Land-Adventures: Mosaic Workshop in Trastevere, Rome
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Overview
Discover the art of mosaic making in Rome with a hands-on workshop led by expert Nadia. Create a personal masterpiece and gain a deeper connection to Italy’s rich artistic history.
Mosaic-Making workshop in Trastevere
2-3 hours • Create your own mosaic to take home with you!
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About This Adventure
Join a captivating 2-3 hour mosaic-making workshop in Trastevere, where you'll unleash your creativity under the guidance of expert artist Nadia. Craft your own unique mosaic to take home, using professional tools and materials in a charming studio. This hands-on experience promises a memorable souvenir from your Roman adventure.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Get hands-on and spend two to three hours in this mosaic-making workshop in a beautiful studio in Trastevere. Learn the techniques behind mosaic-making and create your own mosaic to take home with you. A professional artist will be with you every step of the way. If you’re travelling, not to worry–your mosaic will be placed in a box that you can carry anywhere!
Step inside this beautiful mosaic laboratory in Trastevere, a stone’s throw away from the Botanical Garden.
Meet Nadia, the mosaic artist who will be guiding you through the techniques of mosaic-making and teaching you how to make your own mosaic to take home with you.
Sit down at your work station and get hands-on! Choose the design you’d like to create and use the different tools and materials to start your work. Nadia will be with you every step of the way. Once your mosaic is finished, it will be placed in a box that will allow it to set (it takes up to 6 hours for the mosaic to set), easy for you to take home with you!
LANGUAGES: Italian, English (Nadia isn’t fluent but she’ll be able to communicate with you)
Highlights
- Unleash Your Creativity with a Mosaic-Making Workshop in Rome’s Trastevere
- 2-3-hour mosaic-making workshop in a studio in Trastevere
- Get hands-on and create your own mosaic and take it home with you
- Small group of up to 8 people
- Fully equipped mosaic studio
- Expert mosaic artist with you every step of the way
- Create the perfect souvenir for your time in Rome
Included
- Hands-on mosaic-making workshop
- Expert mosaic instructor
- Create your own mosaic to take home
- Box to carry your creation in
- All materials and tools included
- Association card
Excluded
Hotel pick up & drop off
Important to Know
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Workshop start times may be slightly modified due to the artist’s availabilities. The mosaic artist who will be teaching the class isn’t fluent in English but is able to communicate with everyone
REDUCTIONS: The same pricing applies to all participants
Meeting Point
Via Corsini, 8, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable clothing
Mosaic work involves handling small tiles and glue; opt for clothes you don't mind getting a bit stained.
Arrive early
Arriving a few minutes before start time ensures a relaxed start and more time for your project.
Bring your curiosity
Ask questions and engage with Nadia to maximize your learning experience.
Plan for a souvenir
Take your finished mosaic home as a memorable keepsake of your Roman adventure.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pigeons in Trastevere
- Cats lounging in alleys
History
Mosaic art in Rome dates back to the Roman Republic, with many surviving pieces in ancient villas and basilicas.
Conservation
The workshop emphasizes sustainable use of materials and environmentally friendly practices.
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Recommended Gear
Apron
Protects your clothes from glue and grout during the mosaic process.
Comfortable shoes
Essential for walking around Trastevere before or after your workshop.
Notebook and pen
Jot down techniques or ideas during the session.
Camera or phone
Capture your creative process and final mosaic.