ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Learn in your own space, at your own pace, as I reveal all my tips and tricks!
MOSAIC ARTS ONLINE

NEW COURSE!
Contemporary Portraiture in Smalti and Picassiette

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Some of the things you'll learn in this course:
  • How to transfer the photo to a plastic surface
  • How to choose a tonal color palette
  • How to mix tinted mortar
  • How to create a portrait with expression
  • How to use plates with images for specific facial features
  • How to create shadows and highlights
  • How to make a mortar and mesh substrate
  • How to transfer the mosaic to the new substrate
  • How to work directly with mixed media materials while adding texture and dimension
  • How to cut out the mosaic for a stand alone piece (no background)
  • How to add reinforcement and hanging hardware to finish the piece
Learning To Fly
An intro to Picassiette - using dishes, cups, and other crockery in your mosaics.
Create your own unique bird!
BONUS - learn to use tinted mortar as a background.

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​Picassiette Portraiture
​3.5+ hours of instruction, with over-hand shots.
Create your own unique portrait, as I show you how I create mine, from start to finish.
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Student Testimonials
“I’m a big fan of your work Gila!  Your course was well organized and your instruction superb.  I’m in awe of your ability to see the shape in a space that needs a tessera and then to cut it with ease and accuracy.  Now the fun begins as I embark on my own portrait in this style.  Thanks so much!” 
~ Mara

"Really enjoyed this workshop. I loved taking Gila's workshop in person, and it was helpful to then take it again watching her on this video."
​~ Laurie
​"Gila Rayberg, you have an amazing talent thanks for sharing.  I need to rewatch your video many times to pick up your tricks.  This is the first time working in china and ceramics. The class is challenging my mind working with pattern. The class is well done."
~ Liza

"This was excellent! Gila did such a great job explaining the step by step process. I learned so much from this online course and I’ve been working doing mosaics as a hobby for over 10 years. I’m so excited to start my first portrait."
~ Nina