Crazy Opus Mosaic with Arianna Gallo
Online mosaic course curated by Mosaic Arts Online, with Arianna Gallo teaching her signature “Crazy Opus” composition technique.
In this course, you will learn how to use Italian and Mexican smalti, cut into small square tesserae, to create a composition that appears spontaneous but is carefully designed to generate rhythm, texture, and movement. You will also focus on color gradation and smooth transitions, with Arianna guiding you step by step.
Whether you're creating a background or a stand-alone abstract piece, this method brings a fresh energy to mosaic making—fun and liberating. It’s a technique that allows you to move beyond traditional andamento, while staying grounded in fine craftsmanship and your artistic intuition.
To discover the content of this course please click here: https://mosaicartsonline.com/p/crazy-opus-mosaic-with-arianna-gallo
Please note, this online mosaic course is available only in English.
MINIMUM OF 10 PEOPLE, MAXIMUM OF 20
Koko Mosaico offers guided visits to the contemporary mosaic studio, including a demonstration of mosaic technique.
Have you ever wondered how a mosaic is made?
What material is it made of?
How do you cut the mosaic tesserae?
What's the difference between ancient mosaics and contemporary mosaics?
The staff at Koko Mosaico will explain the ancient craft of mosaic, and show you exactly how one is made.
You will help cut the marble into little pieces (tesserae) using the traditional tools called hardie and hammer.
All the steps necessary to complete a mosaic artwork will be demonstrated, and you are invited to give free rein to your curiosity and ask us all the questions you like.
Our studio can accommodate up to 20 people at a time.
More details and bookings: info@kokomosaico.com
COST
5,00 €/person. Teachers, people with disabilities and those that accompany them, do not pay.
DURATION
The demonstration takes about 20/30 minutes, depending on the number of questions.
This course introduces you to the Ravenna technique on thinset/mortar, teaching you how to create a mosaic artwork by working in sections. Throughout the course, you will work on a mosaic inspired by an ancient detail from the Byzantine, Roman, or Medieval era, using the same materials that were used centuries ago and that we still favor at Koko Mosaico: fine marbles, Venetian smalti, and even gold tesserae.
On the first day of the course, you'll choose your subject from the many ancient mosaic designs available in our studio.
You will learn about tracing papers, and you will have the opportunity to cut some of the materials into tesserae using the traditional tools: the hammer and hardie.
You will also learn how to prepare the mortar, transfer the design onto it, and correctly place the tesserae. Finally, you will deepen your understanding of the "andamenti", essential for creating a harmonious composition.
Section by section, with patience and precision, you will complete your beautiful mosaic.
At Koko Mosaico, we use this technique daily to create most of our works! Once you've mastered it, you can also use it to create modern mosaics, thus opening up new creative possibilities for your future projects.
COST
The total cost of the course is € 470
DURATION
The total duration of the course is 20 hours.
GOAL
The goal will be to create a mosaic of about 13 x 10 inches.
To discover the content of this course please click here: https://mosaicartsonline.com/p/contemporary-direct-method-with-arianna-gallo
Please note, this online mosaic course is avaibale only in English.