After one week of being home, its impossible for me to come back to my daily life. It would be too long to speak in details about this experience. so I have decided to do something else, playing with the letter of the name GIULIO MENOSSI!

Attending a Menossi Mosaic course is not just attending a Mosaic course, but it is life changing experience.

Being trained by a Master of the Ancient Art of Mosaic (whom is a Master in his own right), was both a privilege, and an honor, to be taught by such a humble man.

 We, as students received more than what our money was worth. As a group we laughed, made jokes, and it was just fun to  experience 'The Real Italian Family Life/Business'.

The Menossi Experience cannot truly be captured in any other form or way, except in Udine, where the Italians can showcase the 'Way Life' should be experienced.

I found and ticked off one more item that was or should have been on 'My Bucket List': (1) Attend a Menossi Course in Udine. I can only hope that one day I too will have an impact on many people's lives as what he has had the honor of doing year after year.

I now look forward to the next Life experience instead of just another Mosaic course, hosted by the Menossi Family in collaboration with Pam Givens.

Natlie Ann Loffler
Germany
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I am every fortunate that I have attended 3 courses that Giulio offers in 2011. His master in mosaic and his style of teaching, knowledge and enthusiasm give me confidence in working with colors, andamenti, and cutting using hammer and hardi. 

His studio was very well plan and organized. I felt inspire every time I step in the work space that I did not want to leave by the end of the day. During class, Giulio is always around to guide, give suggestions and answer all possible questions about mosaic that I can think of. The comfortable, friendly environment and his patient and kind heart made me not hesitate to ask any questions – even repeated one.

After the courses, I have learned and develop so much from this experience than what I have expected. I have made beautiful work piece fill with great memories which I admired. I have gained so many good memories, so many techniques and meeting so many great people – so overall, I called it ‘a dream come true’. 

My wonderful memories with Giulio and his family is the experience that I will never forget and I will definitely return for more. I want to say thank you again to Giulio, Rosa, Cecilia, Pam, Tanya, and my wonderful friends that has fulfill me so much happiness with your kind friendship and I hope to see you all again soon.

 I want to recommend this course to anyone who has passion in mosaic and want to further their skills with the master. This is one of the places you should come once in a life time.

An (Anyanaj) 2011
 Thailand

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 It was a wonderful experience to be in such a friendly/family/Italian environment with the Menossi's.  

Giulio was a 100% available around the course to answer all your questions and more. He is aware of what everybody is doing and there to help if needed. 100% committed to the course. 

The technique though was much more difficult as anticipated and we all know now we will never be the second G. Menossi, there will not be any, not even close, but that does not mean we cannot develop our own style from everything we have learned on the course.

We will all find our own way after the course and bring home much more than the technique alone. A week not be missed

Karla Duterloo
UK

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I had  already met Giulio for 2 or 3 days in 2008 and in 2009 and I appreciated his kindness and hospitality.

This 2 week class allowed me to benefit of his immense know-how and expertise and his incredible knowledge of colour.

I also would like to emphasize the kindness and the availability of his wife Rosa and his daughter Cecilia.

To me this was a beautiful experience and a great lesson in hospitality.

Thanks to all of them”
Dominique,
France
 

I was very pleased with the Venetian Techniques course in May. It was all I had hoped for and more.

Giulio Menossi is a great instructor as well as a master of his art. The course was inspiring and I have continued to practice working with smalti, hammer and hardi and hope to take one of his other courses in the future.

 I have nothing but praise for the course I took and I'm sure it would be delightful extended to a two week term.
Tammy
USA

I have recently spent two amazing weeks in Udine, Italy, attending the Venetian Landscape course with Maestro Giulio Menossi. 

I walked into the course with very few expectations.  It had been a Christmas gift from my husband.  He knew I had enjoyed making mosaics with a group of international women in Switzerland, where we live.

I am an American living overseas for the past twenty years.  It was the best gift I have ever received.  I walked away with a much broader spectrum of knowledge than I ever have had before about this ancient art form..  I have learned how to use the hammer and hardi.  I have enriched my color sense beyond words.

Giulio is a very patient teacher.  He is so easy to learn from and has a way of communicating individually with each of his students.  He gives each student the personal attention that they need.  There is a translator on hand everyday in class to help communicate his ideas and instruction.  He has a wonderful studio that is filled with some of his artwork and all his tools.  We had such a wide range of materials to use.  The colors were beyond anything that I had seen or worked with before.  We had the opportunity to order some of the smalti in the vast ranges of hues and colors.

 Pam Givens had done a wonderful job organizing the course and seeing to everyone's needs.  She made herself available to all of us.  We had checked into the hotel about ten minutes before I received a call to come down and have a welcome glass of Prosecco with her.

Giulio's family embraced the group and made us feel a part of their family.  There were many opportunities to eat out with his family and fellow students.  It was always a large group of friends and family and fantastic food of the region.  The group of ten students got along so beautifully.  There was a lot of serious work along with a log of fun.  I feel like I have made some life long friends. 

The first weekend there, Giulio and his family took us to Aquileia.  This was one of the many highlights for me.  We looked at ancient mosaic ruins,from Roman times, that had been dug up and some of it restored.  It was one of the most interesting history lessons.  I found it all fascinating and beautiful and I was there thousands of years later.

My husband and our pet accompanied me on the trip.  They were equally made to feel a  part of the family and had invitations to different events.

 The accommodations were great and the staff of the hotel were very attentive to our needs.  We actually went and told them each goodbye and that we would see them again next year.  We can hardly wait for the courses next year. It has been a phenomenal experience that I will never forget.              

Janet Schoeffler Taube
Switzerland
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