Classical mosaic making with Helen Miles

Ref: SLW37974

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About this course

The classical rules of mosaics and the use of andamento. An opportunity to focus on the fundamental principles of this ancient art and learn their relevance to contemporary practice.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

Tutors

Helen Miles

Trained in Greece, Helen Miles is a mosaic artist with a reputation as a maker of finely executed pieces inspired by ancient mosaics but with a contemporary feel. She has more than 20 years’ of experience designing, making and teaching and has recently published Mosaics: Ancient Techniques to Contemporary Art.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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