In this “we can do it” Intro to Large Wall Mosaic. You will be familiarized with working on the wall and the mosaic methods we use to get the enormous job done. This class qualifies and eases you into the volunteer process of making the 36′ x 24′ mosaic wall happen. 
The following will be covered:
1. Tools used and maintenance
2. Methods of cutting tile, glass, & mirror
3. Wall application and creating patterns
4. Location of all materials and processes
5. Color theory of the wall

Sarah is a mosaic artist who specializes in creating fascinating vessels. She is a longtime volunteer and intern at Hidden Mosaic and has learned her way around the studio and grounds. Sarah once again has stepped up to the plate to instruct  this fact-finding class. 

Sarah is also in charge of scheduling the days you wish to volunteer.

Bring snack/lunch, BYOB. What ever you desire. Be happy and creative.

Spring is here so get ready for an introduction into the world of mosaic art. Only here at Hidden Mosaic will you find this custom metal butterfly form on which you will mosaic your selected colors and then attaches to a rod for your garden.  Mosaic techniques are easy to learn and we supply the tools, glass and lingo to have fun creating this outdoor garden butterfly.

This workshop is offered twice in the spring so be sure you register for the date of your choice. Pick your date and start your transformation into a mosaic artist.

If you wish, BYOB snack/lunch.

Gila Rayberg has received numerous awards for her expressive and whimsical portraits.  In the summer of 2018, Gila was one of 9 mosaic artists from 7 countries, invited to create a mosaic work for a proposed Museum of Contemporary Mosaic Arts to be housed in a renovated ex-convent in Ploaghe Sardinia Italy.  Gila travels extensively around the US & internationally giving workshops, specializing in portraits and the up-cycling of dishes.  Her work has been published in a number of art books.

Gila arrived at the visual arts after a successful career as a freelance musician and educator. Allowing her strong sense of intuition and love of experimentation to guide her, Gila has developed a unique voice in the realm of mosaic portraiture.

After earning her masters degree in music from Arizona State University (1989), Gila moved to San Francisco and quickly became involved with a community of improvisational musicians, composers and artists.

​Pursuing her love of travel, Gila found herself performing & teaching instrumental music at a newly established University in Borneo, East Malaysia. From there, she traveled extensively throughout South East Asia, Hong Kong, China, India, Israel & Egypt, collecting art, textiles, and musical instruments, representative of local cultures.  With each excursion Gila became increasingly fascinated by the indigenous art which surrounded her.

On her return to the United States, Gila landed in New Orleans, spending her first year practicing jazz standards on the street for tips.   She then joined the horn section of Deacon John & the Ivories which kept her gigging steadily until hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.  At that point, Gila turned her focus to creating mosaic art full time.
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Mosaic works by Gila can be found in these books:
Portrait Revolution (2017)
Guide to Mosaic Techniques  (2015)
Edible Bits & Pleasing Pieces (2014)
Mosaic Fine Art Portraits (2011)
Breakout! Your Pathway to Success (2011)
Mosaic Renaissance: Millefiori in Mosaics (2009)