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"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
Workshops On The Road with Gila


~ 2021 ~

AT LONG LAST
NEW Workshops being scheduled
More Dates coming SOON!


July 27 - 30, 2021
Smalti/Picassiette Portraiture - NEW Workshop!
​Casa Valencia - Tijuana Mexico
for details & registration contact Aida
Tel: 664 686-5490 or email: Aida@CasaValencia 


August 5 - 8, 2021
Smalti/Picassiette Portraiture - NEW Workshop!
Katherine England's Studio - Fullerton CA

September 3 - 6, 2021
Smalti/Picassiette Portraiture - NEW Workshop!
Joan Schwartz Studio - Huntington Woods, MI
for details & registration contact Joan
email: joanschwartz@mac.com



Stay tuned for more dates & locations!

Course Descriptions


NEW Workshop! 
Mix n’Match - Smalti & Picassiette Portraiture ala Spilimbergo

In this 4-day class, students will create a portrait of their choice.   Gila will share her extensive knowledge about creating mosaic portraits, with an emphasis on combining picassiette elements (dishes, saucers, etc) with Mexican smalti. You may also choose to incorporate additional materials such as stone, marble and found objects. We'll use a laying technique that Gila learned at the Mosaic School in Spilembergo Italy, with her own modified picassiette twist.
 

Gila will demonstrations how to use 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 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 material & setting them into a mortar bed, and much more.

​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. 

This course is for intermediate/advanced students & not intended as an introduction to mosaic.

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STUDENT WORK

Can't make it to a live workshop?
Check out my Online Courses!
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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

Once students are registered for a course, they will receive an email from Gila with detailed instructions on selecting an appropriate reference for the workshop, along with a list of any additional materials &/or tools that may be necessary or helpful for the workshop.
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    • COMMISSION info
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