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Mosaic for beginners to advanced students - Excellent instruction in mosaic art!
Don't put it off - it's time to break out and be creative!Decorate & make mosaic art!
.... from a pile of mosaic tiles you will see your mosaic emerge as you nibble, nip, shape, smash, design, glue, grout.....
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Book into an OzMosaics Workshop to learn Sandy's famous mosaic tips & tricks!
Professional mosaic instruction with flair!
* Fun, educational and different from the rest!
Contact us and organise a gift voucher to be posted or emailed!Make someone excited with a Christmas, Birthday, thank you or surprise mosaic gift. A perfect present - something different!
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Traditional mosaics with flair!* Dare to be different!
* Put personality into your mosaic creations.
* Turning tiles into art, turning china into mosaic flowers & more!
*Don't just stand there - book in!
I am the wizard of mOz! Your mosaic guru and this might just be the mosaic tip you've been looking for!
Hundreds and hundreds of mosaic enthusiasts, have been inspired by Sandy's art, to do a workshop at OzMosaics. Sandy will walk with you on your mosaic journey and show you the way to make beautiful mosaics. Put mosaics on your agenda today and get the creative juices flowing! Sandy will have you up and mosaicking in no time at all; once you have mastered the basics you can fly, only limited by your imagination.
It's important to us to provide you with the skills you need to make your mosaics!
Feeling a little lost and confused with all the glues? -don't come unstuck, be confident after an OzMosaics class. When you combine your ideas with my workshops, you mosaics will be powerfully beautiful and exciting.
Sandy Loves Laticrete products and has been using them for a decade! It's a great product and it's what the pro's use! Our art is as important as the Olympic Cube, tall buildings and huge Shopping Mall floors - every piece of tile is precious and we use products that make our mosaics stand up and last!
Some of the best innovations we have made in mosaics over the last ten years, have been based on the feedback from students, wanting more out of mosaics.
We have worked day in day out with the products and pushed the limits to create mosaics of high stanards but we always thinking outside the square. Combine traditional mosaic techniques with contemporary style - you will find there is no limit to your mosaics.
A powerful combination of opus, andamento, quality products and inspiration will have your creative heART thumping!
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earn about the history of mosaics online, make your own mosaic history today!
A powerful, creative combination. Sandy will give you great ideas to shape into mosaics, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Keep your wine bottles to make greenery and water in your mosaics! Learn how in the advanced mosaic workshop. Signing up for a workshop at OzMosaics comes with a warning "it's addictive". Say no more!
OzMosaics brings to the mosaic table years of industry knowledge to provide high standards of instruction and customer service. 
Teaming up with a mosaic guru gives you a mosaic advisor who can take the guesswork out of mosaic making, to save you time and resources so you can focus on making your mosaics.
I know what it's like to be bitten by the mosaic bug! Suddenly you see everything covered in mosaics in your mind's eye and can't wait to get smashing and nipping those tiles! Perhaps you have tried your own hand at making mosaics and would like to know more about mosaic technique and cutting mosaic tiles?
Need to know more about what to do and what not to do? You have come to the right place to get a good start in mosaics and work your way up to making stunning masterpieces that will last the distance.
Yes, it looks easy at first, smash some tiles, glue them down and grout. But, what about pre-sealing the base? How do you select the correct glue to go in that birdbath!
What is the direct method, the mosaic on mesh method, indirect, 3-d, push-in and how do I pick a grout colour that will work in my mosaic? Do you need inspiration to make more than a flat table top?
Do you long to decorate floating balls for your pool, garden pedestals, perhaps a car?
Well, you have come to the right place - book into our beginner workshop, a busy day full of mosaic technique, fun and over the top inspiration!
Over 12 years, I have assisted hundreds of students and we have a very strong student base, continually making mosaics!
So whether you are a recreational artist or serious mosaicist, you will learn and grow at Studio OzMosaics. Together we share and grow in our love of mosaics.
CV - Sandra Robertson
Studio OzMosaics
492 Cavendish Rd
Coorparoo Q 4151 Australia
workshops/shop/consultations by appointment.
ABN: 86 668 927 695
Resume- Sandra Robertson – Mosaic Artist/Instructor
2000-2012 Professional Mosaicist/Instructor
2008– President MAANZ Mosaic Assn Australia & New Zealand
2002 – 2007 Vice President – MAANZ
2002-2008 State Representative Qld - MAANZ
Member SAMA
Moderator/Owner - Mosaic Addicts Group - Yahoo Forum
2000-2012 Mosaic Instructor/Artist
Mosaic Conferences/Symposiums
SAMA - USA - 2011 - Austin, Texas
SAMA - USA – 2003 – Miami Fl
AIMC - Aust – 2005- Melbourne - Presenter
MAANZ – 2005 – Sydney - Presenter
MAANZ – 2007 – Hobart - Presenter
MAANZ -2009 - Brisbane
MAANZ - 2011 - Tanunda, South Australia
Guest Speaker – Karana Downs Rotary 2007
Mosaic Education Display/Presentations Beenleigh & Marsden Library 2006/07/09/10
Publications: Sonia King – Mosaic Techniques USA
Laticrete Spotlight USA
BAMM - Australia Zoo Tribute Mural Article
Glass Magazine USA - Article
Juried Mosaic Exhibitions:
AIMC Australia
SAMA USA 2003
2006-2007 Mosaic Now! Australian & Italian Tour
Gold Coast Show
MAANZ 30:30 Vision Tour 2006/07/08/2010
MAANZ Exhibition 2005/2006/2007/2008/2010/2011
Pine Rivers Art Gallery - Strathpine:"Travellers' Tales" Exhibition 2011
Media:Courier Mail, Sunday Mail, Brisbane News, Community
Papers. Brisbane Extra, Brisbane Saturday Extra,
“the Shak” children’s TV special segment. ABC radio/country radio.
Craft Fair reports. Norfolk Island Paper/Radio
Image Magazine, Laticrete Spotlight, Tile News, Grout Magazine, Andamento Magazine
Hong Kong Newspaper/TV - 2011 Eggstravaganza Commission/Exhibition Hong Kong
The Sunday Mail - HandMade - 2011
Qld Art Built-in- Artist in Residence – Mosaic Project Grants
2003/2004 Earnshaw State College, Art Walk/Playground Wall/Sculptures
2005 Helensvale SS, Performance Arena
2005-2008 Karalee SS The Everybody Seat
Artist in Residence:
St Columbans-Dalby, St Adens College, Norfolk Island
Wilston State School, Karalee State School, Helensvale State School, Earnshaw State College, Grafton ArtsFest, Lighthouse Foundation Project
Beenleigh Library Community Education 2009
Numbellie Project - Ipswich
Bribie Island Art Centre - Workshops 2010/2011
Redcliffe Art Festival - workshops 2011
Australia Zoo - 2011 - Mosaic Workshop - Steve Irwin Day
Mosaic Mentor- HAA - Wynnum/Manly State High School, Wooloowin
- MAANZ Mentor Program 2006-07 Loreto College Mural Project, Othilas Program
-Mentor/consultant to artists wishing to include mosaics in their projects.
Tutor Programs:
Grafton Arts Fest 2006/2007
Koala Conventions 2009
Norfolk Island Artist in Residence 2005/2006
OzMosaics Workshops – studio OzMosaics 2000-2011
Artist in Residence programs
Beenleigh Library/Marsden Library
Othilas Project 2009
Bribe Island Community Art 2009-2010-2011
Hong Kong - Artist in Residence - School Workshop
Redcliffe Art Festival 2011 Workshop
Wesley Hospital Art Show - Liz & Friends
Australia Zoo - Steve Irwin Day 2011 Workshop
Art from the Heart:
Starlight Room – Brisbane Mater Children’s Hospital
Endeavour Foundation – Brisbane
Grant a wish program – MAANZ
Australia Zoo Mural – international project -Tribute Steve Irwin
Montrose workshop
Money in the Dunny campaign – Starlight Foundation
Steve Irwin Mural Tribute Project
Wesley Art Show 2010/2011
Bribie Island Art Show 2010/2011
Wesley Hospital Art Show 2011 - Liz & Friends
Wesley Hospital Mosaic Mural - Palliative Care Unit Project 2011
Community Art/Commission/Mosaic Projects
Qld Railways – Park Rd Station - pARTicipation
Brisbane City Council - "Twelve Days of Christmas" KGSq.
Australia Zoo mural – Steve Irwin Tribute Wall Murals/Global
St Adens holiday mosaic program & studio workshops/mural
Sesquicentenary mural – Norfolk Island Airport Terminal
Reed Craft Fair 2003-2008 Mosaics in the community
Loreto Chapel Wall Mural
Loreto Courtyard Wall Mosaic Mural
Loreto Anniversary Wall Mural 2008-2009
Private Residences/installations
Mosaic Pool Projects – mosaic fabrication
Queens Park - Lighthouse Foundation/Numbelli Project 2009
Othilas Community Art Wall Mural
SINO - Mosaic Exhibition - Hong Kong - Easter EGGstravaganza Mosaic project - 2011
Saviours of the Lost Crafts - Brisbane City Council 2011
Australia Zoo Mural 2011 Steve Irwin Day
Wallaman Falls - North Queensland Park Project
Moderator mosaic network: Mosaic Internet Forums
Community Art & Education on the web
Providing on-line mentoring and education.
Mosaic Mission:
- provide professional mosaic education & mosaic standards
- produce and install quality, enduring mosaics in public places and private commisisons.
- provide community mosaic mentoring
- provide training to teachers/community workers
- encourage mosaic art as therapy
- encourage reuse of materials
- provide friendship, networking & creativity
- mosaic commissions - public & private sector
- share the joy of mosaics
Workshop B - Advanced
31st March - *** fully booked ***
29th April - *** fully booked ***
27th May - *** fully booked ***
24th June - *** fully booked ***
29th July - *** only one place available ***
26th August -
23rd September -
Make a mosaic mural in this exciting one day workshop!30cm x 40 cm ready to hang!
$50 deposit at booking - phone/email us to reserve your place!
Balance payable at workshop.
Eftpos, direct debit/ credit card/ cash/cheque
Advanced - cutting china/ learn 3-D!
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Sandy supplies the basic design and students take it over the top!This mosaic is by Pauline - it's gorgeous and every student in the Workshop B creates something special and different, based on the one theme and design.
It's time for 3-D!
Sandy is an expert in mosaic 3-D! Sandy has brought so many tips and tricks to the mosaic world using unusual tesserae, including china and wine bottle mosaic art insertions! Shove the Shard with Sandy! Nobody does it better.
A classy and glassy affair!
You have completed Workshop A and can't wait to move into the fabulous world of mixed media, 3-D and more!
Sandy will lead you down the whimsical road, with endless opportunities to put a fresh look to your mosaics.
This lesson will leave you in a state of mosaic bliss!
Be prepared to see mosaics as you have never seen them before!
A chance to combine the over-the-top 3-D with traditional mosaic technique - Contemporary mosaic art built on good foundations!
You will never look back. Learn to mix china, glass tile, mirror and Shove the Shard! Paint with thinset! Lots of Sandy's original tips and tricks!
You need to supply and bring to your workshop, china or fine crockery (not stoneware!).
Please bring your stash in a bucket, as it's easier to handle.
If this is a problem with travel to the studio (ie flying/bus/train) please let us know when you book, we will provide what you need.
Have a rattle through your cupboards, the garage or ask friends if they have any chipped or old china for you to turn into works of art - otherwise, check out the local markets, second hand stores or buy cheap china at the department stores or dollar shops.
What will you make? A mosaic mural - Mosaic Floriade!
A 3-D mosaic picture, featuring a mosaic vase of flowers -overflowing with flowers and foliage. You will become a mosaic florist - nipping stalks, shaping flowers and arranging them in your mosaic!
Dave will make up a mosaic substrate (base)suitable for indoor/outdoor hanging. It's pre-wired, pre-sealed and perfect for your mosaic masterpiece. Learn to use thinset Sandy Style - it's original!
This workshop is very hands on and you will just manage to glue it down and make samples, but you will be inspired and take home the knowledge to make your own mosaic fantasies in 3-D.
A little or a lot of 3-D - it's up to you. Perhaps the simple uplift of a few flower petals, one leaf turning or a profusion of greenery and flowers! - whatever takes your fancy.
After learning the basics of cutting china and more info on the mesh method and 3-D mesh method, you will enjoy cutting china, wine bottles and weaving blings and boings into mosaic fibrmesh.
Mosaic flower petals will be raised using the shove-the-shard method. Thinset will be the glue of the day. This Workshop is extremely interesting, fun and takes you to another mosaic level! You can hang this mosaic indoor or outdoors.
What do you learn? A lot! Lots of technique!
Use tinted thinset to make 3-D mosaic flowers and other interesting things!
Spin the bottle Sandy-Style - coated with thinset.
- make mesh bling and boings, with beaded ends
- learn to cut china cups, plates and assorted found items
- raise tesserae to give a 3-D effect
- lots of Sandy's tips using thinset to create special effects
- work on a large mosaic in the making in the studio
- mosaic art is more than flat - mix it up!
- you are only limited by your imagination
- be inspired by Sandy's slide-shows and movie snippets
- if time permits, you will watch some of Sandy's movie snippets re the making of the Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo mosaic tribute!
- learn to shop like you have never shopped before - where to find tesserae?
- that anything is possible and make the materials work for you!
- as much as we can pack into the day......
- respect mosaic tradition but don't be scared to think outside the square
- how to stand at art shows, look great and shine!
- so much more is in store for you!
- imagine colouring the thinset!
- a little beading never hurt any mosaic...
- how does Sandy get that glossy look on the finished mosaic?
Book in with Dave now and get set for a smashing good time! It's not about how good you are at mosaics it about the good you put into your mosaics. Art from the heart - when you are passionate about something, it all happens!
After Workshop B, you may enjoy some weekend workshops and special events. Sign up for our free newsletters and advance notice of upcoming workshops and events at OzMosaics. Would you like to join Sandy's mentorship program? Mosaic Addict Days are open for Sandy's students to attend, most Tuesdays. Book in! $5 per day and bring your own tools and projects or help Sandy work on her murals.
You will love OzMosaics online mosaic art supply store (or visit our studio shop!) - smalti, mosaic gold, vitreous tile, ceramic tile, paua shell, mirror, grout, adhesives, mosaic mesh, mozboard, cement sheeting,mosaic tools, sealers, epoxy glue, polystyrene pedestals, wrought iron, table tops, books and tools.
Enjoy our studio mosaic gallery, online community club and education centre (coming soon!) - and learning resources - OzMosaics provides inspiration for creative mosaic expression - begin your mosaic adventure with Sandy. Within no time at all you will be making the mosaics of your dreams!
Please bring to this workshop:
2 x fine china cups, 2 coffee mugs, 2 saucers, 1 cereal bowl, 1 dinner plate, 1 bread plate
The crockery must be china, porcelain or "thin" china - not coffee mugs or tough ceramic as we are making delicate flowers and stoneware just does not cut it for our mosaic project.
The china may be new or old, chipped, plain or patterned. Plates with colourful borders are great to make daisy and gerbra style flowers. You will create mosaic flora for your project and also make samples of china flowers etc with this crockery.
Think of a vase of flowers! If you like blues, bring assortment of blues and colours in the china that take your fancy. Plates with border patterns, gold/silver edges, fluted edges, spots, flowers, stripes, whatever you can find. White china is great as it sits well with the glass tiles, mirror, beads and smalti!
DON'T BRING CORELLE OR CORNINGWARE!
Don't go to too much expense or time out! Just gather up what you can, put it in a bucket and come along!
Have fun in the second hand shops!
You will use wine and beer bottles prepared with mOzCoat.
Previously prepared bottles will be broken and cut by you for mosaic leaves, fern fronds etc.
You will learn to spin the bottle Sandy Style!
Sandy is a mosaic expert - especially when it comes to making mosaic flowers.
Seeing is believing and Sandy has lots of examples in her studio.
OzMosaics will supply the base, glues, grouts, assorted tesserae, mesh, pattern and other exciting materials to make your mosaic! It's a wonderful learning curve! 
Please refer to the side menu re what to wear and bring to your mosaic workshop at OzMosaics Studio.
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