Step into the timeless world of mosaic-making in Ravenna — a city once at the heart of the Byzantine Empire and still world-renowned for its dazzling decorative art. In this private, hands-on experience, you’ll enter the workshop of a local artisan to learn the techniques that gave Ravenna its shimmering legacy.
Using authentic materials like stone, marble, and Venetian glass, you’ll explore the essential methods used in both Roman and Byzantine mosaic traditions. Under the guidance of an experienced mosaic artist, create your own unique 16×16 cm piece — a luminous, personal artwork you’ll take home as a tangible memory of your time in Italy.
This is more than a class; it’s a cultural experience. You’ll connect with the craftsmanship, patience, and beauty that define Ravenna’s artistic soul.
As the local artists do
Visit a real working mosaic studio in the historic heart of Ravenna
Discover the history
Learn the traditional tools and techniques used since Roman and Byzantine times
Make Art
Choose your design style — Roman or Byzantine — with guidance from a professional artisan and create your own 16×16 cm mosaic to take home as a unique souvenir
Travel with the senses
Work with hand-cut marble, stone, and Venetian glass
Private, Personalized, and Peaceful
With no crowds or rush, this workshop allows for a relaxed pace and full immersion in one of Italy’s most beautiful crafts
A Private Mosaic Workshop in an Authentic Studio
Enter a real artisan’s workspace, where ancient tools and contemporary creativity coexist. This is the place where tradition is kept alive — one tile at a time.
Learn from a Local Expert
Be guided by a professional mosaic artist who will explain the cultural significance of mosaics in Ravenna and walk you through each step of the process.
Balance of doing and learning
This experience is a balance of activity and doing, while learning the history and art methods of the region.
Use Authentic, Timeless Materials
Work with the same materials used in centuries-old masterpieces: colorful glass tesserae, hand-cut marble, and stone — all arranged using traditional methods.
Your Masterpiece
No experience needed — just curiosity and a love of hands-on creativity. Your mosaic is a glowing reminder of your time in Ravenna.
We create custom itineraries for this destination — and all our destinations. Tell us what you love, and we’ll craft a tour designed just for you.
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Share your preferred destinations, interests, and inspirations — from iconic cities to tucked-away treasures — and we’ll curate a seamless, immersive itinerary with every detail thoughtfully arranged. This is European travel, elevated.
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