Tour & short class of mosaic in Ravenna
From EUR 95
In the heart of Ravenna, a World Heritage Site, Koko Mosaico carries on the language of the mosaic, constantly renewing it, without losing sight of its roots.
The workshop is like an ancient art shop, where you can buy and order mosaics and learn the techniques of realization.
At the same time you can admire the contemporary works of the artist Luca Barberini.
The course we propose is just a small taste of the grandeur of this ancient art.
You can realize a copy of an ancient mosaic of the Roman or Byzantine period, directly created on cement mortar.
After a brief introduction to the mosaic and the cutting of the tiles with the ancient tools of the trade - small hammer and carbide hardie - you will actively participate to every phase of realization of your artwork: from the drafting of the cement mortar, to the completion of the mosaic.
You can use precious materials that were already used in the ancient times as marble, Venetian enamels and golden tiles, depending on the copy you chose to recreate.
The objective will be to realize a mosaic of about 10x10 cm.
When:
from Monday to Saturday at 3.00 pm
Meeting point:
Koko Mosaico
Via di Roma 136, 48121 Ravenna
please arrive 10 minutes before starting time
Indications: the atelier, located in the historical centre, is near the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, about 5 minutes walk from both the train station and the Tourist Information Office in Piazza San Francesco.
Duration:
2 hours
Included in the price:
- materials as marble and glass paste
- all the instruments useful to the creation of the mosaic: small hammer, carbide hardie, tweezer, bolt cutters
- the use of aprons
- the use of personal protective equipment for the eyes
Extra:
- the consignment of the mosaic realized to the address of the participant, on request
Highlights
Program:
- brief introduction to the mosaic
- choice of subject
- cutting test of the material with the ancient tools of the trade: small hammer and carbide hardie
- drafting of the cement mortar and printing of the grid
- execution and completion of the mosaic
Available languages:
- Italian
- English
Useful info:
- if you require an invoice, you will have to request it BEFORE paying, writing an email at: info@visitravenna.itRoute
- Via di Roma, 136, Ravenna