~ 2026 Workshops~

Unless otherwise noted, workshops take place in my Perdido Key (Pensacola), Florida Studio. 

All dates are listed below.  Scroll down to choose your workshop & reserve your spot.
After registering, I'll reply with any additional instructions.
Please reach out with any other questions you may have, I’m always happy to communicate with you!

Mixed Materials Portraiture/Animals

March 20 - 24, 2026​​
April 17 - 21, 2026
May 29 - June 2, 2026

Intro to Mosaic

Trivot / Wall hanging
February 21 - 23, 2026
Stepping Stone
May 23 - 25, 2026 

PENDANT WORKSHOPS

Sat. February 7 ~ 9am-Noon
Sun. Feb 8 ~ 2-5 pm

PENDANT WORKSHOPS
​Additional shapes, and sizes will be available.
​They make great gifts!
​Be prepared to have fun and walk away with your own unique wearable art!

​INTRO TO MOSAIC WORKSHOPS

These Workshops are from 9am - 1pm each day
All tools & materials are included. Participants will leave with a basic understand of tool usage and mosaic techniques. ​
 You'll get plenty hands on experience as you create your own individual small work, choosing  between making a trivet, small wall hanging, or a stepping stone for your garden.

MIXED MATERIALS PORTAITURE - HUMAN or ANIMAL

student work
Contemporary Portraiture in Smalti & Picassiette 
(Mixed Materials Portraiture)
 50% deposit secures your spot!
​Fee includes all materials, tools & lunches on day 1-4.  Limited to 6 participants!
​I will communicate with each registrant prior to the workshop regarding personalized references and possible additional materials & your personal projects.  This is your chance to work one on one with me, and other like-minded creatives in a relaxed and intimate setting.  
(scroll down for full course description)


​Mixed Material Birds,
and other Critters
Please join in with the Mixed Materials Portraiture workshop
See dates above​
course description below
all levels welcome!

Mixed Materials Portraiture(&Birds) - Course Description

This human Portraiture is for ​intermediate/advanced students & not intended as an introduction to mosaic.
​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. 
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​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.
Zoom Consultation
Want a little extra one on one help or advice?  
Contact me to schedule a private 1-1 session.
30 minutes - $75