Mosaic Workshops
I really delight in passing on what I know about art and making mosaics to motivated adults hungry for information about this unique, historic medium. After 8 years of full time Fine Art University studies and nearly 30 years of full-time professional practice I am well qualified to teach what I know. My studio workshops are designed to be an immersive experience; where technical and historic information, the savouring of a carefully assembled library and fine music are complemented by lovingly made gourmet tucker and local wines. I work hard to ensure that the whole weekend provides high quality learning with an utterly enjoyable social experience.
COURSE TESTIMONIALS
‘Helen's workshops are such a pleasure to be a part of, I have learnt so much about different tools, techniques and methods. She has a very rich knowledge of mosaic and a marvellous ability to share that knowledge with others.’ KYRA SMITH
‘I have been studying mosaic with Helen Bodycomb for the past twelve years, attending two of her workshops per year, on average. I keep coming back to learn from Helen because of her excellence as a practising mosaicist, a scholar and a teacher. Every workshop is an adventure, allowing her students to explore a wide range of materials, techniques and styles, informed by Helen’s knowledge of the history of mosaic but not constrained by it.’ MARG GAITA
April 2020
Open Access Studio Day- Beginner
Open Access Studio Days fortnightly on Tuesdays Fee includes tea and coffee, glues, use of tools, heating (BYO project and materials) with Ruth Maclaren/Judith Watson.
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Open Access Studio Day- Intermediate May
Open Access Studio Day- Intermediate Fee includes tea and coffee, glues, use of tools, heating (BYO project and materials) with Helen Bodycomb (Intermediate).
Find out more »Open Access Studio Day- Beginner
Open Access Studio Day- Beginner Fee includes tea and coffee, glues, use of tools, heating (BYO project and materials) with Ruth Maclaren/Judith Watson
Find out more »Found Objects and Memory
Found Objects and Memory- 3 Day Weekend Course fee includes all some materials (does not include found object tesserae - BYO), substrates and glue), morning and afternoon teas, lunch Saturday and Sunday; (self-catering and independent finishing of work on Monday). Helen will lead this course building on memory-ware folk traditions and exploring ideas around kitsch and material memory. Participants are encouraged to bring found object tesserae whose encapsulated memories are significant to them and which…
Find out more »July 2020
Open Access Studio Day – 13 July 2020
Studio 11, Lot 19, McShanag Lane, Castlemaine maximum of 5 places per session Cost: $100 per person, includes tea and coffee, glues, heating, tool use BYO project, lunch, mug and hand sanitiser (Please do not come if you are unwell)
Find out more »Open Access Studio Day – 15 July 2020
Studio 11, Lot 19, McShanag Lane, Castlemaine maximum of 5 places per session Cost: $100 per person, includes tea and coffee, glues, heating, tool use BYO project, lunch, mug and hand sanitiser (Please do not come if you are unwell)
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Open Access Studio Day – 10 August 2020
Studio 11, Lot 19, McShanag Lane, Castlemaine maximum of 5 places per session Cost: $100 per person, includes tea and coffee, glues, heating, tool use BYO project, lunch, mug and hand sanitiser (Please do not come if you are unwell)
Find out more »Open Access Studio Day – 12 August 2020
Studio 11, Lot 19, McShanag Lane, Castlemaine maximum of 5 places per session Cost: $100 per person, includes tea and coffee, glues, heating, tool use BYO project, lunch, mug and hand sanitiser (Please do not come if you are unwell)
Find out more »September 2020
GET A GRIP – Beginner Mosaics
$480 Saturday 5, Sunday 6 and Monday 7 September 9.30 am - 4 pm maximum of 5 places per session Course fee includes all mosaic materials (vitreous, porcelain and stone, substrates and glue), morning and afternoon teas. Please BYO lunch. Beginning with an illustrated lecture on the origins of mosaic, Helen will help participants ‘Get a Grip’ on some of the options for contemporary practice, exploring both technical and conceptual aspects. She will demonstrate how…
Find out more »Open Access Studio Day – 9 September 2020
Studio 11, Lot 19, McShanag Lane, Castlemaine maximum of 5 places per session Cost: $100 per person, includes tea and coffee, glues, heating, tool use BYO project, lunch, mug and hand sanitiser (Please do not come if you are unwell)
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