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"Unwrap the Joy of Handmade Holidays: Get Crafty, Get Festive!"

Crafting has so many benefits, here are my top 3... Creativity and Self-Expression: Mosaic making allows you to tap into your creative...

"Crafting Christmas Magic: Unleash Your Creativity With Our Make Your Own Mosaic Kits"

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to infuse it with warmth and creativity than by exploring the ancient and mesmerizing...

The big GROUT question! What colour to choose...

Aah this is the question I get asked at every one of my workshops. So what is the right answer? Well truth be told it's not always the...

Getting started with mosaic making? What tools do you really need...

When I made my very first mosaic I had chosen bog standard ceramic tiles, the kind you tend to have left over from kitchen or bathroom...

The all important choice of glue...

Your choice of glue is fundamental to the success and longevity of your mosaic. If you use a water based glue for an outdoor project,...

HINTS AND TIPS #1

Are you wanting to create your own mosaics at home but not sure what's the best substrate (base) to use? You'll be surprised by how many...

MY PIVOT

In the past 15 months due to Covid and lockdowns I've had a huge surge in companies looking for something creative for their staff teams...

I HAVE A NEW VENUE FOR MY MOSAIC WORKSHOPS!

So this is the view you'll have when you come attend one of my mid-week mosaic workshops this year! I'll now be running from The Pavilion...

MY "IN-PERSON" MOSAIC WORKSHOPS ARE RESTARTING!

I am so delighted to finally be able to start running my mosaic workshops again. I've been umming and aahing about whether this was the...