~ 2025 Workshops~
Unless otherwise noted, workshops take place in my private studio (Pensacola) Perdido Key, Florida.
To Reserve your space email: [email protected] to let me know which date(s)
you're interested in. I'll let you know about availability, send payment instructions
& answer any other questions you may have.
To Reserve your space email: [email protected] to let me know which date(s)
you're interested in. I'll let you know about availability, send payment instructions
& answer any other questions you may have.
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Intro to Mosaics
Dates/times can be arranged for groups of 3-6 All tools & materials are included to provide participants with a basic understand of tool usage and mosaic techniques. You'll begin creating your own individual small work. An optional 3rd day is available to continue working or to grout/finish your piece A light lunch is included on days 1 & 2. |
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Mosaic Pendant Workshop @ PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART May 31, 2025 - 1-3 PM Course fee includes all tools & materials to create ONE original mosaic pendant. |
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Mixed Material Birds,
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Fee includes all materials, tools & lunches. We'll communicate prior to the workshop regarding personalized references. This is a chance to work one on one with Gila and other like-minded creatives in an intimate setting.
Maximum 6 participants.
Maximum 6 participants.
Mixed Materials Portraiture ~ September 20 - 23, 2025
@ Luna Mosaic Arts ~ Orlando Florida
more info @ Registration
@ Luna Mosaic Arts ~ Orlando Florida
more info @ Registration
Mixed Materials Portraiture
or Pick your Project
October 10 - 14, 2025
$785 ~ 9am - 4pm daily
FULL - waitlist
Fee includes all materials, tools & lunches. I will communicate with registrants prior to the workshop regarding personalized references and possible additional materials or projects. This is a chance to work one on one with Gila and other like-minded creatives in an intimate setting. Maximum 6 participants.
Mixed Materials Portraiture(&Birds) - Course Description
This course is for intermediate/advanced students & not intended as an introduction to mosaic.
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In this workshop participants will create a mosaic (Animal) portrait under Gila's guidance. Gila will share methods & techniques she's learned thru trial and error, various workshops, including a short course at the Mosaic School in Spilembergo Italy, all with her own personal twists. The materials used will be a combination of picassiette (dishes, saucers, pottery, etc), various glass, ceramic, and other hard materials. Participants may also choose to incorporate additional items such as stone, marble and found objects that have special meaning to them.
Gila will demonstrations proper usage of hand tools to cut & shape each material, and provide a multitude of tips on using these materials in combination, to create texture & interest within your mosaic work. Each participant will receive individual attention & guidance throughout the workshop while working on their own unique portrait. Since individuals work at different paces, not everyone is expected to finish their portrait in this short workshop. However, Gila will demonstrate the finishing process as well as discuss an individual plan for completion with each student before the end of the workshop. Participants will leave the workshop with a good understanding of choosing a subject, preparing a design, understanding value, cutting materials & setting them into a mortar bed, and much more. |
student work
Contemporary Portraiture in Smalti & Picassiette (Mixed Materials Portraiture) Everyone is encouraged to bring an item or three (dishes, pottery, teacups, etc), which contain designs or patterns to enhance & personalize their chosen subject. Thrift stores & yard sales are perfect, inexpensive sources for finding these materials.
Once registered for a course, students will receive an email from Gila regarding reference choices and a list of additional materials &/or tools that may be necessary or helpful for the workshop. |
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Mosaic Masterclass Do you have a small group that likes to travel & create together? Schedule 3, 4 or 5 days Pick your subject All levels welcome 4 - 6 participants All materials & lunches included Gila Mosaics Studio Perdido Key (Pensacola) FL Contact Gila to make arrangements |
Zoom Consultation Have you taken a workshop or purchased one of my online workshops & want a little extra one on one help or advice? Contact me to schedule a session. 30 minutes - $75 "An instructor that comes immediately to mind is Gila Rayberg. Her way of seeing possibilities in dishes opens up a completely new way of thinking, plus some pretty valuable tips, techniques, and habits.
She's also so giving and fun in a workshop." ~ Lesa |
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Picassiette Portraiture
Learning to Fly
An intro to Picassiette - using dishes, cups, and other crockery in your mosaics. create your own unique bird! & learn to use tinted mortar as a background. 
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Picassiette Portraiture with Gila!
3.5+ hours of instruction, with over-hand shots of Gila creating a portrait from start to finish. Learn in your own space, at your own pace, as Gila reveals all her tips and tricks! MOSAICARTSONLINE.com |
