X (Twitter)
4k followers
$175 per guest
ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
Please choose a time
Please choose a date and time by clickingtapping the dropdown menu (that's just to the left of the button you clicked), before clicking the 'Buy' button.
Nearby stores
How Afterpay works
Please note: Afterpay is not available on bookings of over $1,000, and on certain classes.
Book now, pay later
With Zip, you can book now to ensure you don't miss out on the date you like, and pay later, interest free (nothing to pay today).
Just proceed to the checkout, and use the "Zip" option for payment.
Over 800,000 Australians use Zip. Learn more about Zip.
Request a private class
Pick time(s) that suit you, and ask any questions
reply
We'll respond via email & text message
(with a booking link), usually within minutes
check_circle
You'll be in good hands. This teacher is rated 5 out of 5, from 26 reviews
Pick a time on
ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
How can we help?
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 2 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 8.5 hours, $175 per guest
OzMosaics usually responds
by the next business day
Please enter your name
Please enter a valid email
Your teacher won't see this
Please enter a message
done Thanks, we'll be in touch
Need a thoughtful gift idea?
card_giftcard Gift an experienceMosaic Smalti Course - 1 Day Intro to Smalti Glass, Mixed Media
Mosaics in Smalti — Cut and shape smalti, slate and mixed media with hammer, hardie and Leponitt nippers.
ClassBento donates
with every booking to
8.5 hours
Coorparoo
1 to 6 guests
$175
(Afterpay available)
What you'll do
redeem
Get 15% off gift cards, using the code GIFTING15 in the checkout.
Offer ends soon.
arrow_right_alt arrow_downward
Using Your Mosaic Tools
Sandy begins with an inspiring slideshow of smalti mosaics, then you jump straight into a hands‑on session using the tools and tesserae. Every student gets personal guidance, and the workshop atmosphere is lively and supportive. Enjoy choosing from dozens of smalti shades to create your bird, then shape your tesserae using the Italian hammer, hardie, and Leponitt wheeled nippers to achieve crisp cuts, refined edges, and the surface details that define your mosaic style. This is a very hands-on, value-packed mosaic workshop.
Tint Your Thinset (CBA) Adhesive
Smalti mosaics are not often grouted, so learning to tint your adhesives is a game‑changer. Sandy shows you how to tone your thinset to harmonise with your smalti and other tesserae. Bag and pipe it, or spread with tools — it’s fun, expressive, and the results add instant depth and character to your mosaic.
Shape Your Stone and Smalti
You’ll soon be shaping your stone and smalti using the Italian hammer and hardie. Sandy demonstrates how to handle the tools with ease, guiding you to create the shapes and textured surfaces that bring life and character to your mosaic.
Prepare Your Bird & Background
After shaping and adhering your stone border, Sandy shows you how to apply your pattern to the MOSboard base using Prep Australia Glue. You choose your smalti shades for your bird, then explore background options — stone, slate, stained glass, wine‑bottle glass, or other mixed media — to build the mood and magic of your mosaic.
Andamento & Opus Techniques
Discover the beauty of shaping andamento—the rhythm and movement of your mosaic—by using both modern and traditional Opus techniques. The way you place and angle your tesserae to fill backgrounds, sweep around curves, and follow contours gives your mosaic its personality, energy, and visual pulse.
Finish in Class or Take Home to Complete
Once the front of your mosaic has cured, you can decorate the back with mirror, slate, stained glass, or any mixed media you love — or simply paint or render it for a clean finish. Your mobile already includes a pre‑drilled hanging hole, so you can display it undercover, outdoors, or in the garden with ease.
Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 4 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
celebration
Upcoming dates for Mosaic Smalti Course - 1 Day Intro to Smalti Glass, Mixed Media
Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 5:42pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
1 upcoming date between 29 Nov 2026 and 29 Nov 2026.
- Sun 29 Nov 2026, 9am-5:30pm
What you'll get
All materials, loaner tools, opportunity to shop at OzMosaics mosaic studio store, basic notes, comfortable workspace, and tons of mosaic tips and inspiration.
See available dates or Gift
See booking options
Knowledge required
This workshop is not suitable for absolute beginners to mosaics.It is an intro to smalti, so you’ll need basic mosaic experience and confidence using wheeled nippers.If you’ve completed the OzMosaics Beginner Workshop or made a mosaic using standard tools, you’re ready to fly.
What to bring
Own lunch (sandwich, something simple), labelled water bottle. More info provided on booking.
Your teacher
Do you want to make beautiful mosaics for your home, business, community or garden? OzMosaics provides a creative workshop studio for beginners to advanced students at Coorparoo Brisbane Queensland Australia. Select a workshop suitable for beginners to advanced students. Sandy Robertson has been creating and teaching the art of mosaics for over 20 years.Everything you need to know!OzMosaics also stocks everything you need to make mosaics.Book a workshop and begin your creative mosaic journey. Gain mosaic skills to make birdbaths, mosaic murals, traditional to modern mosaic styles and techniques.
Gift this artisan class
With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them.
They can also choose from our 16,000+ other classes.
redeem Gifting optionsGift this class
check
Your recipient chooses the date
check
Also usable on ClassBento's 16,000+ other
classes
check
Happiness guaranteed, or your money back
check
Valid for 3 years
Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:
-
Earn loyalty points
-
Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
-
Local support from our Sydney-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
-
Public liability insurance included for your protection
-
ClassBento donates $1 to Dementia Australia with every paid booking
Join waitlist
Get updated when new dates for this class become available.
Unsubscribe any time.
Unsubscribe any time.
E.g. 'Sunday mornings', 'December', etc. We'll still email you about other new dates
Please don't include your contact details in this field
Gifting? Get a gift card, and your recipient can pick a date later.
