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3. What was happening in your life at the time you discovered mosaics, and how do you think that influenced your interest? I was retired from teaching and had joined David Lloyd’s gym, making new friends and trying new activities, eg. Yoga, Pilates, like dancing! 4. Who or what played a role in introducing you to mosaic art? I had always enjoyed the artwork in my teaching, doing displays etc, learning from other staff. I had also been a jigsaw fanatic all my life

Intermediate student Allison Philbrick - started with Mrs Mosaic in 2024 1. What first sparked your interest in mosaics, and how did you come across it? I was looking to take up a new creative hobby but struggle with drawing so was researching online for alternative art forms. I came across a mosaic of a bird in hues of blues and creams and it was beautiful. I focussed my research of mosaics and found some abstract mosaics and some mixed media mosaic art and decided I wan

Intermediate Student - Greer Walker - started with Mrs Mosaic in 2023 Mid Summer Whimsy - four panel mosaic Deejay - Golden Retriever dog 1. What first sparked your interest in mosaics, and how did you come across it? My interest was sparked by purchasing a book by Alison Hepburn and how applying small pieces of ceramic to create a work of art 2. Can you recall the moments when you realised mosaics were something you wanted to try yourself? I looked at lots of interne

Back in Lockdown when I was one of the nine members of Two Tree Gallery, one of our members, Clare decided it would be good for each of us artists to be interviewed for our website and newsletters so our community could find out more about how and why we make our art. Below is the interview that Claire published about me; View from Two Tree Island Lockdown revolution- Featured artist Nicola Upton. "This month, Claire is interviewing gallery artist Nicola Upton , otherwise kno

Discover the Art of Mosaics and Stained Glass: Spring News! Hi Mosaic lovers! Welcome to my new followers and thank you to everyone for...

Discover the Art of Mosaics and Stained Glass: New Class Dates Now Available on the Website! Hi there, Firstly, happy New Year! Classes...

Firstly, thank you for all my Christmas cards and gifts, I feel truly blessed. Welcome to my new followers and loyal stalwarts! Its been...

Welcome to Mrs Mosaic Studios Newsletter Hi there, Nicola here, What a summer! Some say the weather was rubbish but I felt pretty hot on...

Hi there, Firstly, welcome and hello to new subscribers. I’m even more surprised than you are to have a newsletter going out so soon...

Hi there, It’s been a while! For those of you that already know me, I like to keep busy, and the past few months have been no different

Happy New Year to you! Hi there, welcome to my first newsletter of 2024! I’m going to be keeping this very brief-unusual for me! I had a...

Hi there, I hope you’ve got a grip on the season. Here’s a little round up of what I’ve been up to this year. Looking back, I can see why...

Out and About Happy Holidays! Firstly I would like to welcome- and say thank you- to all my new subscribers. I promise I won’t keep you...

Time has flown since I last updated you from Mrs Mosaic’s Studio. I recently had some creative friends over for an evening of relaxation,...

Out and About Your invitation to visit…Twenty-One, Southend Time has flown since I last updated you from Mrs Mosaic’s Studio. I recently...

Out and About Beecroft Gallery I thoroughly recommend a visit to the Beecroft Gallery between now and the end of the May Last Saturday I...

Beecroft Gallery I thoroughly recommend a visit to the Beecroft Gallery between now and the end of the May. Last Saturday I visited to...

Happy New(ish) Year “you are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis Did you have the January Blues?...

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis Out and About Did you have the January Blues? what’s your...

Mrs Mosaics Festive Newsletter November 22 Christmas Bumper Hello, it’s been a while since my last newsletter- I’m always finding other...