Visiting Instructor Lillian Sizemore shares her enthusiasm for ancient mosaics with this foundation course that introduces students at IMA to the basic building blocks of traditional mosaic setting techniques using marble and stone.
Instructor will introduce the cornerstones of Roman decoration and technique, including various setting styles known as "opus", andamento, figurative emblemas, and mind-blowing geometric patterns found in the architectural setting. Lillian will discuss the little known aspects of the Roman mosaic workshops and tie it all together with a digital presentation of mosaics from her international travels.
Working in the direct technique, students will create a 12 x 12 in. study choosing from actual ancient mosaic designs or create their own work informed by the Roman style.
Lillian shares tips for successfully working with stone and a rich palette of marble and stone is provided to each student to complete their project. Instructor will demonstrate cutting techniques with hammer & hardie and tile nippers and students will practice working with these tools. Wet and dry-grouting techniques will be discussed as options for finishing projects.
All materials and tools will be furnished. Materials fee includes a starter pack of marble and stone tiles to take home. Students are welcome to bring additional stone and personal tools.
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