RAVENNA'S TECHNIQUE COURSE 20 HOURS
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.
Are you attracted by the ancient art of mosaic, do you want to get involved, but you have very little time available? In this short course, you will discover the steps of the direct technique on thinset, you will have the opportunity to create a small mosaic that will remain yours.
At your disposal marbles, smalti and small ceramics, the result will be a beautiful souvenir of Ravenna!
COST
The total cost of the course is € 95,00 per person.
COST FOR GROUPS
Cost for groups (minimum 10, maximum 20 people) 80,00 € per person
DURATION
The total duration of the course is 2 hours
GOAL
The goal will be to create one mosaic of about 4x4 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.
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.