Roman Classical Micro Mosaics with Jennifer Eisen

There is a moment… a very specific moment… when you first encounter a true micro mosaic.

It’s subtle at first. You lean in a little closer, not quite believing what you’re seeing. Something so incredibly small… yet so precise, so detailed, so breathtakingly beautiful. And suddenly, a whole new world opens up.

If that moment feels familiar, then you are exactly where you are meant to be.

For many, the path to learning Roman Classical Micro Mosaic has always required something more: a journey, a pilgrimage, a trip to Italy to access the knowledge, the materials, and the tradition itself.

But now, for the first time, that experience is being brought directly to you.

Inside Roman Classical Micro Mosaic with Jennifer Eisen, this extraordinary 300-year-old art form is thoughtfully translated into an immersive, step-by-step online course you can experience from your own studio.

This is not just about learning a technique.

It’s about stepping into a lineage.
A rhythm.
A way of working that is both meditative and deeply precise.

Jennifer Eisen, trained metalsmith and jewelry designer, studied this rare and refined craft under master mosaicist Annalisa Marcucci in Ravenna, Italy, one of the most important historical centers of mosaic art.

With a deep respect for tradition and a natural gift for teaching, Jennifer guides you through each stage with clarity, care, and encouragement.

Together, you’ll explore:

• The Legacy
  A glimpse into the rich history and enduring beauty of the Roman micro mosaic tradition.
• The Framework
  How to thoughtfully select your bezel, plan your design, and set yourself up for success.
• The Alchemy
  Creating traditional Roman stucco, transforming raw materials into the perfect working base.
• The Precision
  Learning how to cut glass filati into consistent, refined tesserae.
• The Inlay
  Placing each tiny piece with intention, control, and artistry.
• The Reveal
  Polishing and finishing your work to unveil a luminous, miniature masterpiece.

Throughout the course, you’ll be guided through the creation of your own micro mosaic piece, designed to be achievable, even if this is your first time working at this scale.

Jennifer includes a dove design, making that first step, choosing your image, easy and seamless.

There’s also a curated kit available through DiMosaico that includes filati and tools, so you can leave out the guesswork and simply begin.

This course is designed with you in mind, whether you’re stepping into micro mosaic for the very first time or you’re ready to sit side by side (virtually) with a master of this craft and refine your skills.

Because you are learning online, you will be able to take your time, rewatch sections, pause, and create, while enjoying the process and being present with the patience it asks of you. And in the end, you will have the deep satisfaction of creating something so intricate, so timeless, and so completely your own.

If you’ve been curious about micro mosaic… if you’ve felt that pull toward something more detailed, more intentional, more connected to tradition…

This is your moment to begin.