COURSES

The aim of the course is to offer deep practical knowledge of this ancient technique as it was performed in old times.
During the courses, the students will go through all the steps of the work.
At the end of the course they'll be able to reproduce both ancient mosaics and sketches by modern artists.

Program
-Drawing
-Cutting tesserae with the hammer
-Composition on paper
-Arrangement of the completed mosaic on grout
-Smoothing, plastering and polishing

Subscriptions for the intensive mosaic course at the Casale-Lab "La Goccia" in Monzuno (near Bologna) are now open. The course will take place from Tuesday, September 1st till Sunday, September 6th. The course, for beginners and advanced students, will consist of a full immersion from 9am to 6pm, with a lunch break.
Working material and tools are included in the fee. The students will retain ownership of all works completed during the course.
Course fee: 600,00 Euro
Overnight stay, breakfast, lunch and dinner available on request.
http://www.decorazionilagoccia.it/