Mosaic-Making Workshop in Trastevere

Create your own mosaic with a local artist in the heart of Rome, and take home a unique souvenir!

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· 2.30h · Rome, Italy

Mosaic art is everywhere in Rome, but finding an authentic, hands-on way to engage with it, especially in a place like Trastevere, is nearly impossible. This 2.5-hour workshop in a real artist’s studio lets you create your own mosaic using traditional techniques, guided by a local mosaicist. With a small group, personal attention, and your finished work boxed to travel, this is the kind of souvenir that actually means something.

What You Get With This Tour

Friendly, English-speaking artist
2-5-hours hands-on mosaic workshop
All materials and tools provided
Custom mosaic to take home
Local experience in Trastevere
Group size of 8
Tour guide gratuities
Meal

Tour Itinerary

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Meeting Point
You’ll meet your friendly artist and fellow participants at the entrance of the mosaic studio at Via Corsini 8.
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Welcome to the studio
Step into a real mosaic workshop—bright, colorful, and filled with tools, tiles, and inspiration. This is where your creative journey begins.
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Intro to mosaic art
Get a quick overview of the history and significance of mosaic-making in Ancient Rome, and learn how these techniques are still used today.
4

Choose your design
Select from a variety of templates inspired by Roman, floral, or geometric patterns, and customize it to reflect your style.
5

Tile and tool demonstration
Learn how to handle the tools, cut your tiles, and apply the materials safely and accurately with help from your instructor.
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Hands-on mosaic creation
Start building your own mosaic piece: place by place, tile by tile under the guidance of the artist.
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Final touches
Once you complete your mosaic, add the final details and clean your workspace as your piece is carefully boxed for safe transport.
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Boxing your mosaic
Your finished artwork will be placed in a protective box, allowing the glue to set properly while you continue exploring Rome.
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Ending point
Your workshop ends at the studio in Via Corsini 8. From here, you’re in the perfect spot to explore or hop back across the river toward central Rome.

Additional Information

Step off the tourist track and into a real artist’s studio in the heart of Trastevere, one of Rome’s most iconic and beloved neighborhoods. You’ll meet your instructor, mosaicist Nadia, at Via Corsini 8, where her fully equipped mosaic workshop opens its doors to just eight participants per session. With tiles, tools, and centuries of history all around you, you’ll spend two and a half hours learning the ancient Roman technique of mosaic-making—and actually doing it yourself. The experience ends right there in the studio, with your handmade mosaic safely boxed and ready to travel, so you can bring home a souvenir that’s as personal as it is timeless.

Mosaic-Making Workshop in Trastevere Description

Your 2.5-hour Mosaic-Making Workshop in Trastevere includes:

Hands-on mosaic-making experience
English-speaking, local professional artist
All tools and materials
A finished mosaic to take home
Working studio in the heart of Trastevere
Intimate setting with max 8 participants

Via Corsini studio

This isn’t a tourist classroom: it’s a working studio run by a practicing mosaic artist. Located just steps from the Botanical Garden in Trastevere, the space is filled with natural light, colorful glass, and centuries-old tradition. You’ll be welcomed by Nadia, whose approach combines precision and warmth, making even beginners feel at ease. She’ll introduce you to the traditional tools of the trade and help you select a design that suits your style and skill level.

Mosaic creation

Rome’s mosaic tradition goes back over two thousand years—used in imperial villas, bathhouses, and basilicas to express stories, gods, and status. Now it’s your turn to become part of that lineage. You’ll break, shape, and place each tile by hand, learning how ancient Romans brought their visions to life one piece at a time. Expect to lose yourself in the rhythm of the work—this is slow, meditative, and deeply satisfying craftsmanship.

A creative experience for all ages

Finding an activity in Rome that’s creative, hands-on, and genuinely engaging for everyone, whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with your whole family, is surprisingly rare. This mosaic workshop strikes that balance perfectly. It’s not a children’s activity, but something all ages can enjoy together. Whether you’re nine or ninety, working with your hands to create something lasting is an experience that brings people together. And since the studio is right in the heart of Rome, you’re perfectly placed to explore Trastevere before or after—one of the city’s most iconic, vibrant neighborhoods, filled with trattorias, artisan shops, and cobbled alleys waiting to be wandered.

Final touches and takeaway

Once your artwork is complete, you’ll place it into a special box that protects the piece while it sets. The drying process takes several hours, but you can carry the box with you immediately—no need to come back later. Whether you’re creating a souvenir for yourself or a gift for someone back home, this is the kind of memento you can’t buy in a shop.

Customer Reviews

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The best afternoon in Rome

Jacqueline Abbott, 08 November 2025

I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with Nadia. She has been making traditional mosaics for 37 years. She patiently showed me what do do, explain and put my mosaic together. While I was there a group of regulars came in and I had the experience of being a part of there day. Highly recommend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little dusty, curiosity, and creativity. All tools and materials are provided.

What to bring?

Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little dusty, curiosity, and creativity. All tools and materials are provided.

Is there any chance my tour might be canceled?

On the rare occasions the workshop is canceled, we’ll inform you as soon as possible and work with you to reschedule or refund.

Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?

This workshop is operated by one of our trusted and vetted local partners in Rome.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

The studio is on ground level with no steps and seating is provided for the entire session. If you have specific needs, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.