mosaic
Come into the world of the fascinating art of mosaic and travel to the past. Discover the history, the techniques and the secrets behind the creation of impressive mosaics that have survived through the ages — and build your own masterpiece!
Familiarise yourselves with the tools and materials used to make mosaics. Master the techniques of cutting and shaping different materials and learn how to attain the precision necessary to make a mosaic of your own.
Nicole Anastasatou
Nicole Anastasatou obtained a diploma in Applied Arts from the Dept of Mosaic and Stained Glass of Sivitanidios School and a degree in Antiquity & Art Conservation from the Athens TEI. From 1991 to 2003 she worked as art conservator for the Ministry of Culture at museums and archaeological sites in the Cyclades (Delos, Santorini, Samos, Kythnos, Paros, Naxos, Mykonos) and at the restoration works in the archaeological site of Epidaurus. From 2003 to this day she works as head conservator for the American School of Classical Studies at Athens in the excavation at Corinth. Moreover, since 1997 she has served as instructor of Antiquity Conservation Technicians and Museum & Archaeological Site Guards at public Professional Training Institutes (IEK). Her mosaics can be found in private residences and hotels.