Summary

This Mosaic course is designed to help you relax and enjoy being creative, whilst learning new skills and making your own plaque, for the table or wall hanging. It is an opportunity to develop your own design and upcycle old crockery as well as different bright colourful broken ceramic tiles, plus learning a little history all about mosaics as the course progresses. This course takes place off site at The Hub Academy, Unit 1-3 Hope Mill Business centre, Hope Mill Lane, Stroud, GL5 2SE.

How will I learn?

Our classes provide a nurturing and encouraging environment where you can learn and grow as an individual. The tutor will guide you through various techniques and projects, ensuring that you feel supported and empowered to express your creativity. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to develop your own design and work with various materials, including upcycled old crockery and vibrant broken ceramic tiles. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process, teaching you the techniques of mosaic art. As the course progresses, you will gain insights into the history of mosaics, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of this ancient art form. The course provides a space for relaxation, creativity, and personal growth.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be at least 19 years of age at the start of the academic year. You don’t need to have any experience to join this course, however as part of our series of funded courses, you are limited to one course per term (excluding online, this can be an additional). The aim of the course is to improve your well-being, confidence, self-esteem, and creative and vocational skills whilst providing progression routes for your learning through support and guidance from your tutor. These courses are for self-referring or referred patient/client, making the courses available to all. If you're experiencing conditions like stress, anxiety, depression, behaviour-related health issues, mental health, bereavement, chronic pain, or illness, joining us can provide a beneficial experience and a re-engagement into education or employment. If you have a support worker or have a condition we will need to be aware of, please let us know – there may be other specialised creative courses that are more suited to your needs from other health providers. During your first session the tutor will spend some time with you 1:1 to support you with your declared needs to ensure we give you the best support and guidance during the course.

Additional Information

You may be eligible for a full fee waiver for this course if your household income is below the following thresholds:

• England: £20,319 (based on ESFA guidelines)
• Bristol area: £23,400 (based on WECA guidelines)

If you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), or Universal Credit (UC), you may also be eligible. The income cap for Universal Credit is:

• Single claimant: £617 per month
• Joint claimants: £988 per month

You may be eligible for co-funding for this course, meaning you only pay £40.00 if you meet any of the following criteria and your household income is below £27,000:

• Receiving Carer’s Allowance
• Receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Receiving State Pension
• Receiving Attendance Allowance
• Providing evidence of a food bank voucher
• Receiving Universal Credit with an income cap of:
  
  
  • Single claimant: £817 per month
  • Joint claimants: £1188 per month