Contemporary Mosaic Group Course – 3 days

Group Contemporary Mosaic Course – 3 days Group course at the mosaic school In Tessere – Narni (TR), Italy Course description Teacher: Livio Savioli – artist specialising in the methods of the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli in Spilimbergo The course introduces contemporary mosaic according to the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli in Spilimbergo, bringing together Italy’s great craft tradition and contemporary artistic research. Marble, Venetian smalti and other stone materials become expressive tools for interpreting form, light and matter with creative freedom. The programme focuses on colour, form and composition to create surfaces with depth, complex textures and a strong sculptural effect. The objective is to make colour the true protagonist and the main means of conveying sensations. Places are limited to 10 participants. Upcoming course dates 28–30 September 2026 (3 days) 25–27 March 2027 (3 days) 27–29 October 2027 (3 days) Key information Duration: 3 days Total price: 540 € Number of participants: maximum 10 people Number of works created: 1 contemporary mosaic project Artwork dimensions: variable according to the teaching project Mosaic technique: contemporary mosaic using marble, Venetian smalti and stone materials Teaching structure: 20% theory – 80% practical work What you will learn Compositional principles of contemporary mosaic Expressive use of colour as the central element Selection and combination of marble, Venetian smalti and stone materials Creation of depth, texture and volume Tessera orientation and andamento Design and creation of a personal artwork Course outline Day 1 Introduction to contemporary mosaic language and the Spilimbergo method. Study of colour, form and composition; selection of materials and development of the personal project. Day 2 Cutting and preparation of marble and smalti; start of mosaic laying. Study of andamento, textures, colour contrasts and volume. Day 3 Continuation and completion of the artwork; technical corrections, finishing and group review of the projects. Presentation of the certificate of attendance and completed artwork. Materials included Basic mosaic tool kit, included as a gift and kept by the participant Printed manual and handouts dedicated to the course technique Practice materials Materials and supports required to create the artwork How to enrol You may purchase the full course or reserve your place with a €120 fee, which is non-refundable and valid for 1 year. The reservation fee will be deducted from the total course price. The remaining balance must be paid at the school on the first day of the course.