May 12-16, 2025
Break the Rules,
Free your Imagination!
Mosaic has long been considered at the service of painting. Not a real form of art, just a copy or artistic reproduction.
Mosaic art today enables the artist to diversify its uses, and make different types of mosaics, which can be summarized in two types:
- Copy of antique mosaics
- Copy and/or reinterpretation of paintings
“Free-Style” – Modern Mosaic Course
We arranged this special intensive class, that includes:
- Use of the Direct or Indirect Method, depending on the function of the mosaic (wall, floor, 3D, etc.)
- Use of traditional mosaic materials: smalti, marbles, stones, pebbles, with the addition of modern materials like ceramics, glass, industrial materials etc.
- Maintenance of the characteristics of the original image (whether figurative or abstract) or a personal interpretation both of the execution and the materials and colours
The image brought by the student can be personal, or of a known artist.
The style can be a free interpretation, or a close reproduction.
MOSAIC SIZE: 14×16″ inches; 30×40 cm (A3 paper size)
DURATION: 5 days (more days can be taken at additional cost. Contact us for details)
LANGUAGE: English
LEVEL: Suitable for all skill levels, beginner to advanced.
MOSAIC CITY TOUR: Included.
All materials are included.
CERTIFICATE of PARTICIPATION
Daily Schedule
| MONDAY |
| Introductory lesson on the characteristics of modern mosaics: materials, techniques, types of representation and function. Choosing materials, tracing, cutting and preparation. |
| TUESDAY |
| Making the mosaic |
| WEDNESDAY |
| Continuing work on the mosaic. |
| THURSDAY |
| Continuing work on the mosaic. Finishing the mosaic. Lesson on the function of modern mosaic. |
| FRIDAY |
| Finishing touches on the mosaic and a discussion on technical difficulties. Guided tour of the collections of modern mosaics in town (MAR and others). |
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“My Italian Mosaic Adventure” by Kimberly Jensen (June 2015 class)
Additional classes available:
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Standard Intensive course
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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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