OPUS VERMICULATUM/ MICRO MOSAIC
Students will be able to do copies from ancient roman floors mosaic in opus vermiculatum, the most refined mosaic, with tiny tesserae (from 1 to 4 mm).
This is a particular kind of mosaic with polychrome tesserae, variegated, multi-colored and fine, complex and refined drawing.
COST
The total cost of the course is € 730,00
DURATION
The total duration of the course is 40 hours.
GOAL
The goal will be to create a mosaic of about 6x6 inches.
(9:00-13:00 OR 14:00-18:00)
You will make a copy of an ancient mosaic from the Roman, Byzantine or Medieval period, cemented directly onto a substrate.
You'll participate in every phase of the creation of your piece (except for the cutting of material into small pieces using traditional tools, the hardie and the hammer, however you will see a cutting demonstration). You can choose between marble, glass (smalti) and/or gold tessere, depending on which design you have chosen to copy.
COST
The total cost of the course is € 160,00 per person.
COST FOR GROUPS
Cost for groups (minimum 10, maximum 20 people) 120,00 € per person
DURATION
The total duration of the course is 4 hours with lessons in these hours 9:00-13:00 or 14:00-18:00.
GOAL
The goal will be to create one mosaic of about 7x7 inches.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create a self-portrait in mosaic, just like the professionals? Or are you curious how to approach mosaic portraiture in a contemporary style? This online course offered by Mosaic Arts Online is designed to guide you through the process of creating your own self-portrait mosaic, from start to finish, with the expertise and guidance of the artist Arianna Gallo. You can create a portrait of someone other than yourself using all of the same methods Arianna teaches in this course.
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This course offers the opportunity to learn two Ravenna techniques: direct method on temporary binder (lime) and direct method on cement mortar.
The direct method on lime, invented in the 20th century in Ravenna, allows for methodical and precise work, enabling the creation of high-quality mosaic artworks.
Through the direct method on cement mortar, on the other hand, you will learn to create the mosaic gradually, in sections, day by day.
All steps and secrets of both techniques will be explained, with a focus on practical experience in cutting tesserae using the hammer and hardie.
You will have access to a variety of materials, including marble, smalti, and gold. During the course, we will focus on creating a replica of both a Roman and a Byzantine or medieval mosaic detail. Upon completion of the course, thanks to the acquired skills, you will be able to create all the mosaics you desire independently!
COST
The total cost of the course is € 730
DURATION
The total duration of the course is 40 hours with lessons from Monday to Friday (h 9.00 - 13.00, 14.00 - 18.00)
GOAL
The goal will be to create two mosaics, one of about 12x16 inches and the other one 10x14 inches.