Mosaic is an art form that can and does use many materials that would normally be overlooked. From old plates, tiles, pebbles and buttons right through to bottle caps and metal.
Debbie has created a detailed design and will set it up along with various recycled materials for secondary school students help create a mosaic. The design will be drawn and shaded to show where materials need to be placed, and will be the beginnings of a mosaic that will be created across the whole Festival weekend.
With Debbie's knowledge as a mosaic teacher she can help students to lay pieces and to see how the finished piece will look.
This is also a wonderful way to introduce mosaics to the students and to get them involved in a creative activity that involves using recycled materials.
'I love the idea of being able to re-use materials in an artistic form. I have worked on commissions for private homes and in public spaces. I am currently working on a 6 metre mosaic at Hallam Primary School. Three years ago I set up mosaic classes in the Oakleigh area for adults. These classes have been very successful and have shown me that the art of mosaic is alive and well.'