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We are the UK's first mosaic school, teaching mosaic through short courses and a diploma programme. We make public space more beautiful.

We are the UK's first mosaic school, teaching mosaic through short courses and a degree programme.

18/08/2025

Sale continuing this week! Every day 11am-4pm

Come to our workshop to find a bargain!

12/08/2025

Our Studio Sale Starts tomorrow!

Location:
The London School of Mosaic,
181 Mansfield Road,
NW3 2H)

Dates
13th - 15th August

Times
11am-4pm

After the sale ends on Friday we will also be having our Studio Farewell Party from 4.30pm - 9pm in the workshop

FOR SALE:

Smalti
Vintage smalti (thick off-cuts): Was £32/kg → £15/kg, sold by weight.
Smalti pizze (round and small square whole pieces, wide colour range): Approx. £40/kg → £20/kg, sold by weight.
Modern pre-cut smalti (small cuboids): Was £50–£80/kg → £30/kg, sold by weight.
Smalti off-cuts: Price to be confirmed, may be sold by the cup.

Note: Main smalti boxes in Italian studio are excluded for now.

Natural Stone
Wide rods (listelli) in multiple colours: Was £13–£15/kg → £1/rod (£4/kg).
Very thin rods: £5/kg.
1cm cubes (good colour range): £5/kg.
Marble off-cuts: FREE.
Pebbles, marble sheets, slate, oddments: FREE.

Ceramic Tile
Cinca and other assorted tiles: Was £12–£16/kg → £5/kg.
Broken crockery: FREE (please leave some for classes).

Vitreous Tile & Other
Full sheets: Was £5–£24 → £5/sheet (Bisazza orange £10/sheet).
Loose tiles: £5/kg.
Large stock of teal/dark blue/grey loose tiles: FREE (great for community projects).
Tile fragments: FREE.
Other non-standard materials: £5/kg.
Beads, millefiori, clay shapes: Priced individually.

Tools & Equipment
Big cutting/power tools: Around 50% off retail.
Hand tools: Low prices (e.g. £1 for a screwdriver).
Glass cutters, wheeled nippers, specialist tools: 50% off retail (availability may vary).

Substrates & Sundries
Wooden boards, mesh, frames, pots: Low individual prices (e.g. £1 for small board/pot).
Large slate pieces: Priced per piece.
Polystyrene sculpting blocks: 50% off retail.
Open grout/adhesive: FREE.
Closed grout/adhesive, pigments, isolastic: 50% off retail.
General art supplies: Priced individually.

Mosaic Artwork
Small miscellaneous mosaic pieces: Priced individually.

Books & Other Items
Back issues of Mosaic & Glass / Andamento: Half price.
LSoM tote bags: Around £1.

Other miscellaneous non-mosaic items: Priced by negotiation.

💡 All prices are a guide only. Some items will be individually priced or negotiated on the day.

11/08/2025

We are having a Studio Sale this week!

Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 August
11:00 am – 4:00 pm each day
LSoM Workshop, 181 Mansfield Road, NW3 2HP

On Offer:
We'll be selling tools, adhesives, picture hanging kits, substrates, art supplies, wood work tools, furniture, stationary etc. We will also have lots of smalti, marble, vitreous tiles and some ceramic.

Tesserae pricing is below:
We'll be selling smalti at £15 per kg
We'll be selling natural stone between £4-5 per kg
Ceramic - £5 per kg
Vitreous tile - £5 per sheet or £5 per kg

On Friday 15 August, we will also display a selection of mosaics that we are offering to the community free of charge — for public installation. These pieces are part of LSoM’s legacy and are intended to live on in shared, accessible spaces, not private collections.

If you have an idea or plan for how and where a mosaic could be installed in the public realm — in a park, school, library, community centre, street corner — we would love to hear it. We’re inviting proposals and suggestions from individuals, groups, or institutions who want to give these works a visible, lasting home.

Please bring your own packaging if you're purchasing items. If you buy something but cannot take it away immediately, all items must be collected by Friday 22 August.

Farewell Party
Friday 15 August
4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
LSoM Workshop, 181 Mansfield Road, NW3 2HP

This will be our final chance to gather in the space that has held so much energy, creativity and community over the years. Please come and share memories, stories, and a drink with old friends. BYOB encouraged.

We invite you to bring printed photos, letters, drawings or any memorabilia to help us decorate the space. After the event, these will become part of a scrapbook, which we will scan and upload to a legacy website as part of a permanent community archive.

Please share this party to mosaic friends and supporters. Everyone is welcome.

Please check https://www.lsomosaic.com/closure for the most up to date details.

22/07/2025

In Memory of Prerana Phadnis

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our trustee and dear friend, Prerana Phadnis, who died unexpectedly on Wednesday, 16th July.

Prerana joined The London School of Mosaic as a trustee in 2018, became Vice Chair in October 2019, and served as Chair of the charity from 2020 to 2022. Her contribution to the school was deep and lasting, both as a member of the board and as an active volunteer, curious student and beloved presence within our community.

Known for her warmth, humour, and unwavering support, Prerana was a person everybody looked forward to seeing in the workshop, and was a close friend to many. Her goodwill, enthusiasm, and leadership enriched LSoM in countless ways, and we are grateful for the time we shared with her.

Prerana moved from Mumbai to London in 1980, earning a Master of Arts in Industrial Design from Central Saint Martins while raising two young children. She later achieved an Masters in Business Administration and spent 25 years helping UK companies harness creative thinking to rethink their business strategies. In 2018, she retired from her career as a business coach to focus on mosaics. In 2022, she published her book, A Different Life, Piece by Piece, with The Book Guild.

Over the past seven years, all of us at LSoM have been fortunate to benefit from her wisdom, creativity, and deep generosity of spirit. Prerana was truly a part of the soul of the school. We know many in our community will feel the same, and will join us in holding her family in our thoughts during this difficult time.

03/07/2025

Join us in celebrating the creativity and dedication of our students at this year’s End of Year Exhibition - a vibrant showcase of mosaics crafted across all our courses throughout the year.

This special event also marks the Diploma in Mosaic Studies End of Year Show, highlighting the exceptional work of our graduating students. Their stunning final pieces are a testament to the skill, passion, and artistry developed over the course of their studies.

Exhibition Dates:
📅 14th – 25th July 2025
🕚 Open weekdays, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Private View:
📅 Thursday, 11th July
🕓 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

We warmly invite friends, family, art lovers, and the wider community to come and explore the mosaic magic our students have created. We look forward to welcoming you!

Diploma Students graduating this year:
Andy Williams
Aneta Ivanova
Chloe Watts
Daljit Rai
Denise Wiltschko
Lou Dosset
May Wong
Nick Power
Robyn Galloway
Sarah Delgado
Sophia Bruni
Vicky Paramour

Please note - The Summer Open House and Party on the 12th July has unfortunately been cancelled due to circumstances beyond the immediate control of LSoM. You will not be able to access the school or the exhibition on the 12th.

19/06/2025

When was the last time you put pen to paper? 🖋️

Or, in this case, sticks to… anything! The drawing workshop hosted by the wonderful Jeff is where you can create works of art with no pressure, no expectation and a variety of snacks available to you (we’re talking fruit, biscuits AND teas, by the way). The regulars who come to these weekly sessions enjoy the community space and praise Jeff for his kindness and encouragement to create whatever they like, from simple mark-making to the masterpieces you see in these slides!

Everyone is welcome, as always! Come down to Jeff’s Drawing Workshop to discover (or rediscover) your creative side 🎨

📍: the Creative Hub @ London School of Mosaic
🗓️: Wednesdays from 2pm-4pm

12/06/2025

Currently: in the zone 🥸

30/05/2025

A sneak peek at some of the mosaics our St Paul’s volunteers have been working on 😌🐸

12/05/2025

Happy Monday! 🎒

We’re back from Easter holiday and with summer just around the corner, the studios are back to buzzing with artists! We love to see it 🙂‍↕️

03/05/2025

The sun being out this week made our mosaic wall look especially alive 🍃🦏☀️

15/04/2025

🌸 3D Flowers in Smalti – Masterclass with Dino Maccini 🎨

We’re thrilled to once again welcome mosaic master Dino Maccini to the London School of Mosaic for a 5-day Masterclass!

We had such brilliant feedback from the first Masterclass we are running another. In this one you’ll learn to create a stunning 3D mosaic flower in smalti using the direct technique, guided by one of the most innovative artists working in mosaic today:

🗓️ 27–31 May
📍 London School of Mosaic
🎟️ £790
🛠️ All materials included

This course is for experienced mosaic students ready to take their skills to the next level.
Book before the deadline on 2nd May via the link in bio!

12/04/2025

A leafy view of our mosaics hanging on the walls of the legendary 🫂
Their kitchen is open Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm, and on Saturday from 9am-4pm!

Address

181 Mansfield Road
London
NW32HP

Telephone

+442076206070

Website

http://www.lsomosaic.com/

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