Roman Replica Mosaic Workshop
All Welcome, suited to beginners and those with some mosaic experience
About this workshop:
Sydney based mosaic artist, Christina Macaulay, will guide participants through some of the traditional laying techniques to create a replica of a segment of a roman mosaic, 25cm square. A choice of 5 roman mosaic templates will be provided. The method we will learn is a traditional laying technique as taught by the Mosaic School in Ravenna, Italy.
The material we work with is unglazed porcelain tile which offers a similar palette to the marble used in roman mosaics of the 2nd and 3rd century. Christina will cover a range of mosaic methods, but the workshop will focus on the laying style that achieves the look of the traditional mosaics of the early Roman period. This course provides a solid foundation in design and techniques which will enable participants to continue on with more ambitious mosaic projects at home.You will also be provided with information about materials used in both traditional and contemporary mosaic works, adhesives suited to specific situations, and some basic rules about mosaic design and laying styles.We will also cover setting up a home workshop and occupational health and safety issues that relate to mosaic practice. Course notes will be provided.
About your Tutor:
Christina Macaulay is a Sydney mosaic artist based at the Lennox St. Studios in Newtown. Christina trained in mosaic at the Ravenna School in Italy and with Emma Biggs in London. She teaches at her Newtown Studio and the Mosman Community College and has taught residential courses at the MacGregor Summer and Winter Schools. In Spring 2008 she will teach at the Grafton Artfest. Christina has completed several commissions for private clients in Sydney and Canberra and exhibits her work locally. She is a skilled tutor who enjoys sharing her extensive knowledge and skills in this ancient art form with her students.
Where: Strathnairn Arts Centre HOLT ACT
When: Sat. 2ND & Sun. 3RD AUGUST
Cost: $275 per person (Includes tuition, all materials, grouts, adhesive, backing board and use of tools)
For enrolment details please contact Christina on
P:02 9557 9550, M: 0403 988 545 or E: [email protected]
