Group Course MICROMOSAIC JEWELS (3 days)

Roman Micromosaic Jewelry Group Course – 3 Days

Group course at the In Tessere Mosaic School – Narni (TR), Italy

Course Description

The group course in micromosaic jewelry is an intensive program dedicated to mastering one of the most refined techniques of mosaic art. Participants will explore micromosaic as both a decorative and artistic language, applied to the creation of unique jewelry pieces made with Venetian glass filato and murrine.

The course combines theory and practice, offering participants the opportunity to understand the technical and stylistic principles of micromosaic and to apply them directly in the workshop, under the guidance of an experienced mosaic artist. The course is held in small groups of up to 10 participants to ensure personalized instruction and continuous technical support. Places are limited.

Available Dates

• 23–25 October 2025
• 5–7 February 2026
• 23–25 April 2026

Main Information

• Duration: 3 days
• Participants: maximum 10 people
• Jewelry pieces created: 2 micromosaic jewels
• Mosaic technique: direct micromosaic technique applied to jewelry
• Styles: traditional and contemporary
• Materials provided: Venetian glass filato and murrine; includes jewelry bases chosen by each participant for decoration
• Course structure: 20% theory – 80% practical exercises

What You Will Learn

• Study of micromosaic technique and its applications in jewelry making
• Analysis of the production phases: support preparation, tesserae laying, and finishing
• Exploration of traditional and contemporary styles
• Use of Venetian filato and murrine to create light and color effects
• Precision techniques for composing decorative micro-tesserae
• Creation of two personal micromosaic jewelry pieces

Course Schedule

Day 1

Morning: presentation and theoretical introduction to micromosaic and its jewelry applications
Afternoon: introduction to materials and design selection for your jewelry

Day 2

Creation of the first micromosaic jewel: cutting, preparation, and laying of tesserae

Day 3

Completion and finishing of the second jewelry piece
Delivery of participation certificate and finished jewels

Materials Included

• Basic micromosaic tool kit (free to keep)
• Printed manual and handouts on micromosaic techniques
• Practice materials
• Filato, murrine, and jewelry bases for the creation of works

Enrollment Details

• You may purchase the full course or reserve your place with a €120 deposit (non-refundable, valid for 1 year).
• The deposit will be deducted from the total course fee.
• The remaining balance must be paid on-site the day before the course begins.