You will create a mosaic with Smalti using the traditional tools for mosaic, hammer and hardie. You will learn how to cut and shape the specialist Italian hard glass to create a 17.5x17.5cm mosaic to take home.

Smalti was used especially during the Byzantine era, ranging from 6th to the 15th centuries, when churches decorated their walls with opulent mosaics featuring mainly icons. Mosaics made during this period can be seen in Italy, especially in Ravenna.

Today smalti is a popular medium for large-scale commissions of contemporary mosaic internationally, yet most of the specialists working in this…

Judy - 12 February 2024

It was a great course. Our teacher, Rada, was fantastic. She let us get on with it but was very helpful when asked. It gave us a broad introduction to Smalti and now I’ve just got to practice.

Daniel Jones - 23 November 2023

This was my first experience of any form of art teaching since school and I really enjoyed the 2 day course. With hindsight, starting with Smalti was challenging, but also very rewarding. The material is beautiful to work with. I built some new skills and received loads of useful help from Rada, the course leader, and have booked two more short courses to expand my understanding of mosaic.

Nicky Raddon - 20 November 2023

Brilliant course - the tutor was excellent - very experienced and she had the right combination of explanation and practical support. The group size was ideal

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London School of Mosaic

London School of Mosaic is a small independent art school specialising in mosaic art. The school has over 14 years of experience in teaching mosaic art and offers a vast range of unique short courses to suit all levels (i.e. from beginners to advanced). The school also delivers a degree and diploma in Mosaic Studies for those wishing to take their skills to a professional level.

The tutors are second to none and have received training from world-class institutions including the world-renowned Spilimbergo mosaic school.

London School of Mosaic

Gospel Oak/Hampstead

181 Mansfield Road

Ludham Basement

NW3 2HP

London