We offer Master Classes for tourists visiting Jordan, wiling to learn the traditional mosaic technique, to manipulate and work with the natural sandstone from the region.
Öpus Maser Mosaics courses are recommended for curious people, kin to immerse themselves into the local culture and happy to bring back a self-handmade traditional piece of mosaic to their home. A great opportunity for any creative persons wiling to complete their historical and cultural discovery of this Biblical region with the apprenticeship of a traditional craft.
Abu-Tibo working on The Tree of Life (Sept. 2011)
On top of the practical course, our Master Classes includes guided visits of several major historical / archeological sites. In fact a 3/4 days course with us guaranty you to complete your site seeing activity in and around Madaba while practicing on your available time your own mosaic piece. This program ideally fits into a ten days trip in Jordan.
We accept groups up to five persons and we recommend our students to invite their friends to join and share this unique experience. The more people are joining, better the dynamic should be. This will also impact on the costs for each persons.
Sophie & Maguy helping Ali on one of the order (Oct. 2011)
The courses and guided visits are supervised by Ali Hababseh, a talented and experimented young mosaic's craftsman born in Madaba. Ali has been working in mosaics for nearly twelve years and studied at MIMAR, Madaba Institute of Mosaic Art and Restoration.
We can suggest several options for you to complete your mosaic piece at your own pace. On the other hand we are more than happy to help you customising your course with us according to your schedule and to facilitate your holidays in Jordan. We can also suggest accommodations and negotiate good deals for you near the workshop (We don't take commissions)
Black Iris ◆ Work in progress.
Why staying in Madaba for a few days compared to Amman?
Geographically, Madaba is located in between Amman and the Dead Sea, 45 minutes drive each. Most of Touristic Guides recommend to spend a few days in this small touristic town as opposed to the busy and spread capital. As a base, Madaba is the best alternative to visit the feature historical and archeological sites of North Jordan (Including, Mt Nebo's panoramic view, Dead Sea swim, Zerka Ma'in's canyon treks, Jerash's archeological park, Desert Castles' tour and of course Madaba and its numerous great activities…). Leaving Madaba, your journey naturally continues toward South with Petra (Seven's Wonder of the World), Wadi Rum's desert, Aqaba for a tan and diving.
More informations about Madaba from the official website: "Visit Jordan".
Black Iris mounted on a wooden frame.
To discover the experience from one of our first "student", please visit his personal blog:
