..
COURSES
History
E-mail
Modern Mosaics
Copies
Design
Architecture
Restoration
COURSES
Home
 
Cooperativa Mosaicisti Ravenna
COURSE FOR BEGINNERS 

This course is for those who want to learn the basic and the theoretics and pratical techniques of mosaic. Studying the roots of the old techniques starting from the cutting of stones and completing all aspects to be able to produce simple copies of ancient mosaics. 
Mainly marble will be used as a beginning material wich is easier to cut and work. 


 
ADVANCED COURSE 

A course for students with previous knowledge and pratical experience in mosaics but desire to experiment and use new methods by using personal designs both modern and by copying antique designs. Utilizing various materials from coloured, gold, and silver glass, marble and stones etc. 
Useful to produce more complex and personalized mosaics. 
 

Programme of the beginners class - "Roman copy with marbles"

1st. Day
Learning of the direct method of application on temporary support. 
First elements of theory. 
Stone for stone tracing of a floor Roman copy (size cm.30x30) 
2nd. Day 
Hand-cutting of the materials with the mosaic hammer and the hardie. 
Preparation of the lime bedding. 
3rd. Day 
Temporary application of the tesserae to the lime bedding. 
4nd.Day 
Glueing, lifting and cleaning of the back of the mosaic. 
5nd.Day 
Relaying of the mosaic onto a permanent support and finishing. 
Final discussion on the completed mosaics. 
 
 



Programme of the advanced class - "Byzantine copy with glass stone"

1st. Day 
Learning of the direct method of application on cement or resin bedding spread onto a traditional or personalized support. 
Stone for stone tracing of a Byzantine copy (size cm.30x30) 
2nd. Day 
Hand-cutting of the glass materials with the "widiam"mosaic hammer. 
Preparation of the glue. Imprint of the tracing. 
Permanent application of the tesserae to the support. 
3rd. Day
Permanent application of the tesserae to the support. 
4nd. Day 
Permanent application of the tesserae to the support. 
5nd. Day 
Mosaic cleaning, coloring of the interstices, execution of a final plaster. 
Final discussion on the completed mosaics. 


Completed mosaics remain the property of the partecipants 
(further works are not included in the course fee and are submitted to additional payment) 


TIMETABLE : 
Morning  8.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. 
Afternoon 13.00 p.m. - 17.00 p.m.

Back

Cooperativa Mosaicisti Ravenna 
soc.coop.a.r.l. Via Fiandrini s.n.
48100 Ravenna Italy
Phone/Fax (+39) 0544-34799


 
© MWeV (c)Copyright © 1998. All rights reserved.
Do not duplicate or redistribute in any form.