Create Your Galla Placidia Star in Mosaic - Visit + Workshop

From EUR 75

Discover the art of mosaic in the city that preserves its greatest masterpieces! In this hands-on workshop, inspired by the stunning starry skies of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, you will create a precious mosaic decoration to take home with you.
 

After an introduction to Ravenna’s mosaic tradition, you will enter a real artisan workshop where Barbara, an expert mosaicist, will guide you in crafting a beautiful mosaic star on a shaped wooden base (diameter 13 cm). You will use colorful glass paste and gold-leaf glass from the Byzantine tradition, experimenting with ancient techniques in an authentic and welcoming atmosphere.
 

A unique experience to immerse yourself in the magic of mosaic and take home a special memory of Ravenna!

From EUR 75

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When:

 upon agreement
 every day at 10 a.m. or 2.30 p.m.


Meeting point:

Barbara Liverani Studio
Via Girolamo Rossi 21/A, Ravenna
please arrive 5 minutes before the starting time

Indications: the atelier, located in the historical centre, about 10 minutes walk from both the train station and the Tourist Information Office in Piazza San Francesco


Duration:

2 hours and a half


Included in the price:

- materials

- all the instruments employed


Useful Information:

Recommended age
This activity is not suitable for children under 6 years old.


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.


Invoicing
If you require an invoice, please make sure to request it before proceeding with payment, by contacting our office at:
info@visitravenna.it

Highlights

PROGRAM:

- Introduction to mosaic art: A short introductory visit to discover the history and tradition of mosaics in Ravenna.
- Techniques and materials: Explanation of mosaic techniques, tessera cutting, and the precious materials used.
- Mosaic creation: Designing the pattern on a temporary base using glass paste and gold-leaf glass.
- Fixing on the final support: Transferring the mosaic using the traditional technique and applying it to a cement base.


Language:

 English & Italian

Route

  1. Via Girolamo Rossi, 21/A, Ravenna