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IN TESSERE SCUOLA DI MOSAICO

Intensive Roman mosaic course (in Italy)

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INTENSIVE ROMAN MOSAIC COURSE – 5 DAYS (35 HOURS)

Individual course at the In Tessere mosaic school – Narni Scalo (TR), Italy

Duration: 5 days (35 hours)
Type: Theoretical-practical course with the creation of a mosaic artwork

Course Description

A course dedicated to Roman mosaic, with an in-depth study of the compositional rules and the typical style of ancient mosaic art. During the lessons, details and techniques for cutting and laying tesserae will be analyzed, with particular attention to the knowledge of marbles and their characteristics. Special emphasis will be placed on traditional canons and the study of the origins of Roman art, exploring its technical and aesthetic evolution.

Key Information

  • Duration: 35 hours (5 days)
  • Number of artworks created: 1
  • Maximum artwork size: approximately 40×50 cm
  • Mosaic type: ancient
  • Execution technique: choice between direct and indirect technique

What you will learn during the course

  • Introduction to Roman mosaic and its historical-artistic context
  • Study of the main ancient mosaic techniques and compositional rules
  • Analysis of traditional materials, with an in-depth study of marbles and their characteristics
  • Practical exercises in cutting and laying tesserae
  • Design and creation of a personal artwork in Roman mosaic
  • Study of the aesthetic and symbolic canons of Roman mosaic art

Summary Program

Day 1

Morning: presentation and theoretical lesson on Roman mosaic
Afternoon: practical exercises and subject selection

Day 2 to Day 5

Creation of the mosaic artwork in Roman style
Personalized corrections, finishing, and finalization of the work
Delivery of the certificate of participation and the completed mosaic artwork

Materials Included

  • Basic mosaic tool kit (complimentary, owned by the student)
  • Manual and paper handouts on Roman mosaic
  • Materials for exercises
  • Materials for creating the mosaic artwork

Registration Methods

  • It is possible to purchase the entire course or reserve your spot with a fee of €120 (non-refundable, valid for 1 year).
  • The reservation amount will be deducted from the total cost of the course.
  • The balance must be paid on-site the day before the course begins.

EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED DURING THE COURSE

AVAILABLE DURING THE COURSE:

  • cutter,
  • small hammer,
  • pliers,
  • tweezers,
  • all the tools necessary for learning and practicing the art of mosaic.

MATERIALS PROVIDED DURING THE COURSE

ARRANGEMENT DURING THE COURSE:

  • marble,
  • enamel,
  • glass,
  • ceramics

LANGUAGE OF THE COURSE

The course is taught in Italian by the instructor Tiziana Mondini. Possibility of translation into English, Spanish, or French by a professional translator present during the lessons.

SCHOOL HOURS

The mosaic school in Tessere is open all year round and follows national holidays.

Location: Via Vittorio Emanuele, 6 - 05035 Narni  (TR), Italy

Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 - 13:00 // 14:30 17:00

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Summer closure: 1/2 July + month of August

  • What makes our courses unique

    • Custom individual courses suitable for everyone: techniques and styles adapted to your level and your goals
    • Practical method: 80% workshop, 20% applied theory
    • Flexible course start: you choose when to start
  • Where and with whom the course takes place

  • What is included

    • Materials and tools: everything needed for the production of mosaics
    • Continuous assistance during the course
    • Final works: the artifacts created will remain your property (shipping available at the participant's expense).

  • Course recipients

    • All courses are individual and suitable for both beginners and experts
    • For art enthusiasts and decorative techniques, artists and artisans, interior designers, industry professionals
    • No prior experience is required
    • No age limit

Start date of the course at the student's choice

Each path is individual. The start date is freely chosen by the student, without a predetermined calendar. In case of special needs, it is possible to distribute the course hours over more days than the standard program (for example, 3 hours a day instead of 7).
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