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.
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.
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.
(10:00-13:00 AND 14:00-18:00)
This course allows you to create a beautiful small mosaic inspired by an ancient Byzantine, Roman, or Medieval detail. You will craft a replica using the same materials as the ancients did—and as we still do at Koko Mosaico. At your disposal: marbles, precious Venetian smalti, and even a touch of gold tesserae.
You will bring your artwork to life by experiencing every phase of the Ravenna method on thinset/mortar: from cutting tesserae with ancient tools such as the hammer and the hardie, preparing the cementitious adhesive, transferring the design, mastering the best way to set the tesserae and understanding the fundamentals of "andamento"—all the way to completing your piece.
At the end of the course, the mosaic will be yours to take home as a unique and personal memory of this experience.
Whether you’re an experienced mosaicist or trying mosaic for the first time, working with this technique on a subject inspired by the ancients will allow you to learn, experiment, and dive deeply into how we create mosaics here in our atelier.
COST
The total cost of the course is € 250,00 per person.
COST FOR GROUPS
Cost for groups (minimum 10, maximum 20 people) 200,00 € per person
DURATION
The total duration of the course is 7 hours with lessons in these hours 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00.
GOAL
The goal will be to create one mosaic of about 7x7 inches.