All-Levels Workshop
The Art of Mosaic
Functional Tray Design
Discover the joy of mosaic art in this vibrant and hands-on workshop open to all skill levels.
Mosaic art is both timeless and endlessly creative. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and create a functional mosaic tray while learning the core techniques of this ancient artform in a truly unique setting. Unlike most mosaic classes, this one takes place in a professional glass artist’s studio — meaning you’ll have access to an extraordinary selection of glass to work with.
What to Expect
Choose Your Tray
Select from trays available in the studio, or bring one of your own to transform. Workshop pricing is $100 for two sessions and includes all glass and grout materials.
Design Your Mosaic
Dive into a wide range of colorful glass — from shimmering iridescents to rich opaques and specialty textures rarely found in mosaic classes. Sketch, arrange, and refine your layout with color, shape, and balance in mind.
Cut & Shape
Learn to score, nip, and trim glass tesserae into pieces that fit your vision. With expert guidance, you’ll gain hands-on skills in glass cutting and shaping, while discovering the creative possibilities of mosaic design.
Grout & Finish
Seal your design with grout, polishing and finishing your tray into a functional, lasting piece. The grouting process brings your colors together into a unified, durable surface.
Studio Experience
Enjoy 6 hours of instruction across two sessions, set in Inkfish Studio — a professional glass artist’s workspace filled with color, tools, and creative energy. Music will be playing, the atmosphere will be relaxed and inspiring, and extra studio time is available if needed at no extra cost.
Take Home Your Tray
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind, functional tray — both beautiful and practical — plus the confidence and skills to keep creating mosaics on your own.
Flexible Scheduling & Extra Studio Time
This workshop is designed to fit your schedule. The two main class sessions are:
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Thursday, September 11 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
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Thursday, September 18 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
If you can’t attend one of the main sessions, or if you’d like additional studio time to finish your tray, we’re offering two extra sessions at no additional cost:
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Wednesday, September 24 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Wednesday, October 2 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Whether you use these as make-up dates or simply as extra time to complete your project, the goal is to ensure everyone has the opportunity to finish their tray and enjoy the process at a comfortable pace.
Instructor: IRIS LEMMER
STUDIO ADDRESS: 22220 7TH AVENUE S
DES MOINES, WA 98198







