Mosaic Inspiration: A Tour in Italy during International Festival of Contemporary Mosaics with Mini-Workshop
Kismet Mosaic
October 3 – 10, 2017
4400 €
Join us as we take a tour of the rich mosaic history of Italy that culminates in Ravenna during the International Festival of Contemporary Mosaics. This tour is geared towards travelers who want to ‘see’ great works of mosaic art versus many days of workshops. We will also visit factories that make some of the finest mosaic glass. If you are new to mosaic art or want to find inspiration, then this is your trip.
The tour starts in Milan to see the wonderful mosaics in two of its main churches. The journey moves next to Venice, where the gold of mosaics is reflected in the lagoon.
A short tour of Effetre Murano is planned to see their amazing Millefiori. (Bring an empty suitcase for products you want to buy.) We also visit Fornace Orsoni, one of the finest smalti factories in Italy. Moving on the Adriatic Coast, we will visit Friuli Venezia Giulia where mosaics have been preserved dating back to the 4th-11th centuries. A tour of Spilimbergo mosaic art school is planned. Finally, we go to Ravenna, the capital of mosaics where we will participate in the International Festival. A workshop will be planned in Ravenna based on the traveler’s desires. If you want to extend your end date, then take a workshop in Ravenna for extended days. If you can only spend the 8 days on this tour, then take a partial day workshop in Ravenna.
The tour is curated by Silvia Togni, who was born in Ravenna and worked many years in a mosaic arts factory. Mosaic is her passion and she specializes in thematic itineraries. This specific trip has been designed for a limited number of travelers (about 10) to keep it small and personal, and thus the higher price.
Itinerary:
- Milan
- Venice
- Murano
- Spilimbergo School
- Ravenna
- International Festival of Contemporary Mosaics
Highlights:
- Four star hotels
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included
- All tour admissions are included
- Transportation and transfers all included
- Full–time service of a professional tour leader
- All tips for guides and drivers included
$500 deposit to hold a spot
Contact carrie@kismetmosaic.com for detailed information.
Mosaic Art Retreats 
Hi Pamela
Don’t know if you remember me. I’m Donna Smith from Bermuda. I came to your studio a couple of years ago for a Carol Shelkin workshop.
I am living in Ravenna now until June teaching English, learning Italian and making mosaics! I will be returning to Ravenna for the Mosaic Festival!!! Maybe I’ll see you here!!
Best Wishes
Donna
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Hi Donna,
Yes I remember you and what a fabulous opportunity you have! I have big envy! I won’t be there in October as the trip is led by someone else — not one of mine — but I have no doubt you’ll be surrounded by fabulous artists and fabulous mosaics. I’ll definitely be looking for pictures!