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Searching for fun things to do in Brisbane? Get crafty and learn how to make a mosaic planter in this hands-on workshop with Alyson McGrath. In this three-hour class, you will learn the techniques of this ancient craft. You will learn and practice cutting tiles/glass as well as various techniques for laying the tiles (tesserae). Using a planter as your template you will be guided to create your own piece of mosaic art. While we won’t have quite enough time to grout the piece you will be given easy to follow instructions to complete it at home. The class is suitable for beginners. If you don’t finish the piece during the class you will have the skills to so confidently in your own home. Learn how to mosaic and you will undertake a form of therapy. We guarantee once you start mosaicking you may not stop! Want to book a private workshop for your group? Work-Shop can offer a unique range of classes for your next team-building adventure, birthday bash, Christmas do, or hens party! Make a terrarium, paint and sip, pottery and plonk, printmaking, resin homewares, wreaths or flower crowns - whatever tickles you, Work-Shop has got you covered. So fire up the crew, book a workshop and unleash your creativity with friends and co-workers. For more information, get in touch with our Work-Shop Brisbane manager directly, or via the contact button below :)
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Public dates for this class require at least 5 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class;
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I found my passion for mosaic art over 15 years ago. I was gifted a mosaic kit and I literally spent the next week immersed in pieces of glass and old pieces of tile. I have always been a bit arty and creative. Through discovering and exploring mosaics, I felt I had come home to myself – such is the power of creativity.
Working with objects (lost and found) adds another dimension to the beauty of mosaic art. I lose myself in taking someone’s old item and creating a treasure. I love looking at an object (piece of wood, old hat, old boot) and seeing it live once more – as ART!
I love the tactile element of mosaics – to me, it is about touch and colour. I am not one who always creates flat mosaics although I do appreciate the skill involved in such works of art. I want my mosaics to be handled as a way of connecting and engaging with the art.
I have completed private commissions and look forward to holding more workshops.
Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.
Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.
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Lachlan Bishop-West•
Jun 2022
Alyson was amazing! The class was well structured and by the end we were able to create our first mosaic pot.
We learnt some amazing tips and tricks along the way!
Thanks Alyson! Highly recommend!
Margaret Drake•
Jun 2022
Alyson was an excellent Mosaics teacher. Her love for the craft was evident in her precise & knowledgeable instructions. It was a relaxing yet educational afternoon with the girls.
Elzbeth Wilkinson•
Jun 2022
I had a relaxing afternoon creating a mosaic pot. The teacher was excellent I got all the information to continue to pursue the craft in the future.
Tracey Emery•
Jun 2022
Really enjoyed this class. Alyson’s tuition and knowledge was excellent. She was very informative and gave great tips and hints.
Maureen Meehan•
Jun 2022
Terrific class. Well organized with all materials provided. Teacher excellent. Highly recommended. Would do another.
Frances Wilkinson•
Jun 2022
Alyson was very organised and an excellent teacher. All materials were supplied. It was a creative and fun afternoon and nice to bring home our work. I would highly recommend doing this course. Fran
Such a great intro class Our teacher was so informed and helpful.
Highly recommend for a fun afternoon of artistic release
Deb Cox•
Apr 2022
Alyson was practical, personable, engaging and inspiring to do more and learn more plus I got a pretty good first product
Jane Myners•
Apr 2022
Excellent well paced introduction to creating mosaics using ceramic tiles. Nice sized terracotta pot to work on. Larger size class than I usually attend, but very relaxed and the tutor had plenty of time to give encouragement and support if needed.
Natalie Sweeney•
Apr 2022
Alyson was great. She has a wealth of knowledge and was thorough with her explanations and demonstrations.
Materials were plentiful though I think I would have also liked the experience of creating a flat mosaic as well in my first attempts
Fran Upton•
Apr 2022
Excellent and great fun. Inspired to make more mosaics and complete the current project. Thanks
Patricia Bates•
Apr 2022
The teacher Alison was great, very easy to understand her directions. Everything we needed was provided and it was a lovely relaxed atmosphere. I'm hoping to do more classes at the venue.
Wendy McCallum•
Mar 2022
The teacher was excellent and the workshop very worthwhile. Thanks Alyson McGrath for concise tuition,
Christine Griffiths•
Mar 2022
Had a brilliant time at this event - if you ever want to learn how to do Mosaic this is the course to take. Great input by the teacher - plenty of how to do's & great cheat sheet to take home.
Looking forward to doing an advance course in the near future, when available.
Yet to fully complete this project but will tackle it this week.
Thanks for a great afternoon.
Janice McCallum•
Mar 2022
Alison was a great teacher and made everyone feel very welcome. The venue was great with easy parking and all our needs were catered to. I thoroughly enjoyed the session and learned heaps about mosaics.
Jennie Dunne•
Mar 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed my Mosaics course today. Alyson was wonderful and extremely patient and generous with her time and knowledge. Wonderful to be able to take something home that I created today good sense of achievement. Looking forward to continue with my new found skills. Would thoroughly recommend Alyson and Classbento. Thanks for a fabulous afternoon. Jennie
Sonya White•
Nov 2021
Teacher was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Great fun! I will do some more classes for sure.
Julie Davidson•
Nov 2021
This workshop was so much fun! Everything was provided and by the end of the class not only did we make something to take home but met some amazing people as well.
Alison was a great teacher and she really knew her stuff! she made the class super easy and fun and was helpful the whole step of the way.
I can't to do the next workshop, maybe by then I will be advanced, I think I'm hooked on doing mosaic!
Had an amazing class today. Our ceramic teacher, Alyson, was a joy and shared her enthusiasm and wealth of information on her passion of ceramics. She was always available to assist us and answer any questions. A thoroughly enjoyable class and our pots all looked amazing. Would recommend all my friends to give it a try, you too could get addicted to ceramics
Linda Connor•
Nov 2021
Fantastic teacher. Full of knowledge and experience. Will do more of her classes. Fun experience
Samantha Doohan•
Oct 2021
Really informative, and excellent value for money. Teacher was very good, with great knowledge and a patient and kind personality for those of us who were challenged by some aspects of the class. Excellent experience
Ellen •
Oct 2021
Very knowledgeable instructor who knew her craft. Helpful tips and tricks. Would definitely recommend this workshop to others. Very pleased with final result
Teacher was great, could tell she loved her subject. Very knowledgeable and explained everything really well. Venue was perfect for the number of students.
It was fun!
Lynda Fuller•
Oct 2021
Teacher was very friendly and helpful.
Explained everything very clearly
The class was lots of fun
Jana Smatlova•
Sep 2021
Great class I would make it longer so we would be able to nish it
Helen Hodgkins•
Sep 2021
Friendly teacher.
Clear instructions and handout
Enjoyed doing a project hands on with something to take away
Ericka Mira•
Sep 2021
Good beginner level class that leaves you inspired to try other projects in the future
Gina Meibusch•
Sep 2021
A great intro and I reckon I could be hooked. It was well paced, with an excellent fun teacher. I'm really glad I took this workshop!
Inga Johnston•
Sep 2021
After smashing the tiles, the room went quiet. Everyone was too busy sticking tiles on their pots. Great introduction to mosaics.
Janette Anderson•
Sep 2021
Great teacher. Very friendly and great at instruction. The venue was great and the materials were plentiful
Ian Baune•
Aug 2021
It was a very good class thoroughly enjoyable . Very easy for a beginner like me
Emma Janecka•
Aug 2021
Really great class with good guidance provided. All products provided and a guide to do more mosaic tiling after the class.
Margo Newman•
Aug 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended
had a great teacher. with really nice materials. maybe needed little more time to finish.
Emma Burke•
Jun 2021
Good starting point to learn about Mosaics. Alyson has a great approach to the art and conveys practical and helpful knowledge to become your own expert!
Kate Clark•
Jun 2021
I had a lovely time today - thank you. Alyson kept everything simple and easy to follow. There was a broad range of tiles to use and everything is available at Bunnings ;-)
I attended this class on my own and had a really nice time.
The instructor was very knowledgable, approachable, and helpful. She has an excellent teaching manner.
We made a mosaic pot and we had everything we needed and received advice and guidance to make something really cool.
Paloma Tunon•
Jun 2021
Amazing class. The topic itself was very cool but the teacher made it so easy and a lot of fun!
Kate Siffleet•
May 2021
Amanda was great she was very helpful and clear with instructions. I’m hoping to book in and do another class soon.
Amanda McKenna•
May 2021
Venue has lots of space to work and well equipped. The teacher Alison was a very knowledgeable lady with great
Ideas and so friendly. Materials were great and plenty of. Absolutely wonderful afternoon with my friends ♥️
Mary Brown•
May 2021
Loved this class. Alyson gave me lots of info and instructions to inspire me. Great beginners class and a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
Josephine Hamanne•
Mar 2021
Allison was very welcoming, knowledgeable, approachable and enthusiastic. She gave tips and advice throughout the class and hints for home projects. With a take home leaflet.
The mosaic pot was a great first time project and it has given me the confidence to attempt other projects at home for the future.
I very much enjoyed this class, it was always something I wanted to try but never had the confidence or know how to start.
Gemma James•
Mar 2021
This was a fun class for a beginner-knowledgeable teacher and great introduction to mosaic crafting
Rosemary Whimp•
Mar 2021
I had been wanting to do a mosaic class for a while-to spice up some pots in my garden. Learning the techniques was fun and easily accessible. Our teacher was clear and supplied all the materials needed.
Wonderful teacher. The workshop was great. Exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this class. Suitable for all skill levels.
Vesela Beleganska•
Nov 2020
It was fun and useful. The teacher helped to learn about the types of materials, adhesives and techniques. Helps you distract from the daily life. Time flied:)
Thank you.
Alison was great, explained things really well and was very encouraging. I had a great time.
Ann Ryan•
Oct 2020
Alyson was a great, friendly teacher. Her explanations and guidance in this class were targeted for the beginner, which was ideal.
I had a great time at this class, it was so much fun with a great bunch of people.
I would recommend this class, and Alyson, to anyone wanting to start their mosaic addiction!
Sophie Bilbrough•
Feb 2020
Could have been nice to have more guidance around designs and shapes that suit the art. The teacher was excellent and very supportive.
Great class with Alyson. As my first taste of Mosiacs it was informative . With the take home information it means I can confidently go about trying again myself at home
Maddison Bowyer•
Feb 2020
The mosaic workshop was a very fun evening. A good variety of materials were provided and the instructor was helpful and informative.
Karina Mora•
Feb 2020
I absolutely loved the class and doing mosaic. The teacher was great and very friendly and patient. Only thing I think it could have been one hour longer and paid a bit more. Would have been cool to be able to finish up. Thank for an awesome night.
Narelle Houston•
Feb 2020
Alyson was a great communicator with a structured approach to teaching, and the ability to adapt to each student’s needs. A great intro to mosaics. Plenty of room to work, materials and equipment. Convenient venue.
Linda Worrall•
Feb 2020
I liked the class but there were not enough tile cutters for everyone.