| Classes
from Beginners to Advanced |
Ravenna
is known world-wide as the 'Capital of Mosaics'
on account of its unique artistic heritage.
Our workshop still preserves and cultivates the 2000 year old ancient tradition of
mosaic, adopting in its courses the same techniques used by
the ancient Roman and Byzantine craftsmen.
Students from all countries of the world participate in our classes. Usually their ages
range from 25 to 50.
The lessons are taught by qualified teachers who are experienced in wall and floor
mosaics, copies of ancient and modern mosaics, three-dimentional mosaics, panels for
furniture decoration and so on.
They are also professionals in mosaic restoration. |
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| Program |
Our students
learn a fine and ancient technique of reproduction, using Stone,
Marble, and
Smalti (a particular type of mosaic glass) that are hand-cut into tesserae
using the mosaic hammer and the hardie.
Participants may execute one or two copies of ancient mosaics (30 x 40 cm.) or
one copy and one modern
individual mosaic of their own design.
Lessons will be held in ENGLISH and ITALIAN
NOTE : THE COMPLETED MOSAICS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE PARTICIPANT. To receive a
detailed programme
fill in the enquiry form (click here)
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| Teachers |
The lessons are
taught by qualified teachers with a long experience in reproduction and restoration of
ancient mosaics.
Furthermore, the students will be given a useful lecture by Miss
MANUELA FARNETI, who's an expert in this field and a renowned writer.
Ms.Farneti will also give students a thorough Guided Tour of the
Early Christian and Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna, stressing their uniqueness, in terms of
style and iconography, as well as their particular relationship with light and
architecture which are essential elements to fully appreciate this art form. |
| Features
and references |
We
proudly say that probably ONLY our courses are based on the constant and careful
supervision provided by mosaic experts, who are also a "gold mine" of
information on techniques, materials, tools, as well as suppliers, where to shop,
etc.
Students work in a friendly environment, with a unique selection of marble, natural stones
and smalti featuring MORE THAN 3,000 COLORS
to choose from.
Furthermore, remember that the commercial value of the
mosaics you make is higher than cost of the course.
Anyway, if you have
any doubt, please feel free to ask for the list of people who have attended our classes,
for ask their views of our courses. |
| Accommodation |
Ravenna is a
small city and offers many kinds of accommodations: hotels, guest-houses,apartments,rooms,
etc.
Our school is in the center and all of the accommodations near the historic zone are very
good. Usually hotels are very nice and not too expensive.
Recently, we negotiated special rates for our clients with some hotels. Write us to
receive further info.
Furthermore, you could contact personally the :
Ravenna Tourist Office - Via Salara,
8 - 48100 Ravenna Ph. (+39) 0544 35404 - Fax (+39) 0544 482670 |
| Schedule
of next courses |
| To see the updated Schedule of Courses (Click Here) |
| Enrollment |
| To register your name
fill in our Enrollment Form (Click Here) |
| Request
of Info |
| Should you have any
further question, fill in our Enquiry Form (Click Here) |
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