Half-time
This went pretty fast: Half of my first year here in Spilimbergo is over.
Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli
I learned mosaic making at the traditional and unique school ‘Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli’, in the north of Venice. Here, you can find all the blog posts in which I reported on my experiences during my apprenticeship in the north of Italy.
10 tips for mosaic laying – Part I: Roman method (direct method)
The roman mosaics impress by their simple aesthetics.
Surroundings: Val d’Arzino
Today we went to a lovely place with coloured slate and crystal clear water.
Teamwork II
In the second week after the holidays we have returned to routine with new energy and continue our group work.
10 tips for working with the mosaic hammer
Suggestions for the efficient work with martellina and tagliolo.
A look to the future
At the end of the year it’s time to look back. And gain an insight into what awaits me in the future.
Teamwork I
This week, tables, chairs and ceppi were moved: We have started our first group work!
Pieces of Paper
This week we have tested the effect of individual colour combinations by mixing tessere made of coloured paper.
Please disturb!
A little suggestion for all future visitors of the school.
Roses and rosettes
Started my next project in direct technique!
100 times squared
Some years ago new students here in Spilimbergo had a tough life.
From rovescio to roman
After the precise indirect method we are now having an exercise on the traditional technique.
Aquileia
School trip to the important city of the Roman Empire, whose cathedral owns 1300 m² of precious floor mosaics.
How to make a concrete base
Form a mosaic substrate easily with cement and sand.
How to prepare a flour glue
This week we had a small cookery course. No, we didn’t prepare stone soup.