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Vera Belikova
A Mosaic Course from a Spilimbergo Mosaic School Graduate
Vera's Studio
October 13-20, 2024

THE COURSE OFFERS
- about one square foot individual mosaic under supervision
of Maestra Mosaicista Vera Belikova
- unique abstract sketches elaborated specifically for the
course, each made up of 3-7 color mixes harmonically
distributed on the surface
- introduction into color theory for mosaics (additive
synthesis, complementary colors, color palette)
- analysis of color mixes in three similar mosaics created by
Vera especially for the course
- mosaic glossary (e.g. andamenti, tessera, interstice)
- practical introduction into cutting of smalti with a mosaic
hammer and a hardie (focus on irregular shapes)
- analysis of Roman, Byzantine and contemporary andamenti
- focus on the use of cement glue as a tool to create a
vibrant, irregular surface
- unique smalti imported straight from the Italian furnaces of
Donà Spilimbergo and Smalti Mosaico Morassutti
- printed handouts with all the key information

Venice
outside US
PA
Italy
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