My piece, The Centre, has won best small format artwork, at the Land to the Ocean exhibition, now on at Pepper Street Arts Centre, Magill, South Australia, for October 2023. Im very thrilled at this award. Created using Smalti, Agate, and driftwood.
NATURE'S BEAUTIES SMALTI WORKSHOP Sunday 12th November 2023
IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOSAIC BAZAAR AND SMALTI AUSTRALIA
A unique workshop in Australia, with Smalti available for purchase on the day, as you create!
This will feature 4 unique Australian and South Australian flora, fauna and sea creatures. Students will have a choice of cutout, which will be custom cut upon booking.
10am until 4pm
Held at Aldinga Community Shed, Aldinga Beach, South Australia
COST $150 (A $50 deposit is required to secure your place. Balance payable on the day.
I will be teaching in conjuction with Beate from Mosaic Bazaar and Smalti Australia will be showcasing her unique, huge, STUNNING travelling Smalti library to give students the opportunity to purchase a wide variety of smalti for their creation.
A basic history of Smalti, types of smalti, learning cutting techniques, adhesives to use, designing your mosaic, and how to continue the process, will be shared. This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced students.
Students will have a choice of one of four creations.
A SEAHORSE
A SEASTAR
A QUEEN OF SHEBA ORCHID
A SCARLETT ROBIN (Bird)
** Please note, I do not have mosaic examples of all the above, but please contact me for photos.
What to bring: A palette knife (small), Twin Wheel glass cutters, tweezers, a small towel, containers, and your lunch.
For non students, whom wish to just purchase Smalti on the day, you will be able to visit from 2pm to 4pm for smalti purchases only.
TO BOOK and enquire: Please email me [email protected]
NEW FORTNIGHTLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASS Starting Thursday 13th July 2023
All welcome to my new Thursday afternoon class (fortnightly at this stage) in a beautiful, serene, creative environment, at my friends, Adelaide Hills studio, at Chandlers Hill, South Australia.
1.30pm until 4pm
Lesson $27 Plus materials if needed.
Beginners most welcome to this class, but I accept all levels of experience, with a variety of techniques taught. If you are just starting, I have equipment, tools etc for you to use in class, and all the basic materials to get started on a project.
TO BOOK Please contact me via website or via my Facebook page CMosaics
SATURDAY MOSAICS @ CAROL'S
I conduct fortnightly Saturday classes, held at my home studio, south of Adelaide, South Australia throughout the year. Both AM and PM classes 10am until 12.30pm and 1.30pm until 4pm. Small classes (max 5) Lesson $27, plus materials, if needed.
Bookings are essential, as I have a regular student list.
Here are the dates until December 2023
Saturday 8th July
Saturday 22nd July
Saturday 5th August
Saturday 26th August
Saturday 9th September
Saturday 23rd September
Saturday 7th October
Saturday 21st October
Saturday 4th November
Saturday 18th November
Saturday 2nd December
Saturday 16th December
SMALTI WORKSHOP UPCOMING TENTATIVE DATE Sunday 12th November 2023
Beate Linckelman, from Mosaic Bazaar and Smalti Australia, and I, will be conducting a Smalti Workshop on Sunday 12th November, 2023 at Aldinga Community Shed, Aldinga Beach, South Australia.
This is a tentative date set, and subject of workshop has not been decided as of late June 2023. The travelling Smalti Library will be present in all its glory at the workshop, where students will learn about Smalti, and will be able to purchase Smalti as they create on the day. A unique workshop in Australia.
I will be taking a wait list. For enquiries, please contact me.
SMALTI WORKSHOP - Mandala OR Bird Garden Stake Saturday 3rd June 2023
Fantastic opportunity to learn how to use and create with Smalti. Held on Saturday 3rd June at 29/37 Mitchell Rd, Chandlers Hill, South Australia, this will be a mixed Smalti workshop, with students choice of either a recycled metal Mandala, OR an Australian bird garden stake (Kookaburra, Lorrikeet or Galah)
10am until 4pm, arriving at 9.45. COST $140, plus Smalti. Beate, from Mosaic Bazaar, will be present, with her stunning Smalti library, for students to chose/select their Smalti as they create! A unique opportunity in a workshop.
Cash or card payments available on the day.
A non refundable deposit of $50 is required upon booking to secure your place.
A CHOICE of Mandala or birds will be on offer, but students choosing Mandalas will need to be able to bring extra recycled metal, bolts, washers etc to add to their Mandala. I will be providing some though. Students will recieve a substrate for their mosaic, and also adhesive to use on the day. Students making abird garden stake will also recieve a garden stake to hang their bird. Please let me know which bird you would like to make, when booking.
WHAT TO BRING: Twin Wheel glass cutters, a small palette knife, tweezers, notebook, a small towel, and your lunch. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.
Students and Smalti enthusiasts NOT participating in workshop will be able to visit from 2pm until 4pm to purchase Smalti ONLY.
TO BOOK Please email me [email protected]
BEGINNER'S MOSAIC WORKSHOP SATURDAY 22ND APRIL 2023
Carol will be conducting a Beginner’s Mosaic Workshop on Saturday 22nd April, 2023, 10am until 4pm, at her home studio, south of Adelaide. An informative, fun, creative day, Carol will take you through the basics of mosaics. A great way to start your journey, learning face to face with an experienced mosaic artist. You will learn about materials, tools and equipment, substrates, adhesives and grouts, design and cutting techniques. You will be creating a wall hanging, with Carol supplying all materials for your project. COST $150 A non refundable $50 deposit is required upon booking to secure your place. Tea and Coffee etc is supplied, just BYO lunch. To book, please contact Carol [email protected]
BRIGHTON JETTY SCULPTURES, 18TH -29TH JANUARY 2023 SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Another year of fantastic sculptures, both indoor and outdoor and indoor wall hangings and mosaics at Brighton Jetty Sculptures, Brighton, South Australia 18th - 29th January. This is one of my two pieces entered in this huge exhibition, “Vermillion Biscuit Star”. Both this piece and my second piece “Fishie”are for sale at the exhibition, both are created from Smalti in combination with driftwood. If in SA please come along to this outstanding exhibition.
SIP N CHIP TWILIGHT MINI SMALTI PINWHEEL WORKSHOP Feb 25th 2023 ** ONLY TWO PLACES AVAILABLE....BE QUICK!
What more could you want, but to be creative, learn about Smalti, and enjoy a glass of wine? This fun, tasty, informative mini workshop, will be held at Carol’s home studio and garden, south of Adelaide, 6pm until 8.30pm on Saturday 25th February 2023. You will create a Smalti Pinwheel, on an old CD or DVD, enjoy a glass of wine, some cheese and other yummy nibbles, while you create and have fun. Cost $70. (includes wine and nibbles, Smalti etc) BYO your CD.
TO BOOK, please contact me. A non refundable deposit of $30 is required at time of booking, to secure your place.
BEGINNERS MOSAIC WORKSHOP SATURDAY 14TH JANUARY 2023
I am offering a beginner’s mosaic workshop at my home studio in Sellicks Beach, SA on Saturday 14th January 2023. Cost $150 fully inclusive. Maximum 4 students. 10am until 4pm.
During this fun, informative and enjoyable day, I will be taking students through the basic fundamentals of mosaics, including substrates, materials, adhesives, grouts, tools and cutting techniques, and design. Included in the cost is all materials for students to begin their first mosaic, a wall hanging, with a choice of designs. All students need to bring is their lunch. Morning and afternoon tea is supplied.
A $50 non refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
TO BOOK, AND ENQUIRIES, PLEASE EMAIL ME.
CLASSES 2023
I offer weekly classes at different venues in Adelaide including:
Mitcham Red Shed, Mitcham Cultural Village. Monday mornings 9.30am til 12 noon Lesson $27
Chandlers Hill Mitchell Rd. Thursday morning 10am until 12.30pm Lesson $27
Aldinga Community Centre Friday afternoon 1pm until 3.30pm $20
Saturday’s at Carol’s (Sellicks Beach) on a fortnightly basis 10am until 12.30pm and 1.30pm until 4pm. First class back in 2023 Saturday 7th January. Lesson $27
Due to popularity, my classes are often full, so for any new students, I may only be able to fit you in if I have a cancellation.
Please contact me for more information.
Saturdays @ Carol's
I offer fortnightly Saturday classes, held at my home studio, south of Adelaide. Two classes 10am until 12.30pm and 1.30pm until 4pm. Cost of lesson is $27, plus project materials, if needed. I keep a basic supply of mosaic materials for a mosaic project. Small classes (max 4 students) which gives you plenty of one on one tuition, in a friendly, warm, enjoyable and informative group. Beginners are most welcome.
CLASS DATES FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2022
Saturday 12th November
Saturday 26th November
Saturday 10th December
PLEASE CONTACT ME TO BOOK
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
