The Studio of Mosaic Art
is located at 25 Adelaide Road, Strathalbyn, South Australia,
Australia. Strathalbyn is approximately 45 minutes south-east of
Adelaide.
The Studio, built in 2003,
is a modern building filled with old world character and charm, made
possible by the use of recycled materials and built amongst a country
setting.
When Bruce retired from
commercial tilling and started his new business of remedial therapy,
he also opened up his mosaic art studio in the same building.
Bruce had been doing
mosaic art even before he started his tiling apprenticeship in 1964
and it was his dream to have an open studio, where he could carry on
both his own work and also teach others this ancient art form, that
he loves so much.
The atmosphere of the
studio is one of relaxed fun, where people of all skill levels can
come and enjoy learning and working on projects, both large and
small.
Bruce has also been active
in introducing mosaics to the community. He runs a shared skills
group for schools and has installed mosaics at the local primary
school, with the work being carried out by both school students and
studio student and artists. These can be seen on the wall outside the
art department and the counter of their canteen. School students have
also installed their work on the power poles along the Paris Creek
road. Other studio, students work, can also be seen around the town,
in private gardens, as well as the sign in front of, The Old Market
Shed, on the corner of Donald street and Commercial road.
Over the years that the
studio has been open, the grounds and surrounding gardens have filled
up with over 50 sculptures, from the, Doctor Who, themed sculptures
at the beginning of the drive, to the many large pots and free
standing sculptures, including, monoliths, birdbaths, stepping
stones, even a solar panelled fountain, around the studio itself, as
well as framed mosaics inside.
The studio is open on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, from 9am to 12pm and on
Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm and guests are welcome to come and view the
installed works and works in progress. Bruce or Linda are only too
happy to have a chat and answer questions about the studio. Fully
guided tours of the studio and gardens can be arranged by appointment
and large groups are welcome. You are also welcome to take self
guided tours through the gardens on any day.
If you would like to give
mosaics a go yourself, There is a come and try, bug class. These
consist of, one, three hour class, on any of the days we are open, at
a cost of $30.00. So if you have always wanted to give mosaics a try,
but are not sure if it's quite your thing, why not try a cute little
bug sculpture. All materials for the class are provided and at the
end of it you have your very own mosaic bug sculpture to take home.
There are also many more
extensive classes available, if you get bitten by the mosaicking bug,
from the beginners, foundation course, right through to glass mosaics
and sculpture. There are other speciality classes held through the
year too. From how to draw, understanding colour and week end
workshops, for stepping stone mosaics. For all class enquiries
contact Linda on 0408 828 960 or ring the studio on (08)8536 8333.
