This course offers you the unique opportunity to work directly learning the techniques of cutting, placement, texture, color theory and artistic interpretation of a painting.   "It's necessary to copy  from the most important artists, the path, the way that leads to the abstract is really long and requires you to have a "solid" strong knowledge of the figurative". Maestro Menossi provides the cartoon, and all material, plus his own inimitable and inspiring style of teaching and methods to provide a stellar experience in mosaic discovery. 

If you have materials that you would like to incorporate in this mosaic, please feel free to bring them along with you.  You will be using the hammer and hardi.  If you don’t have a hammer you can order one and have it waiting for you when you arrive. If you have particular tools that you find useful and want to bring them please feel free to do so. 

For those students who are not familiar with using the hammer and hardi there will be instruction from Giulio at the beginning of the course and time to practice before starting to work on the Klimt.

The skillful use of material in the direct method requires careful consideration and attention in order to accomplish the desired outcome: a piece of art that speaks to the heart and communicates the artist’s passion.  Maestro Menossi’s skilled, wise, careful and thoughtful approach to the Direct Method means a pathway to understanding and experience unavailable anywhere else in the world.

The cost for this two week course is 1500 euro.
Course size: minimum of 6 maximum of 9.
        

Included in the cost:

•    The hardi will be provided and all materials for the course.
•    Daily, direct and consistent instruction from the Maestro personally
•    Access to over 1800 amazing smalti colors, in a sense almost infinite in variety and options for you
•    A day tour to Aquileia… not some guide giving you the hashed over version of "the tour" but    conducted by the Maestro himself, with his depth of understanding not only of the mosaics, but the stories, myths and imagery used in Aquileia (NOT TO BE MISSED!)
•    Opening course reception to get to know one another and get oriented to your art retreat headquarters in Northern Italy!
•    All Instruction and working materials (written materials, smalti, substrates, etc.)
•    Closing dinner with the group and the Maestro to celebrate your accomplishments
•    A certificate of completition, suitable for framing will be awarded upon completion of the courses.

• Also inlcuded will be instruction from Maestro Menossi on the proper use of the hammer/hardi, individual help from the Maestro and time for you to practice before starting on your Klimt mosaic.
• Your completed mosaic will be packed safely for your journey home.

Not included in your cost;

•    Food
•    Housing
•    Transportation to and from Udine
•    Transportation to and from Maestro Menossi’s laboratory 
•    Cost of hammer and/or hardi (if you are ordering both)  need to ordered and paid for in advance of class… or you may bring your own hammer the hardi will be provided.
•    Any other personal or miscellaneous items that you may desire.

If you would like to attend all 4 weeks please contact me and we will discuss this option.