How to Make a Mosaic for Beginners

Learn how the basics of making mosaics with James! All materials provided and you will leave with your very own mosaic piece! Class Description: In this class students will learn best practices for making a mosaic (ex. starting with the border, create the foreground first, etc.) and assist with placing tile pieces the appropriate amount of space apart. Each student will receive a board or canvas with double sided tile mat already secured on the surface. The tile pieces available will be pre-cut and sorted, with the option to create your own design or follow a given design. All Materials provided, students will share water buckets and sponges to wipe away the excess grout and use dry sponges to polish the tile once the grout is dry. Students can take their projects home after the workshop but they should let the mosaic dry completely for 24 hours while laying flat. The tile placement should take 1 hour, grouting about 30 minutes, and wiping away/polishing the pieces should take 45 mins to 1 hour. Instructor: James Hill James Hill (he/him) is a multidisciplinary artist who finds joy in working across every medium. His latest passion is mosaic art. Drawn to the beauty of reuse, James works primarily with recycled materials, transforming discarded tiles and fragments into vibrant new compositions. A regular at the Evanston WasteShed, he delights in the hunt for colorful tiles to break, reimagine, and piece together. James is thrilled to lead a mosaic workshop at the WasteShed, inviting others to explore this expressive and often overlooked art form. Getting There/Where to Park: Humboldt - Free street parking is available on the street outside of The WasteShed, but spots may be limited so please plan accordingly. The Kimball bus stops right outside our doors! Please let us know if you need wheelchair access. Masking/Covid Policy • Masks are encouraged for this event, but not required Documentation Your participation in a WasteShed program constitutes implied consent to be photographed, and for those images to be utilized by The WasteShed for educational, fundraising, and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know and we’ll be happy to respect your wishes. Refund Policy: Eventbrite fees cannot be refunded. Ticket cost can be refunded up to 7 days before the event.