advice on future possible projects (including lamps, tables, floors, vases etc). Books and resources, including websites, and sources of materials will be provided for reference.

Corporation away days have been provided for a range of organisations including University of York, Tesco, Halifax Building Society, North Yorkshire Building Control Partnership and Holbrook Dental Practice.

Booking contact Sue Kershaw: Email Sue Kershaw Mosaics or use the 'contact' form. Tel 07929 884759

HOST VENUES

JUST MAKERS @ RIPLEY CASTLE COURTYARD, Ripley. Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 3AY. Tel 01423 772903

Dates (Saturday, 10.30-4.30 pm):

3 May 2025 - Indoor Mosaic Plaque
14 June 2025 - Mosaic Birdbath
26 July 2025 - Garden Mosaic Plaque
25 October 2025 - Indoor Mosaic Plaque

Booking via https://www.justmakers.co.uk/workshops.irc


NORTH YORKS ART SCHOOL, 2-4 South St, Scarborough YO11 2BP.

Dates (Saturday, 10.00-4.00 pm):

17 May 2025 - Vintage China Mosaic Shapes (hare, birds, bee, heart, butterfly etc)
18 October 2025 - Mosaic Birdbath
1 November 2025 - Christmas Mosaic Decorations (eg robins, angels, baubles, stars and Christmas trees etc)


HAREWOOD HOUSE, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG

Dates (Saturday, 10.30-4.30pm):

28 June 2025 - Indoor Mosaic Plaque

Booking via https://harewood.org/whats-on/


THE ROPEWALK, Maltkiln Rd, Barton-upon-Humber DN18 5JT. Tel 01652 660380

Dates (Saturday, 10.30-4.30pm):

24 May 2025 - Garden Mosaic Plaque

Booking via https://www.the-ropewalk.co.uk/workshops


THE PAINTING POT, 4 New Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 4QB. Tel 01757 704784

Dates (10.00-4.00pm):

28 May 2025 - Indoor Mosaic Plaque

Booking via https://bookwhen.com/thepaintingpot/?tags=mosaic#focus=ev-stp2-20250528100000


RURAL ARTS, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1QS. Tel 01845 526536

Dates (10.30-4.30pm):

17 July 2025 - Fur and Feather (stained glass mammals and birds)

Booking via https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/


DAISY DOODLE PAINT A POT PARLOUR, 9b Garthway Arcade, Northallerton DL7 8NS. Tel 01609 779352

Dates (Saturday, 10.00-4.00pm):

11 October 2025 - Fur and Feather (stained glass mammals and birds)

Booking via https://daisydoodlepaintapot.co.uk/product-category/workshops/
It would be lovely to share my passion of mosaics with you!

COMMUNITY MOSAIC WORKSHOPS

WHAT I DO

- Initiate mosaic projects within the community, source funding and complete projects
- Collaborate with organisations to facilitate and complete community mosaics
- Provide fun and educational mosaic workshops with a diverse range of client groups


EXPERIENCE

- floor mosaic and sun dial with mental health clients in NHS Humber Centre hospital
- mosaic fountain and mosaic wall murals in a medium secure prison with prisoners
- wall mosaic with Macmillan cancer patients
- 3D mosaic toad in Hull
- mosaic respite workshops for young carers with Action for Children
- mosaic , creative writing and textile projects with Mind dementia clients
- mosaic mirrors with special needs children
- mosaic workshop with partially sighted children and adolescents with Action for Blind People
- church wall mosaic with the congregation to celebrate 50 years of the church's foundation in Christ Church, Heworth, York
- mosaic after school club with disadvantaged mothers and children
- children’s centres mosaic classes with children
- museum mosaic workshops with adults linking to Roman mosaic collection at Hull & East Riding museum
- exhibition of children’s mosaics at Ferens City Gallery, Hull & Artlink Centre for Community Arts
- school mosaic workshops
- mosaic workshops in craft centres & village halls
- Tour de France in Yorkshire wall mosaic
- and many, many more!

PARTNERS I HAVE COLLABORATED WITH:

- Arts Council
- Heritage Lottery Fund
- The National Lottery Community Fund
- North Yorkshire Moors National Park
- English Heritage
- British Heart Foundation
- Macmillans Cancer Support
- Mind
- Action for Blind People
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- Action for Children
- Hospitals: York District Hospital, NHS Humber Centre, Scarborough Hospital, Bransholme South Health Centre, NHS Commissioning Group (Hull)
- Councils: York City Council, Hull City Council, Harrogate Council, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council,
Leeds City Council, Wakefield Council, Ryedale Council and many more
- Hull Museums
- Ferens City Gallery, Hull
- York University
- Henry Smith Charity
- The Parks Children’s Centre, Hull
- Artlink Centre for Community Arts, Hull
- Rural Arts Community Centre
- Architectural Research Centre

ADULT MOSAIC WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS

• We had a lovely relaxing creative day learning how to mosaic. The day suited all abilities - you could be a safe or adventurous as you wanted. Everyone went home with a fabulous result. The day was enjoyable, relaxing, creative, fun, therapeutic, highly recommended.
• Sue was an inspiration. Most people had never made a mosaic before but it was also the relaxed and happy atmosphere that contributed to a most enjoyable 2 days.
• What a most wonderful experience. Working with others as a group and learning something new. Being part of something important and watching a piece of work grow from the start is both exciting and fulfilling.
• I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. The process was fascinating and creative; the colours, textures and designs were beautiful. It was great to be part of a team working on the large mosaic.
• Enjoyed it very much.
• Very enjoyable and fun
• Was planned very well indeed.
• Great fun – very relaxing.
• Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous!
• Enjoyed every aspect especially being taught all the basics before starting the real thing. Would love to do as a hobby at home.
• Love it – love it – love it! Sense of achievement. Being part of a special group activity. Something tangible to reflect on.
• Really good fun.
• The teaching was extremely professional, patient and fun at the same time as informative.
• The teacher was very helpful and friendly.
• The teaching and everything else was great.
• Sue was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and approachable.
• The teaching was done with great care and attention to individuals attending.
• Excellent facilitator – patient and calm.
• Excellent teaching and allocated time.














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Sue Kershaw
Mosaic Artist (York, North Yorkshire, UK)
www.mosaicart.org.uk
07929 884759

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