Making Mosaics (Adult Workshop suitable for 16 years+) Sat 27th April
Sat 27 Apr
|The Antoinette Centre
Does a relaxed afternoon of creating a unique mosaic appeal to you? Come along and find out about the history of mosaics and see some locally excavated examples. Spend an afternoon creating your own piece of art.
Time & Location
27 Apr 2019, 10:00 – 16:00
The Antoinette Centre, The Antoinette Centre, Quex Park, Birchington, UK
About The Event
The earliest known mosaics were found in a Mesopotamian temple dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. Made up of ivory, seashells, and stones, these decorative, abstract pieces laid the groundwork for mosaics made thousands of years later in Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. Mixed media was often used, ceramic and stone being the most common but coloured glass added to the colour palette available to ancient artists.
This informal workshop will start by looking at examples of mosaics, their function, purpose and beauty as works of art. We will look at few locally discovered Roman mosaic fragments and have a go at reassembling some pieces in a sand tray. It is an opportunity to relax, learn and to have the time and space to be creative. , and if you do have experience, please be prepared to be nudged for guidance.No previous artistic experience is necessary
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Price
Making Mosaics 16yrs +
£23.00
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