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Florentine mosaic course in Florence
Price range: 990€ through 3.960€
Florentine Mosaic: do you know this old mosaic technique?
It’s a combination of hard or semiprecious stones, so that their natural colours represent figures and inlaid in a background usually of black or white marble.
Florence is world famous for its mosaics. Have you ever been to Opicifio delle pietre dure? It is a fantastic museum of Florence where you can find the most important works of Florentine mosaic.
Our course is held in the artisan’s workshop. It is located in a medieval village near Florence. You can book a 24, 48, 72 or 96 hour course.
The programme includes:
• Types of stones
• Utensils and their use
• Machines for cutting the stones
• The design
• Transfer to adhesive paper
• Gluing of the paper to the stone
• Cutting
• Composition of the artefact
• Filling
• Finishing and polishing
Florentine Mosaic Course
Our Florentine mosaic course is held in an artisan workshop “bottega” in Tuscany.
The workshop is characterized by the care and attention with which the local artisan will treat you, taking care of all your needs.
The workshop is located in a medieval village 40 kms from Florence.
The course is usually held in Italian with the use of some English. The programme is open to all levels, beginners included.
We can offer accommodations in Florence or help you find the best accommodation option near the workshop.
| Starting dates 2026 | |||||
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| January | 5, 19 | May | 11, 25 | September | 14, 28 |
| February | 2, 16 | June | 8, 22 | October | 12, 26 |
| March | 2, 16, 30 | July | 6, 20 | November | 9, 23 |
| April | 13, 27 | August | 3, 17, 31 | December | 7 |
| The school will be closed on the following national holidays: Epiphany (06/01), Easter Monday, Italy Liberation Day (25/04), Workers' Day (01/05), Republic Day (02/06), 24/06, Ferragosto (15/08), All Saints (01/11), Immaculate Conception (8/12), Christmas holidays and New Year. | |||||
Additional information
| Location type: |
Medieval village in the heart of Tuscany. |
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| Course materials: |
Not included in course fees. The cost of these materials will depend on the type of course and project chosen by the student. |
| Length of lessons: |
60 minutes. |
| Accommodation in Florence |
Our school of art in Florence offers course participants different accommodation options for the whole duration of your course in Italy with Studiainitalia. We have a selection of single rooms in shared flats, double rooms for couples and people travelling together, family stays (with half- board options). Contact us for further details |
Accommodation in Florence
At Studiainitalia, we know that to get the most out of your Italian course in Alghero, you need comfortable accommodation that is well located and suited to your lifestyle.
That’s why we offer all our students a free accommodation search service, with a range of options to make you feel at home from day one.
Your accommodation will not only be a place to rest, but also a perfect opportunity to practise Italian outside of class, meet other students or live with locals and discover Bolognese life from the inside.
We can offer you accommodation near the school for the entire duration of your course. The options available in Florence are:
- Single room with use of kitchen in shared flats (usually with 2 or 3 people).
- Double room with use of kitchen, ideal for couples or friends travelling together.
Important details:
- Accommodation is available from Sunday to Sunday.
- Water, gas and electricity costs are included.
- Sheets and towels are provided.
- The flats are shared with Italians, which makes it easier to practise the language.
- Accommodation is allocated approximately 20 days before your arrival in Italy.
- In some cases, it is possible to request a private bathroom (at an additional cost).
If you prefer, you can also request other types of accommodation, such as private apartments or stays with Italian families with half board, always in areas well connected to the centre of the city.
Please contact us for further details on our accommodation options for courses in Italy.
Lowest price guarantee
We guarantee high quality schools without any extras: you will not have to pay more than if you book directly with the school.
These are the fees for this course in Florence (course only):
- 24 lessons (course only): 990€
- 48 lessons (course only): 1980€
- 72 lessons (course only): 2970€
- 96 lessons (course only): 3960€
- More than 96 lessons are also avaliable.
With Studiainitalia, you can also reserve your accommodation for the whole duration of your course in Florence. The following fees are for accommodation in Florence, single room in shared flat, with kitchen use. Costs are from:
- 1 week (single room in shared flat): 350€
- 2 weeks (single room in shared flat): 480€
- 3 weeks (single room in shared flat): 680€
- 4 weeks (single room in shared flat): 810€
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Michael Dawkins (verified owner) –
My course was fantastic. The teacher was extremely good and enthusiastic. She made the work fun and showed how to cope with inevitable things that went awry. Highly recommended
Michael –
Extraordinary course!! Really appreciated the personalised service offered by Studiainitalia staff.