February 17-21, 2025
June 16-20, 2025
The Opus Vermiculatum, from the Latin “worm-like work”, is an expressive technique, considered one of the most demanding and elaborate forms of Roman mosaic.
The tesserae were laid along the contours of the image to put emphasis on the main design and foreground details of the work, using a smooth and flowing halo effect.
Roman Micro Mosaic
In those small carpets called “Emblema”, the tesserae were tiny up to 1 or 2 mm each, that makes possible up to 5 rows of tiles, with different color shades, in just one centimeter!
Historical facts have demonstrated that Romans developed a technique to remove those precious mosaics from a floor to another one, since they were so expensive and complicated to make, even at that time.
Course Topics
In this 5-day class is taught how to make a mosaic in miniature (size approx 10 x 15 cm – 4” x 6” inches) following the Vermiculatum “andamento” rules.
DURATION: 5 days. It can be extended 5 more days, with additional cost. Contact us for more info.
TECHNIQUE: Vermiculatum, direct on clay, traditional tools (eg: hammer + hardie)
LEVEL: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
MATERIALS: Marble
CITY TOUR: The course includes a half-day mosaic tour (subject to availability).
Certificate of Participation
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Additional classes available:
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Standard Intensive
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Mosaic Portraiture
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Carpet-Floor Mosaic Techniques
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3D Tridimensional Mosaic
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Micro Mosaic (Vermiculatum)
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Jewels in Micro Mosaic (Filati)
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Mosaic Restoration
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Modern Mosaic “Free Style”
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Online Classes
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