Southern Peloponnese mosaic workshop: Make Greek mosaics

Craft a timeless souvenir amid orange trees just minutes from Sparta’s square

A one-day mosaic workshop in the Southern Peloponnese teaches you the basics of this ancient art form in 4 hours at a traditional outdoor courtyard near Sparta. You choose a Greek Roman pattern or design your own, select from natural stone colors, mix adhesive with pigments to match your vision, and use nippers, tweezers and traditional Roman tools to build the mosaic. At midday you break for refreshments and a traditional snack. All materials, tools and instruction are included. Your finished mosaic is wrapped for travel home, and you receive a written guide to techniques and history by email afterward.

The experience

The workshop runs from 10:00 AM to approximately 2:00 PM in a traditional courtyard shaded by orange and lemon trees, located just 15 minutes south of Sparta. You start by choosing a base pattern (either a Greek Roman design or your own), then select stone colors from what's available. The instructor guides you through mixing adhesive with dry pigments to get the shade you want, then shows you how to use nippers and tweezers to cut and place each piece. If time allows, you'll work with a hammer and hardie, the same tools Romans used 2,000 years ago.

At noon the group breaks for refreshments and a traditional snack, giving you time to rest and talk with other participants. You then return to finish your mosaic with continued guidance on technique. When it's done, your piece gets wrapped in bubble wrap so it travels safely home. After the workshop ends, you'll receive an email with a writeup of everything demonstrated and the history of mosaics.

The workshop sits only 5 minutes on foot from the main square of the village, where cafés and tavernas serve lunch if you want to stay longer. For those interested in the landscape, the Anakolo Gorge, Rasina River and a Hellenistic Bridge dating back 2,000 years are another 5 minutes beyond the square. Free parking is available at the workshop.

What’s included

• All mosaic-making materials and tools.
• coffee, tea and a traditional snack during the break.
• free parking.
• a written guide to techniques and mosaic history sent by email after the workshop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 13 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dimitra Colomvakou

Is this one for you?Join a small group in a relaxed courtyard setting if you want hands-on instruction in a real craft without the pressure of a formal class: the 4-hour window and guided pace mean you'll finish a complete mosaic even if you've never worked with stone before.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (10 to 13 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What materials and tools do I get to use in the mosaic workshop?

You work with nippers and tweezers to cut and place stones, piping bags to apply adhesive, and if time allows, a hammer and hardie: the same Roman tools used for 2,000 years. All materials, including natural stones in various colors and adhesive mixed with pigments, are provided.

How much of the mosaic can I actually finish in 4 hours?

The workshop runs 10:00 AM to approximately 2:00 PM with a midday break for snacks, giving you about 3 hours of hands-on work. Most participants complete a finished piece ready to wrap and take home, though the size and complexity depend on your design choice and pace.

What happens to my mosaic after the workshop ends?

Your finished mosaic is wrapped in bubble wrap at the workshop to protect it during travel. You also receive an email afterward with a writeup of the techniques demonstrated and the history of mosaics, so you have a reference guide to keep.

Where exactly is the workshop, and how do I get there?

The workshop is located 15 minutes south of Sparta in the Southern Peloponnese, set in a traditional outdoor courtyard. Free parking is available on-site. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer not to drive.

Is there food and drink included, and what's nearby after the workshop?

Coffee, tea and a traditional snack are served during the midday break at the workshop. The main village square with cafés and tavernas is only 5 minutes on foot away if you want to stay for lunch or explore further.