Workshop

Mosaic birdbath

Saturday 5 September, 9.30am

Cost: £85

Add a splash of creativity to your garden with this vibrant and hands-on Mosaic Birdbath Workshop! In this engaging session, you’ll transform a classic terracotta base into a stunning mosaic birdbath using a beautiful selection of colourful mosaic tiles.

Following a detailed pattern, you’ll learn how to use professional mosaic tools to cut and shape the tiles, gaining confidence in essential techniques such as fitting pieces precisely and placing them to create natural flow and harmony within your design.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll be guided step by step in a friendly, relaxed environment-perfect whether you're new to mosaics or looking to build on existing skills. Once your design is complete, you’ll grout your piece, making it durable and ready for outdoor display.

Light lunch and all equipment included.

Please note that this session is suitable for those aged 18 and over.

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Other workshops

We have a number of workshops happening throughout the year, find out more on our workshop page.

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