You can find details below of courses I run at external venues. Bookings are either taken on the venue's website or via a booking form on this site.
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​All materials are supplied and you get to keep your finished piece.
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If you have any questions then please use my contact form and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.​​​​
External classes
Friday 20th June 2025 10.30-1pm
Explore your creativity with mosaic artist Nicola Upton in this 2.5 hrs workshop at the fabulous location of Create98 in Leigh on Sea.
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Suitable for everyone - beginners, hobbyists and artists. Learn how to first design and then make your own unique mosaic butterfly using an assortment of colourful, decorative glass tiles.
Use your beautiful, handcrafted finished piece to brighten your home or decorate your garden.
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All materials provided, including a goody bag with instructions on how to grout your butterfly and make it weatherproof.

Summer Mosaic butterfly workshop at Hadleigh Old Fire Station
Thursday 10th July 10am-12.30pm
Have fun with a friend or loved one making a mosaic butterfly in this 2.5 hour taster workshop.
Bring a friend along to make a mosaic butterfly for the garden
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Selecting colours that are personal favourites of yours in this 2.5 hour workshop with a refreshing alcoholic summer punch (or tea/coffee). Suitable for all abilities but particularly beginners to the craft.
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You will leave with a 'goody' bag of grout with instructions to weatherproof your piece at home.

Thursday 28th August 2025

Explore your creativity with mosaic artist Nicola Upton in this three-hour RHS Garden Hyde Hall workshop suitable for everyone - beginners, hobbyists and artists. Learn how to first design and then make your own unique mosaic butterfly using an assortment of colourful, decorative glass tiles. Use your beautiful, handcrafted finished piece to brighten your home or decorate your garden.
All materials provided, including a goody bag with instructions on how to grout your butterfly and make it weatherproof.