Nathalie is experienced at working with communities and school groups. She can help you devise, design and deliver any type of mosaic project tailored precisely to your school’s needs.
"As an individual, Nathalie engages communities and audiences directly and with ease. As an artist and project director, she has a clear vision for her work and is able to translate that into reality…" Paula Murray, Head of Arts and Creative Industries, Brighton & Hove City Council
Each school’s requirement varies according to size, complexity (number of pupils participating, time allocated etc.) and location of the mosaic. Nathalie assess your precise content and objectives, discuss workable formats and provides a detailed quotation. Projects can range from semi-permanent to permanent.
Nathalie keeps theory to a minimum, starting practical work at the earliest stage, and works with each child to pass on knowledge, tips, explanations, new visual perspectives, how to overcome problems, think laterally etc..
When children are making mosaics they become strangely quieter, more focused, concentrated…
Connecting with the medium of mosaic grabs their attention and they reach an utterly absorbed, more meditative state…
Which is key to unlocking their creativity…
"I thought the mosaic workshop was fabulous! The students were really engaged, calm, relaxed yet creative and challenged. The sessions were led in a calm and comfortable fashion by an instructor who has a passion for this subject that is clearly infectious. This was a brilliant activity for young people, they were happy and focused throughout. I particularly like this subject because it challenges them logically, technically and creatively." Sam Shortt, Teacher, Paddington Academy, London
With mosaic making being such a hands-on, kinesthetic medium it can be adapted to any learning style and used as a platform to develop faculties such as self-esteem, self-control and intuition.
Nathalie takes great pains to work with each child’s individuality to help them identify and extract their own precious parcel of ideas and to make it their own…
This is an invaluable builder of self-confidence.
Cross curricular links
A wealth of cross-curricular links can be explored through mosaic making. For example: PSHE - social skills, teamwork, sharing; Mathematics - area, perimeter, symmetry, shape; Science - materials, recycling; Literacy – descriptions, vocabulary; Health and Safety - use of tools, common sense.
Tools and equipment
I can organize a very cost effective tools / equipment package, and also materials (depending on your budget: Venetian mosaic tiles, ceramics, broken plates, pebbles, mirrors and other found treasures)
Fees are £290 per day within central London, £350 per day inside London's M25 and £400 per day outside London's M25.
Additionally there are the following cost elements:
•One off preparation/design fee of £200 (or more, depending on project)
•Cost of materials
Sample of experience
• Eltham Foundation, London (2011). 2 days. 15 adolescents produced individual mosaics to bring back home.
• Dunsdans Park Primary School, Southall (2011). 2 days. 90 children produced individual pieces which were then unified into 2 final mosaics adorning the entrance of the school.
• St Immanuel and Andrews Church of England Primary School, London (2011). 3 days. 150 children produced 4 medium scale trees representing the 4 seasons.
• Newton Prep School, London (2010). 3 days. 120 children produced a large scale Greek style frieze.
• Phoenix Primary School, London (2010). 2 days. 50 children produced a large scale tree shape for their library.
• Sebright, London (2010). 2 days. 40 children produced in large scale their school’s logo.
• Dane Hill School, Oxshott (2010) and (2011). 1 day. 100 children produced individual mosaic pieces to bring back home.
• Camelot Primary School, London (2010). 3 days. 60 children produced a large mosaic in memory of their classmate/friends Latoya.
• Coteford Infant School, Pinner (2010). 3 days. 90 children produced 2 large mosaics for their school garden.
• Fryent Primary School, Kingsbury (2009). 2 days. 100 children produced geometrical designed mosaics to be permanently installed into their their main hall.
• Harlyn Primary School, Pinner near Harrow (2009). 3 days. 300 children produced massive mosaics which represented the universe. The mosaics went onto a very tall brick wall.
• Waltham Holy Cross Infant School, Essex (2009). 2 days. 80 children produced individual mosaic pieces to bring back home.
• Sythwood Primary School, Woking (2008). 2 days. 24 children and parents produced a 1.25sq meter indoor mural. The project featured in the local press and the piece was exhibited at The Lightbox
• Paddington Academy, London (2008). 2 days. 8 children from the gifted and talented scheme produced individual mosaic pieces to bring back home
• Ursuline Prep School, London (2007). 2 days. 100 children produced a 2.25sq meter mural
• St Mary Madeleine’s Primary School, Brighton (2005). 1 Day. 20 children and parents produced invidiual mosaic pieces to bring back home.
• May Festival Open Houses, Brighton (2002). Group Mosaic workshop with children and parents.
Teachers' feedbacks:
I thought the overall project was a great success and it was invaluable having your input and suggestions at the planning stage. The school are still talking about it and thought it was great to have something positive for their Muslim pupils to identify with, and which would be a lasting legacy in the school. Julie Levett – Teacher, Sythwood Primary School, Woking
At first I was a bit worried to have a large mosaic fixed permanently on the wall above our beautifull pond but I am now totally convinced and hypnotised by the piece. It is really a beautiful mosaic – I am really happy! . Mrs Christine Grogan MA – Headmistress, Ursuline Prep School, Wimbeldon, London
I would like to say that the experience was in every way positive. You were a perfectionist in what you wanted to achieve but happy for the pupils to have a go even if they did make mistakes. They enjoyed the experience very much and were delighted to have produced a beautiful piece of art that will be there for as long as the school is there. Someone even said they will come back and look at it when they have left. The parents who helped were impressed by your professionalism and dedication to the piece and are delighted by the finished product. Angela Bradley, Science Teacher, Ursuline Prep School
Childrens' feedbacks:
“During the project I felt like I was an artist”.
"It was really cool and fun like a giant puzzle.”
“I learnt about patience: having to wait for things to dry; not to rush; to try to make it perfect. I also learnt about co-operation with others, not to ruin others work and how to care, share and work together” .
“It was great fun!”
“It was amazing! It’s a great way to let your creativity flow!“
“It told me that you can do Art and Science together!”
“ I love getting glue on my fingers and the mosaic project really started Science week very well!”
“Fantastic because it was a lot of fun especially working with the mosaic artist”.
“Mosaic is a fun art that you can do with your friends!”
“It is going to create a beautiful image on the wall and it was something different of what we normally do. It was really fun!”
“It inspires me to do more art and less computer games!”
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