Mosaic Pot Class for Beginners

Learn the basics of mosaic art in a relaxed and creative space.



2.5 hours Class size 5 to 15 guests    

  $120 (Afterpay available)

Looking for fun things to do in Brisbane? Mosaic making is addictive - be warned and excited by the prospect!
Your teacher, Aly, started her mosaic journey over 20 years ago when she was gifted a small kit and told to 'smash it out' -- she discovered her very own art therapy!
In this introductory class, you will learn the basics of mosaic making. Your teacher will give you some interesting background to this ancient art and guide you through the basics of creating your own mosaic piece.
Given the pot needs time to dry we will not complete the grouting process but you will leave class with the information on how to complete your pot. You will also be given the materials you need to finish.
You will leave the class with the beginnings of a unique piece and the knowledge and simple skill set to continue your creative journey with mosaic.
Mosaics are for everyone, old and young, it's all about texture, colour and fun!
What you'll get
We will create a beautiful mosaic pot - using a terracotta pot as our base (substrate).
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners.
Great gift idea or team building exercise.
What to bring
An apron or old shirt to protect your clothes. Safety glasses if you do not wear glasses. Please also bring a mask (not for COVID related reasons) but to protect yourself when handling dry cement-based products.
Add-on available for this class
  • Extra pot ($5)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

Wet My Plants - 1/47 South Pine Road, Alderley QLD

Next to the Alderley train station

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  • 5/5 from Hinu Komene, attended Nov 2022: Alyson is a great teacher, so engaging and friendly with her obvious passion and love of all things mosaic rubbing off on everyone :) The class was easy and lots of fun, with even the uncreative (me!) happily loosing themselves in this new world of mosaic'ing. I'm not a craft person, I don't even like mosaic stuff, I just came along to explore, and found it really rewarding. Thanks to Alyson, I have a newfound appreciation of mosaics!
  • 5/5 from Georgia Pullar, attended Nov 2022: Alyson the instructor was excellent, very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a fun experience for a newbie!
  • 5/5 from Aleisha Stewart, attended Nov 2022: The venue was perfect. Alyson was a great teacher. We got all the materials needed and it was very enjoyable
  • 5/5 from Kerrie McInnes, attended Oct 2022: Great venue and easy to find. The teacher was very knowledgeable and happy to share information. The only problem was my imagination LOL. I'm hooked and looking forward to my next project
  • 5/5 from Beverley Thomas, attended Oct 2022: The pace was good and the content of the lesson was great for a beginner while still achieving something nice to take home. Alison was a great teacher. She shared her passion and knowledge and created a relaxing and friendly environment. Would love to do a class for the next level.
  • 5/5 from Ann Ashton, attended Oct 2022: What a great class. Allyson was just lovely and so easy to follow. Feeling inspired to try more mosaic in the future.
  • 5/5 from Tricia Waterman, attended Aug 2022: My daughter and I attended the mosaic class given by Alyson. We decorated a terracotta flower pot. Alyson was very clear with step by step instructions, and assisted and encouraged everyone throughout the workshop. She is very knowledgeable about her craft and is a very skilled artist herself. She also has a friendly demeanour and a wonderful sense of humour. My daughter and I both enjoyed the experience very much. It's a fun activity to do with family or friends, and you get to learn new skills.
  • 5/5 from Jacqueline Druery, attended Aug 2022: Well planned, well-executed class. quality materials and friendly atmosphere. Alison's approach was refreshing.
  • 4/5 from Rebecca Winstone, attended Aug 2022: Enjoyable afternoon. Time went quickly. Great teacher. Inspiring and fun. I would definitely recommend doing
  • 5/5 from Nora Atkinson, attended Jul 2022: The mosaics for beginners with Alyson was so much fun, informative and productive- all materials were provided; many inspiring examples were on display and we all left with a completed (except for grouting) product - so happy and satisfied.
  • 5/5 from Nancy Seib, attended Jul 2022: Clear instructions, lovely rapport with group, excellent individual support, knowledgeable and responsive, established positive group relationships.
  • 5/5 from Colleen Hollis, attended Jul 2022: Allyson is an excellent teacher. The session was very enjoyable and a lovely way to spend the morning. I am looking forward to grouting my pot and seeing the final result.
  • 4/5 from Pamela McGarrigle, attended Jul 2022: Pleasant way to spend a Sunday, informative and helpful, we both enjoyed the experience and will recommend.
  • 5/5 from Lachlan Bishop-West, attended 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!
  • 5/5 from Tracey Emery, attended Jun 2022: Really enjoyed this class. Alyson’s tuition and knowledge was excellent. She was very informative and gave great tips and hints.
  • 5/5 from Margaret Drake, attended 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.
  • 5/5 from Elzbeth Wilkinson, attended 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.
  • 5/5 from Maureen Meehan, attended Jun 2022: Terrific class. Well organized with all materials provided. Teacher excellent. Highly recommended. Would do another.
  • 5/5 from Frances Wilkinson, attended 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
  • 5/5 from Sharron Wild, attended Jun 2022: Such a great intro class Our teacher was so informed and helpful. Highly recommend for a fun afternoon of artistic release
  • 5/5 from Jane Myners, attended 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.
  • 5/5 from Deb Cox, attended Apr 2022: Alyson was practical, personable, engaging and inspiring to do more and learn more plus I got a pretty good first product
  • 5/5 from Natalie Sweeney, attended 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
  • 5/5 from Fran Upton, attended Apr 2022: Excellent and great fun. Inspired to make more mosaics and complete the current project. Thanks
  • 5/5 from Patricia Bates, attended 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.
  • 5/5 from Wendy McCallum, attended Mar 2022: The teacher was excellent and the workshop very worthwhile. Thanks Alyson McGrath for concise tuition
  • 5/5 from Christine Griffiths, attended 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.
  • 5/5 from Janice McCallum, attended 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.
  • 5/5 from Jennie Dunne, attended 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
  • 5/5 from Sonya White, attended Nov 2021: Teacher was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Great fun! I will do some more classes for sure.
  • 5/5 from Julie Davidson, attended 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!
  • 5/5 from Janelle Hill, attended Nov 2021: 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
  • 5/5 from Linda Connor, attended Nov 2021: Fantastic teacher. Full of knowledge and experience. Will do more of her classes. Fun experience
  • 5/5 from Samantha Doohan, attended 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
  • 5/5 from Ellen, attended 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
  • 5/5 from Sue Chelepy, attended Oct 2021: 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!
  • 5/5 from Lynda Fuller, attended Oct 2021: Teacher was very friendly and helpful. Explained everything very clearly The class was lots of fun
  • 5/5 from Jana Smatlova, attended Sep 2021: Great class I would make it longer so we would be able to nish it
  • 5/5 from Inga Johnston, attended Sep 2021: After smashing the tiles, the room went quiet. Everyone was too busy sticking tiles on their pots. Great introduction to mosaics.
  • 5/5 from Ericka Mira, attended Sep 2021: Good beginner level class that leaves you inspired to try other projects in the future
  • 5/5 from Gina Meibusch, attended 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!
  • 5/5 from Janette Anderson, attended Sep 2021: Great teacher. Very friendly and great at instruction. The venue was great and the materials were plentiful
  • 4/5 from Helen Hodgkins, attended Sep 2021: Friendly teacher. Clear instructions and handout Enjoyed doing a project hands on with something to take away
  • 5/5 from Ian Baune, attended Aug 2021: It was a very good class thoroughly enjoyable. Very easy for a beginner like me
  • 5/5 from Emma Janecka, attended Aug 2021: Really great class with good guidance provided. All products provided and a guide to do more mosaic tiling after the class.
  • 5/5 from Joanna Killalea-Walford, attended Jun 2021: 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.
  • 5/5 from Paloma Tunon, attended Jun 2021: Amazing class. The topic itself was very cool but the teacher made it so easy and a lot of fun!
  • 5/5 from Kate Clark, attended 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 ;-)
  • 5/5 from Kylie Brown, attended Jun 2021: Great way to spend a productive Sunday afternoon - feeling confident to start creating at home
  • 4/5 from Emma Burke, attended 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!
Your teacher

Art by Aly McGrath
Art by Aly McGrath

female Women-owned

I am a former event manager, university administrator and (going back several decades) a high school teacher. I am now enjoying teaching Mosaics and engaging in all forms of creativity. I have been creating art my entire life and I'm now enjoying sharing my skills and knowledge. I used to teach workshops with Workshop Brisbane and have recently started classes again - I'm really excited to be returning to the world of smashing!
I have taught hundreds of students the fundamentals of mosaics and I would love to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with you!
I also paint and draw when not spending time with my beautiful Golden Retriever Stella, rescue Cocker Spaniel Bob and my Russian Blue cats - Shiraz and Ziggy.
I am currently expanding from my mosaics and exploring a broader visual realm - drawing, painting etc. I love the freedom that comes with expressing oneself. I love losing time in creating and I love sitting back and enjoying what I create.
Looking forward to meeting you in a class!

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