Masterclasses

Mosaic Masterclasses by Mosaic Studio Colorito

Mosaic workshops with more depth.

Would you like to be able to create the most beautiful mosaics? Then join the masterclasses i have to offer! My mosaic masterclasses have more depth to offer than normal mosaic workshops. During my masterclasses you will take a deeper dive into the fantastic world called mosaic art!

I have over 20 years of experience in making mosaics and was trained by the best Italian grandmasters. And i love to share my knowledge with you!

I host a limited number of masterclasses for people of different skill level each year. During these classes I instruct and guide you in extending your mosaic skills to a new level.

I offer the following masterclasses (in Dutch):

Introduction working with a mosaic hammer on smalti and marble

A unique masterclass: the only one in The Netherlands!

Level: beginner and for those who would like to improve their skills.

Date: will be announced

Time: from 10am to 5pm

Price: € 179,-. Including coffee or tea and all materials.

Location: Mosaic studio Colorito, where you will be surrounded by countless mosaics.

  • You will learn to work with the mosaic hammer (or martellina) and the tree trunk hardie (or tagliolo)
  • Step by step you will learn to cut smalti and marble according to the authentic Italian way of making mosaic
  • Power Point presentation with numerous examples
  • All the ins and outs, tips and tricks on how to make an authentic Italian mosaic
  • Pre: knowledge of andamento (see masterclasses Mosaic in Balance 1 and 2)

You can register or request more information via the contact form.

Mosaic in Balance 1

Level: beginner and for anyone who would like to improve their technique.

Date: will be announced

Time: from 1 to 5 pm

Price: €125,- including coffee or tea. Bring your own pencil, eraser and pencil sharpener.

Location: Mosaic studio Colorito, where you will be surrounded by countless mosaics.

  • A dive into the classic ANDAMENTO!
    Andamento (“pattern”) is the basis of every mosaic. A good andamento ensures that your mosaic is balanced and pleasant to look at. And that’s what you want, right?
  • Power Point presentation with lots of examples.
  • Various exercises that introduce you step by step to drawing Andamento.

You can register or request more information via the contact form.

Mosaic in Balans 2

Level: advanced

Date: will be announced

Time: from 1 to 5 pm

Price: €125,- including coffee or tea. Bring your own pencil, eraser and pencil sharpener.

Location: Mosaic studio Colorito, where you will be surrounded by countless mosaics.

  • For everyone who learned the basics of andamento in the masterclass Mosaic in Balance 1 and would like to learn more about it
  • A dive into MODERN ANDAMENTO!
  • We start with a short refresher of the basic rules of andamento.
  • Then we will briefly look at Byzantine andamento
  • Power Point presentation with numerous examples
  • Various exercises that gradually introduce you to drawing modern andamento.

You can register or request more information via the contact form.

Mosaic Techniques

Level: beginner and for anyone who would like to improve their technique.

Date: will be announced

Time: from 1 to 5 pm

Price: € 100,- including coffee or tea and use of tools. Excluding material, which you purchase in the studio. You can not use your own material.

Location: Mosaic studio Colorito, where you will be surrounded by countless mosaics.

During this masterclass you will make a mosaic yourself. And in the meantime:

  • Learn how to work with the different mosaic pliers and the glass cutter
  • Learn about the different mosaic materials
  • Will we look at which surface you choose best for your mosaic?
  • Get knowledge about gluing and sealing
  • Get a Power Point presentation with examples
  • Get all the information in a concise handout to take home

You can register or request more information via the contact form.

All prices mentioned on this page include 21% VAT.