Funky Fish Workshop Saturday 8th October 2022 *BOOKED OUT*

This relaxing, fun, creative and funky workshop will be filled with colour and fun throughout your day. Creating a hand designed fish cut out, and using all hand made ceramic tiles, shapes, and strips. Your funky fish will be unique, bright and colourful. Learn to use this fine, hand crafted ceramic to design and create your fish. 10am until 4pm. Cost $150 all inclusive. BYO lunch. To book, a $50 deposit is required.

Please contact me to book!

INTRODUCTION TO SMALTI WORKSHOP, SUN. 25TH SEPTEMBER 2022 AT BELLBIRD ARTS CENTRE, GREENBANK, QLD.

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED, BUT TAKING A WAIT LIST!

A fun, informative and enjoyable way to begin your journey with Smalti. Held at Bellbird Arts centre, Greenbank, Queensland, Carol will take your through the basics of Smalti, including history and manufacture, types of Smalti, cutting techniques, design and layout. Students will be supplied a small wall hanging, all with a unique hand crafted driftwood frame, made by Carol. You will be required to pre purchase smalti online (not included in price of workshop) Cost $150 (a non refundable deposit of $50 is required to secure your booking)

Please contact me to book. Limited places!

SATURDAY CLASSES AT CAROL'S 2022

AM and PM classes 10am til 12.30pm and 1.30pm until 4pm. $27 per lesson, bookings essential. Please contact me to book.

SATURDAY 4TH JUNE

SATURDAY 18TH JUNE

SATURDAY 2ND JULY

SATURDAY 16TH JULY

SATURDAY 30TH JULY

SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST

SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST

SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER

SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER

SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER

SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER

BEGINNER'S MOSAIC WORKSHOP SAT. 28TH MAY 2022

A great introduction for the new student to the world of mosaics. Held at Carol’s home studio, 10am until 4pm, you will learn the basics of mosaics, including materials, substrates, adhesives and grouts, design, and cutting techniques. An enjoyable, relaxed, informative day, small class, maximum four students, with plenty of one on one tuition. $150 for the day, includes all materials for your first project, morning and afternoon tea provided. BYO lunch. A non refundable deposit of $50 is required to secure your place upon booking. Please contact me to book.

INTRODUCTION TO SMALTI WORKSHOPS TAILEM BEND S.A. March 26th/27th 2022

These two, One day workshops, will be conducted at Tailem Bend Community Centre on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March, 2022. An introduction to Smalti, for mosaic enthusiasts that have not used Smalti in their mosaic journey, or for students would like to further their knowledge in use of Smalti in mosaics. Smalti, is without doubt, the most beautiful materials to use in your mosaics, and I am passionate about this medium and sharing my knowledge. Beate Linckelmann, from Mosaic Bazaar, will be present with her travelling Smalti Library, where students will be able to purchase as you go, and select your Smalti for your wall hanging. Each student will be supplied, a substrate for their mosaic, adhesive and grout (combination glue) but will need to purchase their Smalti on the day separately. Morning and afternoon tea is supplied. BYO lunch. 10am until 4 pm for both days. Cost $130 per day, plus Smalti. Please contact me for enquiries, or to book please contact the Tailem Bend Community Centre.

BEGINNERS MOSAIC WORKSHOP SATURDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2022

*** BOOKED OUT***

This one day workshop is a great introduction to mosaics, and an opportunity for students to start their mosaic journey with basic fundamentals of mosaics. Carol will take you through basic subjects and techniques, including materials that can be used in mosaics, tools, adhesives and grouts, substrates, colour and design. Included in the price is all materials for your first project, a wall hanging. 10am until 4pm, held at Carol’s home studio, in Sellicks Beach, South Australia. A fun, safe, informative and enjoyable day, perfect for a day of escapism and creativity! Please contact me to book. $150. (A $50 deposit secures your booking) ONLY 4 places available!

Saturday's @ Carol's Mosaic Class

Here are dates for early 2022, for Saturday afternoon classes, held at my home studio, south of Adelaide. Class $25, plus project. 1.30pm until 4pm. All levels of experience welcome. If afternoon class is fully booked, I offer a morning class, 10am until 12.30pm. Please contact me to book.

SATURDAY 8TH JANUARY 2022

SATURDAY 22ND JANUARY

SATURDAY 5TH FEBRUARY

SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY

SATURDAY 5TH MARCH

SATURDAY 19TH MARCH

SATURDAY 2ND APRIL

SATURDAY 23RD APRIL

BEGINNER'S MOSAIC WORKSHOP SATURDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2022

*** BOOKED OUT***

This workshop is ideal for people wanting to start their mosaic journey and interested in learning the basic fundamentals of mosaics. You will be supplied with a substrate (board) to create your first wall hanging on, and also included will be tiles, adhesive and grout, for you to complete your mosaic. A fun, relaxing, and creative day, held at Carol’s home studio, south of Adelaide, with a small group (4 students only) All materials included, and morning and afternoon tea. BYO lunch. If you are interested, please contact me to book. COST $150 for the day, ($50 non refundable deposit upon booking) 10am until 4pm

MOCKINGBIRD LOUNGE EXHIBITION OCTOBER 2021 CAROL HILL AND PEIWEN LIAO

From Friday 1st October, I will be hanging my mosaic art at Mockingbird Lounge, Glenelg, South Australia, for the whole month. Small, affordable pieces will be available, with Smalti and wood mosaics featured, plus some stained glass pieces. Fantastic cafe and library/book shop, seaside, at Glenelg. Artist friend, and talented illustrator, Peiwen Liao, will also be hanging some of her quirky, and delicately stunning illustrations, also available for purchase. Come along and enjoy a coffee, and enjoy our art.

SMALTI PANSY WORKSHOP SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28TH 2021

Last chance bookings! This workshop is almost full !

Smalti Pansy flower workshop held at Aldinga Community Shed, Aldinga Beach, SA, on Sunday November 28th 2021. Myself, and Beate Linckelmann, from Mosaic Bazaar, will again be teaming up to conduct this workshop. Beate will have her travelling Orsoni Smalti library at the workshop for students to pick as you go Smalti, on the day. Smalti in all its glory, with second to none colour choice……. a “Lolly shop of Smalti”!

There will be more information forthcoming, but this workshop will be suitable for beginners to Smalti, and also students wishing to further their skills with Smalti. The Pansy flower will either be used as a garden stake or a wall hanging. Carol will be demonstrating cutting techniques, use of Andamento within the Pansy, how to apply adhesive, design and colour choices.

Included will be a Pansy cut out shape, use of adhesives, etc. Smalti will be extra, as you choose throughout the day. Cost $150 for the day. ($50 non refundable deposit required to secure you place) Please contact me to book

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Mosaic classes update

I offer a variety of classes on a weekly basis. I also offer one day workshops that will be posted here in the blog separately and also on my CMosaics Facebook events page. The weekly classes are for all levels of experience. Beginners most welcome. Bookings are essential. As of 14th July, Aldinga class is FULL.

MONDAY MORNINGS, 9.30am until 12 noon. Cost $25 (plus your project) Mitcham Red Shed, at Mitcham Cultural Village, Princes Rd, Mitcham

THURSDAY MORNINGS, 10am until 12.30pm at Mitchell Rd, Chandlers Hill Cost $25 plus your project. This class can be fully booked, so if there is enough interest, I have the option of offering a Thursday afternoon class. Also, I offer a THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASS, if there is enough interest/numbers of students. This class is flexible. 1.30pm until 4pm. $25 lesson.

ALDINGA COMMUNITY SHED Friday afternoons, is fully booked at the moment.

SATURDAY CLASS AT CAROL’S. Sellicks Beach, 1.30pm until 4pm on a FORTNIGHTLY BASIS. Cost $25 per lesson, plus project. I have the option of adding a morning class is there is enough interest. NEXT CLASS, SATURDAY 24TH JULY 2021, THEN SUBSEQUENT FORTNIGHTS.

WORKSHOPS: I advertise workshops here in my blog, and also on my CMosaics Facebook page. Please keep an eye out for the latest workshops and how to book.

BEGINNERS MOSAIC WORKSHOP SATURDAY 3RD JULY 2021

I am offering a one day beginners workshop, held at my home studio, south of Adelaide on Saturday 3rd July 2021. During the day, Carol will be sharing her knowledge and experience in mosaics, and you will be creating a small wall hanging using a variety of materials. You will learn the basics of mosaics, including what types of adhesives, materials you can use, tools, substrates, equipment, design and cutting. A fun and informative day, with a small group. All materials included. $150. 10am until 4pm. Tea/coffee etc included. BYO your lunch. Please contact me to book.

Expression of interest - Beginners Mosaic Workshop

If you are new to mosaics and want to learn from an experienced artist, have a fun, informative and creative day, I offer one day beginners mosaic workshops at my home studio. Cost is fully inclusive (materials included) and held at my home studio, south of Adelaide. $150. Please contact me if you are interested!

CLASSES UPDATE

2021 has so far, been a very busy year for myself, which is fantastic! My weekly classes are going along well, and I have just a handful of vacancies!

MONDAYS AT MITCHAM RED SHED: Mitcham Cultural Village, Mitcham. 9.30am until 12 noon. Cost $25. All levels of experience welcome! Please contact me to book

SATURDAY CLASS ON A FORTNIGHTLY BASIS 1.30pm until 4pm. Cost $25 per lesson, plus project/materials/bring your own. Small class of maximum 5 students. Bookings essential and beginners most welcome! Please contact me to book

UPCOMING DATES FOR SATURDAY CLASSES:

Saturday 29th May 2021

Saturday 12th June 2021

Saturday 26th June 2021

Saturday 10th July 2021

Saturday 24th July 2021

Saturday 7th August 2021

Saturday 21st August 2021

Saturday 4th September 2021

Saturday 18th September 2021

Happy New Year! 2021 Classes on Offer

A new year and new beginnings and creativity! Here is a list of my weekly and fortnightly classes:

Monday morning at Mitcham Red Shed, Princes Rd, Mitcham 9.30am until 12 noon. Cost $25 per lesson

Thursday morning at Mitchell Rd, Chandlers Hill, 10am until 12.30pm. Cost $25 per lesson

Friday afternoon at Aldinga Community Shed, 1pm until 3.30pm Cost $20 per lesson

FORTNIGHTLY Saturday’s @ Carol’s (home studio) 1.30pm until 4pm Cost $25 per lesson

All class prices do not included materials/project. Bookings essential.

** Please contact me to book for classes**

Goodbye 2020!! End of year classes, Festive Season, and restart of classes 2021

My weekly classes are winding down for the year, and what a year it has been! I wish you all the very best for a wonderful festive season, spending time with your loved ones, and look forward to a fresh new year in 2021. Thank you to all my students for the support you have given me in attendance of my classes, and for your ever wonderful mosaic creations!

Mitcham class at the Red Shed, Mitcham Cultural Village, Mitcham, is the first class back on Monday 4th January 2021, and the Chandlers Hill, on Thursday 7th, then Friday 8th, its Aldinga Community Centre. Saturday 9th is the first Saturday class back, at my home studio, so I look forward to seeing familiar faces and new faces. If you are interested in joining a class, please contact me to book.

BEGINNERS MOSAIC WORKSHOP Saturday 30th January 2021

Saturday, January 30th, Carol will be offering a beginners mosaic workshop, held at her my home studio. This class will introduce beginners to the world of mosaic, starting with the basics. Learning about types of materials, substrates, tools, design, grouting and more. Carol, will guide you making your first mosaic, with all materials supplied. A fun, creative and relaxing day held at Carol’s home studio, south of Adelaide. Morning and afternoon tea is supplied, but BYO lunch. Cost is $150 for the day. A $50 deposit is payable upon booking. This secures your place. Please contact Carol to book.

Weekly Classes

After a short break due to Covid restrictions here in South Australia, I am back teaching classes at various venues.

New students and beginners most welcome!

Mitcham Red Shed, Mitcham Cultural Village, Princes Rd, Mitcham 9.30am until 12 noon Mondays. $25 per lesson, plus your project.

Thursday mornings, Jane Silk Studio, Mitchell Rd, handlers Hill 10am until 12.30pm $25 plus project.

Friday afternoon, 1.00pm until 3.30pm Aldinga Communuty Shed, Aldinga Beach $20, plus project.

Fortnightly Saturday classes at my home studio, Sellicks Beach 10am until 12.30pm and 1.30pm until 4pm Cost $25 plus project.

** Please contact me to enquire or book.

Saturday Mosaic classes @CMosaics

Forthcoming dates for Saturday mosaic classes at my home studio. Lessons are $25, plus your project. Beginners are most welcome. Bookings are essential, so please contact me via my contact page.

AM class : 10am until 12.30pm

PM class: 1.30pm until 4pm

SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2020

SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2020

SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2020

SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2020

SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2020

Upcoming exhibitions 2020/2021

I will be entering a new driftwood piece in the Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand, SA branch Exhibition in October 2020. Titled “Flow” the exhibition is on from 2nd October - 30th October at Pepper Street Arts Centre, Magill Rd, Magill, SA. The piece Im creating will be under wraps until the opening of the exhibition! Its a stunning piece of timber, to say the least!

Im hoping to have two pieces accepted into Brighton Jetty Sculptures, SA, in January 2021. I have enjoyed entering this fabulous event for the last couple of years, and look forward to be part of it yet again.