Tour & short class of mosaic in Ravenna

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.

Location

Itinerary

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

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:

Booking Confirmation
The workshop will be confirmed upon verification of availability by the mosaic artist.
Booking is not automatic: you will receive a confirmation email shortly after your request.


Participation with Pets
Pets are welcome, as long as you notify us in advance when booking.
Please note that the workshop is a working artisan space where marble, glass, and smalti are used daily: there may be small fragments, loose tesserae or dust on the floor, and other participants — including children — may be present.

We rely on the owner's sense of responsibility to assess whether their pet is comfortable and safe in such an environment and able to stay throughout the activity.
Feel free to bring a blanket, mat, or small bed so your four-legged companion can relax comfortably during the session.


Invoicing
If you require an invoice, please make sure to request it before proceeding with payment, by contacting our office at: info@visitravenna.it

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