Mosaics
Byzantine Mosaic - Tour & Workshop
Starting from
€
150
When?
every day
at 9.30 am or at 3.30 pm
at 9.30 am or at 3.30 pm
Where
Pixel Mosaici, Via Sinistra Canale Molinetto 181, Ravenna
Duration
4 h
Become a mosaicist for a day!
Come and discover the art of mosaic. Before or after visiting the UNESCO monuments of Ravenna with its wonderful mosaics, also you can become a mosaicist for a day!
You will have the opportunity to discover the world of mosaic by visiting a real artisan workshop: you will be shown the materials used, the special tools used to cut the tiles, the different execution techniques. You will witness the manual cutting of the tiles using traditional tools: hammer and cutting board.
You can choose among some Byzantine motifs that you can admire in the monuments of the city and use glassy materials produced in the ancient furnaces of Venice.
You will actively participate in all stages of processing.
At the end of the experience you can bring home a souvenir of Ravenna made with your own hands.
Come and discover the art of mosaic. Before or after visiting the UNESCO monuments of Ravenna with its wonderful mosaics, also you can become a mosaicist for a day!
You will have the opportunity to discover the world of mosaic by visiting a real artisan workshop: you will be shown the materials used, the special tools used to cut the tiles, the different execution techniques. You will witness the manual cutting of the tiles using traditional tools: hammer and cutting board.
You can choose among some Byzantine motifs that you can admire in the monuments of the city and use glassy materials produced in the ancient furnaces of Venice.
You will actively participate in all stages of processing.
At the end of the experience you can bring home a souvenir of Ravenna made with your own hands.
- visiting of the laboratory, a brief history of the mosaic, demonstration of the manual cutting of materials using traditional tools
- choice and realization of the drawing to be executed, printing of the lattice on concrete and work execution
- at the end of the experience will be given to you the mosaic: your souvenir of Ravenna
- choice and realization of the drawing to be executed, printing of the lattice on concrete and work execution
- at the end of the experience will be given to you the mosaic: your souvenir of Ravenna
- materials
- equipment
- welcome snack
- the mosaic made during the workshop
- equipment
- welcome snack
- the mosaic made during the workshop
Booking Confirmation
The workshop will be confirmed upon verification of availability by the mosaic artist.
Booking is not automatic: you will receive a confirmation email shortly after your request.
Participation with Pets
Pets are welcome, as long as you notify us in advance when booking.
Please note that the workshop is a working artisan space where marble, glass, and smalti are used daily: there may be small fragments, loose tesserae or dust on the floor, and other participants — including children — may be present.
We rely on the owner's sense of responsibility to assess whether their pet is comfortable and safe in such an environment and able to stay throughout the activity.
Feel free to bring a blanket, mat, or small bed so your four-legged companion can relax comfortably during the session.
This workshop also offers a spacious enclosed garden, where your dog can stay during the activity if that is more suitable.
Invoicing
If you require an invoice, please make sure to request it before proceeding with payment, by contacting our office at:
info@visitravenna.it
The workshop will be confirmed upon verification of availability by the mosaic artist.
Booking is not automatic: you will receive a confirmation email shortly after your request.
Participation with Pets
Pets are welcome, as long as you notify us in advance when booking.
Please note that the workshop is a working artisan space where marble, glass, and smalti are used daily: there may be small fragments, loose tesserae or dust on the floor, and other participants — including children — may be present.
We rely on the owner's sense of responsibility to assess whether their pet is comfortable and safe in such an environment and able to stay throughout the activity.
Feel free to bring a blanket, mat, or small bed so your four-legged companion can relax comfortably during the session.
This workshop also offers a spacious enclosed garden, where your dog can stay during the activity if that is more suitable.
Invoicing
If you require an invoice, please make sure to request it before proceeding with payment, by contacting our office at:
info@visitravenna.it
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Pixel Mosaici
Via Sinistra Canale Molinetto 181, Ravenna
please arrive 5 minutes before the starting time
Directions: the laboratory is located about 5 km outside the city center of Ravenna and you can easily reach:
- by bus n. 70 or 80 from Ravenna Train Station in about 15 minutes. Take the bus towards Punta Marina and get off at Punta Ravenna/Madonnina. The stop is just 50 meters from the laboratory
- by bicycle via a dedicated bike path
- by taxi 0544 33888
For more info see also the page "Moving around Ravenna"
Via Sinistra Canale Molinetto 181, Ravenna
please arrive 5 minutes before the starting time
Directions: the laboratory is located about 5 km outside the city center of Ravenna and you can easily reach:
- by bus n. 70 or 80 from Ravenna Train Station in about 15 minutes. Take the bus towards Punta Marina and get off at Punta Ravenna/Madonnina. The stop is just 50 meters from the laboratory
- by bicycle via a dedicated bike path
- by taxi 0544 33888
For more info see also the page "Moving around Ravenna"
Thanks to the many positive reviews we receive on TripAdvisor, we have been awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice for 4 consecutive years (from 2021 to 2024). This achievement would not have been possible without the support and appreciation of our guests! Here are some of the most beautiful reviews:
Rating 5/5 on 7 Aug 2024
Nice introduction to creating bysanitne mosaics!
It was a really nice experience. Lea was a kind and helpful guide, while letting us
creatively make our mosaics. Our questions about mosaics were professionally
answered and mosaics we created look great!
Your opinion matters!
The satisfaction of our guests is always our top priority. We invite you to leave a review after your experience and share your feedback with us. We are always open to your suggestions to improve our service. To read all the reviews, visit our page on TripAdvisor.
Rating 5/5 on 7 Aug 2024
Nice introduction to creating bysanitne mosaics!
It was a really nice experience. Lea was a kind and helpful guide, while letting us
creatively make our mosaics. Our questions about mosaics were professionally
answered and mosaics we created look great!
Your opinion matters!
The satisfaction of our guests is always our top priority. We invite you to leave a review after your experience and share your feedback with us. We are always open to your suggestions to improve our service. To read all the reviews, visit our page on TripAdvisor.