Portraiture in Mosaic (5 days)

mosaic portraiture designMarch 17-21, 2025

In this intensive workshop is taught how to make portrait in mosaic and, more in general, broaden the view of the mosaic techniques.

The participants are taught how to reproduce a modern portrait based on a photo provided by them – minimum size  of picture = 4″ x 6″ (10 x 15 cm)

An instructor explains how to elaborate/resize the image for mosaic purpose.

The intricacies of translating a photo into a Mosaic

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The mosaic, regardless the subject, will be created using classical principles.

Typically the portraiture requires a certain ability, and a good understanding of colour synthesis.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, although a little experience with the hammer and hardie is preferable.

Materials and tools are provided by the school, and do not have to be purchased by students.

DURATION: 5 days. It can be extended 5 more days, with additional cost. Contact us for more info.

TECHNIQUE: Direct method on fiberglass net. Use of traditional tools (eg: hammer + hardie)

LEVEL:  Intermediate, Advanced

MATERIALS: Marble and/or Smalti

CITY TOUR:  The class includes a half-day mosaic city tour with one of our teachers.

At the end of the workshop will be given a certificate of participation.

Daily Schedule

MONDAY
Introduction of the ancient and modern techniques used for mosaic portraits. Style, andamento, differences through the centuries: Roman, Byzantyne, Medieval, etc, till our days. Analysis of the subjects and photos to reproduce with a graphic elaboration, in order to obtain the colour synthesis needed for the convertion in mosaic. Lesson on the possibilities of computer use in the field of mosaic.
TUESDAY
Trace of the subject onto tracing paper. Assemblage and preparation of the materials to use to make the mosaic. How to divide the image into sections, in order to work properly on the definitive binder. Start working on the mosaic.
WEDNESDAY
Continuation of the work.
THURSDAY
Students who have completed the first mosaic, can start a new one. Lecture on the history, art, and theory of colour used in ancient portraits.
FRIDAY
Students put the finishing touches on the mosaics. Guided tour to see the portraits in antiquity, and to study the antique faces through binoculars, or opera glasses.

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