Glass Arts
Meshing Around
In this two-day workshop, you will learn eco-friendly techniques for creating and installing mosaics on fiberglass mesh, leaving with two completed projects and the skills to apply them to future work.
Member$345.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$419.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Mon, 11/3/2025 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tue, 11/4/2025 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, 11/3/2025 - Tue, 11/4/2025
About
In this two-day, hands-on workshop, you will discover how to create durable mosaics on fiberglass mesh—a versatile method that lets you design on a flat surface and later transfer your work to a permanent location. You will make two 8” x 8” mosaics: one installed on a tile board and one pre-grouted and ready to install onto a wall, backsplash, or other surface.
Along the way, you will explore the advantages and limitations of working on mesh, learn when and how to use pre-grouting, and gain confidence with thinset and grout—including how to mix, apply, and store them. You will also see an innovative, eco-friendly installation method that avoids plastics, plus a bonus technique using waterproofing membrane.
Through slideshow examples, demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on practice, you will leave with practical skills, insider tips, and adaptable strategies for both personal and community mosaic projects—even with groups of beginners.
All materials are provided, including stained glass, mesh, thinset, grout, tools, and support boards. No prior mosaic experience is required.
This workshop runs each day 10am - 5pm with a mid-day break. Please bring a snack or lunch.
Materials
A $50 materials fee, included in the class price, covers all stained glass, fiberglass mesh, thinset, grout, tools, mixing containers, support boards, substrates, and supplies needed to complete two 8” x 8” mosaics.
Student needs to bring:
- A sketchbook or notebook and pen/pencil for notes and design ideas
- Safety glasses (recommended for glass nipping)
- A dust mask (optional, for mixing grout/thinset if sensitive)
- Clothes you don’t mind getting messy or an apron
- A snack or lunch for the mid-day break
Optional (if you have them and prefer your own):
- Personal mosaic tools (glass cutter, nippers, tweezers)
- Favorite stained glass or tile pieces to incorporate
- Simple design patterns or inspiration images
Prerequisites
Class Policies
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Jennifer Kuhns
Jennifer lives and works on a small farm in rural Western WA with a menagerie of animals, a very supportive spouse and a young adult daughter. Jennifer and her husband both studied cultural anthropology and still have a passionate interest in culture (ancient and modern) and folk art and travel to other countries as often as possible.
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