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Sue Edkins

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Frequently asked questions

How much do private and commercial commissions cost?

I quote for these individually. Dogs start at £2000.  Mirrors range from £200 to £750 depending upon size and materials. Handmade ceramic mosaics and sculptures are inevitably more expensive.

How much does a school mosaic project cost?

It is difficult to answer this question as it depends upon a number of factors. However I will always discuss with clients what they specific needs are and then provide a detailed quote for my work.

School mosaics start from £1,000 per square metre, this does not include bespoke metal frames or complex installation requiring scaffolding. I work with specialists and can ask them to provide separate quotes for frames and installation.

Is it possible to engage every child in a school? 

I think a smaller group of children working intensively on a project is more fulfilling for the children and the learning outcomes are greater for them. Of course there are ways of involving every child as at St Catherine's school where every child made a ceramic leaf with their name on it. In other schools I have involved all children in the design phase and then worked with a particular year group making the piece. 

What is included in a school mosaic project?

Again this can vary but typically involves:

  • Initial planning and budgeting with the school. A single point of contact is important.
  • A workshop/s collecting designs from the pupils. The number of workshops depends upon the design brief.
  • I work these into a practical design. The design needs to be aesthetically pleasing, practical and fit the context.
  • A series of workshops where the pupils make some or all of the design. The number of workshops will vary but are agreed in advance.
  • Grouting and finishing by Sue. 
  • Installation and unveiling. In the quote I will include the cost of a plaque if required, typically around £45. 

Do you do one day projects?

Yes. They are costed and include planning and preparation time. Examples include - paper mosaics, simple fabric projects and paper mache. 

 

 

 

 

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