Mailbox Masterpieces: Glass Mosaic Workshop

Glass Arts

Mailbox Masterpieces: Glass Mosaic Workshop

Transform a simple mailbox into a stunning glass mosaic masterpiece.

Member

$278.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Guest

$337.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Fri, 8/22/2025 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  2. Sat, 8/23/2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  3. Sun, 8/24/2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Fri, 8/22/2025 - Sun, 8/24/2025

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Type:
Class, No Prerequisite

Location:
Glass Arts Studio

Interests:
Glass Mosaic

About

Unleash your creativity and up your curb appeal with a mailbox that reflects your personal style and the unique charm of the Pacific Northwest. Over three inspiring days, you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant art of glass mosaic, focusing on design, layout, and the captivating process of adhering your chosen glass pieces to create a luminous and lasting work of art.

Whether you bring your current mailbox for a vibrant makeover or opt for a brand-new one, you'll have the opportunity to create a truly one-of-a-kind piece. If you choose to mosaic your existing mailbox, we can even arrange a temporary replacement to ensure uninterrupted mail delivery during the workshop.

You'll work with a variety of glass pieces and outdoor adhesives (all provided) and learn how to safely and effectively use the necessary tools and equipment to bring your vision to fruition. Days one, two, and three will be dedicated to the process of adhering your glass, building your mosaic layer by layer.

On the final day, you'll receive comprehensive instruction and the materials to grout your masterpiece at home, once the adhesive has fully cured. This allows for a focused and thorough approach to the adhering process during our class sessions.

Session topics :

  • Day 1: Introduction to glass mosaic art, design, surface preparation, transferring your design, and starting the glass adhering process.
  • Day 2: Continue the adhering process, working with different glass shapes and sizes, incorporating stencils, and addressing curves and edges.
  • Day 3: Finalizing glass adherence, troubleshooting, and comprehensive instruction and materials for at-home grouting.

Details

  • No prior mosaic experience is necessary. However, those with some mosaic experience will find ample opportunity to expand their techniques and create more intricate designs with glass.
  • To help you capture the spirit of the region, you'll have access to a selection of stencils featuring local favorites such as Frog Rock, orcas, the Seattle skyline, and local sports teams. You're also welcome to bring your own design ideas to life.

Materials

  • Bring your own mailbox. Loaner mailboxes will be coordinated the week before the workshop for those who need them.
  • A $40 materials fee, included in the price of the class, covers all other materials. 

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome. 

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Barbara Henderson

Barbara is a mosaicist with a passion for helping others express themselves through the art of mosaics. She discovered art a little later in life than lots of other people, having been distracted by corporate life, ladder climbing, and the nonsense idea that she wasn’t creative. Now her favorite thing is to watch a student realize their unique ability to produce something personal and meaningful, and to develop their own artistic vision. Her favorite saying is that “perfection can be purchased at the Dollar Store. Art and beauty are found in the unique and flawed.” She serves on a variety of boards and committees and lives in Gig Harbor with her husband and far too many dogs and chickens.

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