Roman mosaics - how to make them,
draw them, understand them.
For the main website go to www.romanmosaicworkshops.co.uk
Have you got a hammer and hardie but felt like you've never really got the hang of it? Or you'd like to get a set but are afraid it will be too difficult to learn?
The secret is to learn by cutting marble that is the easiest to cut
Get your technique right with Bardiglio marble rods
Learning to use a hammer and hardie is like learning to ride a horse. You wouldn’t start by jumping on a thoroughbred racehorse—you’d begin with a steady riding school horse, building your confidence and technique.
Marble is the same: each type cuts differently, with its own challenges. Bardiglio marble is your riding school pony—steady, predictable, and perfect for mastering the basics. Once you’re confident, you can move on to ‘thoroughbreds’—the trickier marbles—knowing your technique is rock solid.
What previous customers have said;
Pattern commission
Recently I had a client who wanted a custom commission incorporating several Roman mosaic patterns. Since my training is not in the geometry of these specialized motifs, I went directly to the Master Lawrence Payne.
Lawrence saved me weeks of work trying to figure out and design these patterns on my own. He has spent years upon years studying these specialized techniques and actually designed the patterns specifically to the tesserae size I was using.
Though I haven’t yet found the time to study with him, I highly recommend taking advantage of his expertise gleaned from years of study, trial and error. Through his years of investment he’s already made the mistakes and adjustments to these techniques for you and passes this directly on to you. He is the Master!
Michael J Kruzich
Mosaicist
Learn Roman Mosaics series manual August 2019
I so enjoyed working on the one I had tiles for. The instruction book in itself was worth the money I spent. I spent 200AU on a mosaic class and didn’t learn most of what was in that book.
Museum Guide
Lawrence Payne, I just read your e-book about Roman Mosaics--I learned so much! I love the clarity of the explanations, drawings and images--it is a treasure! I'm so glad I signed up for your newsletter!
Lawrence Payne
Who is Lawrence Payne?
Ever since I started this journey in 2002 I have been constantly looking for evidence of how those ancient mosaicists worked. I've gone over the mosaics and in making copies I feel I have a greater understanding of those craftsmen. Now I want to give you the chance to do this work for yourself.
Making small mosaics is no different from working on a full floor, you use the same method, the same outlook.