michelle mcquin farrand

michelle mcquin farrand mosaic artist

I am a mosaic artist working mainly to commission - I also run mosaic workshops in schools and with community groups.

Next Public Mosaic Workshop - Sat April 28th, 11am - 3pm. Garfield House, South Brent, TQ10 9JQ. £27 including materials. Homemade lunch also available. To book contact ; mcquinn.farrand@btinternet.com

I have been working in the medium of mosaic since completing my masters degree in printmaking in 1992 at Camberwell College of Arts. I work to commission and also specialize in mosaic workshops for both children and adults. I have experience in working with a wide variety of abilities including groups with special needs and young people with challenging behaviour. My residencies include primary and secondary schools, people referral units, prisons and community projects.
During my workshops I try to allow students to have as much creative input as possible - from the initial designing stage though to the cutting, laying and final grouting of the mosaics. While learning a new skill, students also understand the relationship between different colours and the importance of positive and negative spaces within a mosaic. Groups usually work on Large collaborative pieces in both 2d and 3d, or a series of individual pieces.
Projects I have worked on include: Arc youth centre - Dublin. Grainstore Arts centre - Dublin. Limerick City Prison - Ireland. St. Oliver Plunkett’s school for learning difficulties - Dublin. Bovey Tracey Contemporary Craft Fair. Waterside Homes - Shaldon. Numerous projects for D.A.I.S.I and BIG HAND LITTLE HAND.
Projects may be seen on www.facebook.com/mcquinnfarranddesigns.

My Location

kingsbridge devon tq7 1ez

Email: mcquinn.farrand@btinternet.com

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Mosaic Love Heart Workshop / <span itemprop="startDate" content="2012-04-28T00:00:00Z">Sat 28 Apr 2012</span>Mosaic Love Heart Workshop / Sat 28 Apr 2012

SATURDAY APRIL 28TH 2012 11AM-3PM @ GARFIELD HOUSE, SOUTH BRENT, TQ10 9JQ. £27 INCLUDING ALL MATERIALS / £45 FOR ADULT & CHILD LOVELY HOMECOOKED LUNCH ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Have fun using old crockery and findi...