GUIDED VISIT TO THE KOKO MOSAICO STUDIO, FOR STUDENTS AND GROUPS
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 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.
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.
In this course you will create a mosaic of your own design, translating your drawing, a painting or a photograph into a mosaic.
You and the staff of Koko mosaico will decide together the most suitable technique for your project.
COST
The total cost of the course is € 850
DURATION
The total duration of the course is 40 hours.
GOAL
The goal will be to create a mosaic of about 12x16 inches.