Red Hill mosaics will soon give Paddington locals another good reason to wander up the road. The Creative Glass Guild of Queensland will run two mosaic courses from 7 October to 11 November 2026.
The classes will take place downstairs at the Guild’s studio at 64 Fulcher Road, Red Hill. Each session runs on Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm. For Paddington residents, the courses sit close to home and fit neatly after work.
This kind of class feels right for the area. Paddington has long made room for colour, craft and old buildings with character. A mosaic course adds to that local mix without trying too hard.
It is also a rare midweek activity with a clear result. Students do not just attend. They make something they can carry home.
A gentle start for beginners
The Beginner Mosaics course suits people with no prior experience. Tutors April Araullo and Marianne Bland will guide students across six Wednesday evenings.
The course runs for 18 hours in total. Students will learn to score and cut glass safely. They will also use hand tools to cut glass to a pattern.
After that, the class moves into grinding, gluing and grouting. By the end, students will complete a 30 by 30 centimetre hanging mosaic. They can display it inside the home or outside in the garden.
That indoor-or-outdoor finish gives the work real appeal. In Paddington, a handmade mosaic could suit a verandah, garden wall, hallway or courtyard.
The beginner course costs $390. The Guild says the fee includes glass, substrate, adhesives, grout, hanging hardware and course notes. It also says its beginner courses have no hidden costs.
More scope for mosaic regulars
The Intermediate Mosaics course runs on the same dates and at the same time. It suits Guild members who have completed a beginner mosaics course or have equivalent skills.
This course gives students more independence. They work on their own projects at their own pace, with tutor help nearby. Past project styles have included mixed media, glass embellishment, paper under glass, glass on glass, smalti, mosaics on mesh, three-dimensional work and portraits.
The intermediate course costs $175. Students provide their own materials. Members can buy glass and other materials through the Guild. However, they may need to source adhesives, grout and substrates elsewhere.
Small numbers, careful making
Both Red Hill mosaics courses keep class sizes limited. The beginner course lists a minimum of five and maximum of six students. The intermediate course lists a minimum of four to six and maximum of eight.
That small setting suits the craft. Mosaics need patience, steady hands and close attention. They also suit a room where people can learn without feeling lost.
For Paddington locals, these courses offer a practical and creative way to spend Wednesday nights. They also offer something lasting at the end.
Bookings are available through the Creative Glass Guild of Queensland website.
Published 30-September-2026
