~ 2025 Workshops~
Unless otherwise noted, workshops take place in my Perdido Key (Pensacola), Florida Studio.
To Reserve your space email: [email protected] to let me know which date(s)
you're interested in. I'll reply with availability, 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 reply with availability, payment instructions,
& answer any other questions you may have.
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International Society of Experimental Artists
Presents Memory Ware Mosaics with Gila Ormond Beach, Florida Wednesday & Thursday, September 17 & 18 $345 - 10:30 - 3:30 each day https://www.iseaartexhibit.org/Symposium2025 This workshop will be experimental & improvisatory in nature. All levels welcome. Just bring your adventurous spirit and dishes or cups to break! |
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student work
Contemporary Portraiture in Smalti & Picassiette (Mixed Materials Portraiture) |
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Intro to Mosaics
October 24 - 26, 2025 Day 1 & 2 - 9am - 1pm, Day 3, 9 - noon All tools & materials are included. Participants will leave with a basic understand of tool usage and mosaic techniques. You'll get hands on experience as you begin creating your own individual small work, choosing between making a trivet or a small wall hanging.
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PENDANT WORKSHOPS
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Sat. November 15 ~ 9-noon (5 spot remaining) Sun. November 16 ~ 2-5pm (1 spot remaining) Mon. December 1 ~ 9-noon (2 spots remaining) Sun. December 7 ~ 2-5pm 
Additional shapes, and sizes will be available.
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Be prepared to have fun and walk away with your own unique wearable art!
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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(&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. |
Picassiette 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 |
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