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Mosaic workshop in Florence
MOSAIC WORKSHOP in Florence
ABOUT OUR MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Discover the art of mosaic-making in a creative 4-hour workshop, designed for anyone who would like to explore this fascinating artistic technique. During the workshop, you will learn the basics of mosaic-making, from designing the composition to cutting and arranging the individual tesserae.
Guided step by step, participants will create a small decorative mosaic using materials such as glass, ceramic, or marble.
The experience is also suitable for beginners and requires no previous artistic skills — just curiosity and a desire to create.
By taking part in our mosaic workshop in Florence, participants will gain:
- a small handmade mosaic (for example, a coaster, a decorative tile, or a small panel)
- an understanding of the basic techniques of mosaic-making
- practical advice on materials and tools for continuing to work independently
The mosaic workshop is the perfect creative experience for discovering an ancient artistic technique and creating a unique handmade object!
Mosaic is a very ancient artistic technique that consists of creating images or decorative compositions by assembling small pieces, known as tesserae, made from materials such as glass, stone, or ceramic. It was already widely used in Ancient Rome and later in the Byzantine Empire, with magnificent examples found in the city of Ravenna.
One of the world’s most famous sites for mosaics is the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, renowned for its remarkable 6th-century Byzantine mosaics.
MOSAIC WORKSHOP PROGRAM
The workshop is divided into several stages:
1. Introduction to Mosaic-Making
- a brief introduction to the history and techniques of mosaic-making
- an overview of the materials: glass, ceramic, and marble tesserae
- tools and safety
2. Designing the Composition
- choosing a subject or decorative motif
- transferring the design onto the base
3. Cutting and Setting the Tesserae
- demonstration of cutting techniques
- composing the mosaic by working with rhythm, colour, and the direction of the tesserae
4. Finishing
- adding the final tesserae
- an introduction to grouting, if it is not completed during the workshop
Mosaic WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Workshops can be organized on any day of the week, excluding Saturday and Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Individual, two-person, and self-organized group workshops can also be held in the morning upon request.
PRICES IN EUROS per person
| 4 hours workshop | |
| Individual mosaic workshop | 200 |
| Two-to-one mosaic workshop | 160 |
| Workshop for a self-composed small group (3–4 participants) | 110 |
Two-person and small-group workshops are organized for friends or family members who enroll together.
The cost of materials varies depending on the type of work. For this reason, materials are not included in the course price and must be paid directly to the instructor.