Profile
Rhona Duffy is a visual artist and craftsperson based in Scotland. As a visual artist, Rhona focuses on assemblage, cutting and piecing together glass, stone and recycled ceramics to tell new stories. Her work blends classical Roman mosaic principles with modern artistic approaches inspired by Art Nouveau, music and nature. She also brings her expert technical skills to bespoke mosaic commissions for community spaces and private collections. Rhona is an experienced educator, workshop facilitator, editor and community arts practitioner. She is the founder of Studio 164 Falkirk, where she teaches mosaic and glass workshops, hosts guest tutors, and passionately encourages people of all skill levels to discover the joy of creating. Rhona has had a 30-year career in communications management and delivery, primarily in financial services. Her artistic practice is backed by a 30-year career in communications management within financial services. Her expertise in storytelling enables her to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual narratives. Originally from Dublin, Rhona has lived in Scotland for over 30 years.
Professional Experience
Founder & Studio Lead, Studio 164 Falkirk
2025 – Present
- Founded and manages a creative studio and teaching venue in Falkirk, Scotland.
- Organises mosaic and glass workshops, exhibitions and visiting tutor programmes.
- Teaches beginner-to-advanced mosaic and glass techniques.
Mosaic Artist/Craftsperson & Tutor
2012 – Present
- Produces commissioned and exhibition mosaic artwork, with notable commissions being mosaic works for Falkirk’s town centre as part of the ‘Falkirk: From Place to Creative Space’ initiative (2026), the garden at the Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service located in The Meadows at NHS Forth Valley (2025), and the garden of NHS Bo’ness Community Hospital (2022).
- Delivers workshops and community engagement activities across Central Scotland in mixed-media mosaic and glass art, including several years teaching at the charity Wider Access to School Project in Denny and at the Central Scotland School of Craft in Dunblane.
- Takes part in exhibitions and markets in Scotland, including Greengallery exhibitions and markets, the British Association for Modern Mosaic exhibitions, and 3D2D events – including the Royal Highland Show, West End Fair Edinburgh and Assembly Rooms Edinburgh.
- Volunteers each year at her children’s schools, leading mosaic and glass classes/projects.
Communicator / Storyteller
1996 – Present
- Rhona has 30+ years’ experience in corporate communications, including internal and external communications, PR sponsorship, advertising, events, digital and marketing. Worked mainly in financial services, with some projects and contracts in the charitable sector too.
- July 2026: Delivered a project (freelance) for Artlink Central, which involved working with their client Barnardo’s Scotland. Rhona led two sessions with young refugees to produce a printed zine showcasing their artwork and poetry.
- April 2026 – present: Rhona is one of the co-leads of Open Studios Falkirk, an annual event showcasing the work and studios of Falkirk & district’s artists and makers. Rhona co-manages the event with local painter Nikki Monaghan. For the 2026 event, Rhona managed participant registration, produced a new website, brought in new participants, led on marketing and public relations, and managed graduate contributions. This is a voluntary role and part of Rhona’s giveback to her local community in support of local creatives.
- November 2022 – present: Rhona is the founding editor and publisher of the annual, international magazine Mosaic & Glass.
Funding / Grants
September 2026: Funded expert support to create a new website for Rhona Duffy Mosaics (work in progress).
June 2026: Funded open commission to create a mosaic mural for Falkirk town centre with community engagement activities from ‘Falkirk: From Space to Creative Place’ initiative delivered by Artlink Central and Falkirk Delivers, which was funded by Creative Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage fund.
April 2026: Funding to develop skills for mosaic flooring received from ‘Falkirk: From Space to Creative Place’ initiative delivered by Artlink Central and Falkirk Delivers, which was funded by Creative Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage fund.
June 2025: Funded expert support via the Business Gateway to help develop a marketing strategy.
Education
Master of Arts’s Degree in International Journalism (2021 – Distinction achieved)
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English & Philosophy, University of Galway
Several professional development courses in relation to mosaic and glass / communications
Artistic Practice & Specialisms
Glass and mixed-media art
Classical and contemporary mosaics
Exterior mosaics
Mosaic education and workshop facilitation
Community arts engagement
