Ms Le Roux explained that during November 2008 fourteen Mangaung residents, with various artistic abilities and experience, were selected to participate in the Cement and Mosaic Project. The first phase of the project entailed participants attending a workshop under the expert guidance of Museum artist, Ms Liz Ranger, where they were introduced to the use of cement and mosaic as a medium. During the workshop phase, participants created and decorated handmade ceramic tiles.