Mosaic Plant Pot Workshop

A summer-inspired one-day introduction to mosaics.

This one-day workshop introduces beginners to the
Fundamentals of mosaic-making, with a strong emphasis on developing cutting
Confidence and control, culminating in a unique weatherproof outdoor mosaic
Plant pot to take home at the end of the day.

You will learn simple cuts to more intentional shaping
While exploring Bright, seasonal themes such as sunshine, gardens and
flowers through skill-building exercises. By the end of the day, you should be
Able to:

Use mosaic tools safely and confidently, with particular
Emphasis on tile nippers

Demonstrate increasing control over straight, curved, and
Small precision cuts

Understand how tile shape and direction affect visual
Movement

Design a simple mosaic composition inspired by summer themes

Adapt cutting and placement techniques for curved surfaces
Such as plant pots

Select and use appropriate exterior-grade materials for
Outdoor mosaics

Apply adhesive, grout, and sealer correctly for durability
And weather resistance

Complete a finished outdoor mosaic plant pot suitable for
Garden or patio use

Develop confidence to continue mosaic work independently beyond
The workshop.

About the tutor:

Tutor Nikki McCathie is an experienced arts practitioner who
Has been delivering creative workshops for over 10 years across the county.
Nikki loves breaking down workshops into simple manageable steps to introduce
Beginners to new skills, materials and techniques.

Further information:

All materials and equipment will be provided. Please come in
old clothes and/or bring an apron as crafting can get messy! We do have aprons
To borrow if you prefer.

Participants must be aged 18+.

This one-day workshop will run on Saturday 11 July 2026
starting at 10.30am and ending at 3.30pm, with a short break for lunch. Our
Café will be open or you are welcome to bring your own refreshments.

If the course/workshop you’d like to book is sold out, we do
Operate a waiting list - simply contact our box office team on
/ arts-centre@le.Ac.UK and
ask to be added to the waiting list. We’ll then contact you if a place becomes
Available, with absolutely no obligation to accept it if you've made other
Plans!

Please ensure that you agree to our updated Terms &
Conditions before booking as courses/workshops are non-refundable
If cancelled within 21 days of the start date for any reason.

We aim to make all our sessions as accessible as possible
and carers/PAs are very welcome - just remember to book their free place when
you book your session. If you'd like to talk to us in advance of booking or
attending your sessions to discuss your access needs, our Box Office team is
here to help! Email, pop in or call, open 7
Days a week.

We have four blue badge parking spaces outside Attenborough
Arts Centre, plus double yellow line roadside parking very close to the
Building for blue badge holders for up to three hours if our parking spaces are
Occupied.

Free parking for all customers is available after 5pm on
weekdays and all day at weekends in the University of Leicester car park next
door to Attenborough Arts Centre on Lancaster Road.

The closest public car park for parking at all other times
is Victoria Park, 5-10 minutes walk from us (near De Montfort Hall).