Upcycled Masterpieces with Mosaics
Learn mosaics while crafting bold and fun designs at 3 Square Art in Fort Collins, Colorado
Workshop Description
Get ready to turn found objects and even trash into treasure in this electrifying mosaic art class! You’ll craft a one-of-a-kind mosaics using unexpected gems—think broken glass, quirky jewelry, rugged rocks, or chipped pottery—blended with a modern twist and rotating themes. Perfect for beginners or anyone who loves art that’s vivid, tactile, and bursting with personality, this hands-on adventure starts with a quick dive into mosaic history, from ancient wonders to today’s daring designs. Master the tricks of substrates, adhesives, and grout lines, and play with colors that pop. Grab a friend, ignite your creativity, and craft something unforgettable at 3 Square Art!
Details
Age: 15+ All skill and creative levels welcome (younger artists are welcome with accompanying adult)
Experience Required: No prior experience needed. Intermediate and experience students welcome as well!
Materials: All materials provided (unless noted under the class listing)
* Beverages and snacks included!
Fall Session, 2026
Sunday, September 27 from 1-4pm
Theme: From Shards to Art—Broken Plate Mosaic Art
Cost: $75 - 3 Seats Left!
Description: Picassiette is the art of using cut or broken plates originated in France and translates to “plate picker” or “plate thief” using recycled broken plates, left-over ceramics, pottery, and glass to make a mosaic work of art. If you’ve ever visited Parc Guell in Barcelona, you’ve experienced this type of mosaic art firsthand. The park is covered with beautiful, broken pieces of ceramics, glass and stone set on beautifully designed structures by Antoni Gaudi, the famous Catalonian architect. You’ll learn how to nip plates so that the most beautiful designs on borders and centers are preserved and then combined to create a three dimensional feast for the eyes. This class is available for intermediate to advanced mosaic makers.
Materials Needed: All materials are provided, however, feel free to bring Grandma’s china or other memorabilia to include in your design.
From Shards to Art—Broken Plate Mosaic Art
Date: September 27, 2026
Time: Sunday, 1 - 4pm
Description: Picassiette is the art of using cut or broken plates originated in France and translates to “plate picker” or “plate thief” using recycled broken plates, left-over ceramics, pottery, and glass to make a mosaic work of art. If you’ve ever visited Parc Guell in Barcelona, you’ve experienced this type of mosaic art firsthand. The park is covered with beautiful, broken pieces of ceramics, glass and stone set on beautifully designed structures by Antoni Gaudi, the famous Catalonian architect. You’ll learn how to nip plates so that the most beautiful designs on borders and centers are preserved and then combined to create a three dimensional feast for the eyes. This class is available for intermediate to advanced mosaic makers.
Materials Needed: All materials are provided, however, feel free to bring Grandma’s china or other memorabilia to include in your design.
Sunday, October 18 from 1-4pm
Theme: Transforming Rocks, Stones, Agates, and Natural Stones into 3D Mosaics
Cost: $75
Description: It’s fall, so just in time to embrace the natural transformation of our Colorado trees and landscapes into natural, earthy mosaic art! In this hands-on workshop, you will design and create a breathtaking rock and stone mosaic wall hanging, turning ordinary pebbles and rocky-materials into an heirloom-quality focal point for your home (not an outdoor piece). Working with textural materials, you’ll experience a creative release that lets you slow down and work with grounding, tactile natural materials.
Materials Needed: All materials are provided, but feel free to bring agates, semiprecious stones, rocks, or shells to class, incorporating them into your design.
Transforming Rocks, Stones, Agates, and Natural Stones into 3D Mosaics
Date: October 18, 2026
Time: Sunday, 1 - 4pm
Description: It’s fall, so just in time to embrace the natural transformation of our Colorado trees and landscapes into natural, earthy mosaic art! In this hands-on workshop, you will design and create a breathtaking rock and stone mosaic wall hanging, turning ordinary pebbles and rocky-materials into an heirloom-quality focal point for your home (not an outdoor piece). Working with textural materials, you’ll experience a creative release that lets you slow down and work with grounding, tactile natural materials.
Materials Needed: All materials are provided, but feel free to bring agates, semiprecious stones, rocks, or shells to class, incorporating them into your design.
Sunday, November 15 from 1-4pm
Theme: Beaded Mosaic Masterclass: Skip the Grout!
Cost: $65
Description: In this hands-on engaging class, you’ll learn how to use seed beads, bugle beads, and micro beads, to create a vibrant, highly textured and dimensional mosaic composition of a mountain-scape or abstract design. This mosaic method doesn’t require heavy tiles or grout and you’ll end up with a striking original art piece that generates attention.
Note: This workshop does not require past art or mosaic experience, but all levels are welcome, so bring a friend!
Materials Needed: All materials are provided, but feel free to bring small beads from home to incorporate into your design.
Beaded Mosaic Masterclass: Skip the Grout!
Date: November 15, 2026
Time: Sunday, 1 - 4pm
Description: In this hands-on engaging class, you’ll learn how to use seed beads, bugle beads, and micro beads, to create a vibrant, highly textured and dimensional mosaic composition of a mountain-scape or abstract design. This mosaic method doesn’t require heavy tiles or grout and you’ll end up with a striking original art piece that generates attention.
Note: This workshop does not require past art or mosaic experience, but all levels are welcome, so bring a friend!
Materials Needed: All materials are provided, but feel free to bring small beads from home to incorporate into your design.
Sunday, December 13 from 1-4:30pm
Theme: Create A Stunning Culinary Masterpiece Mosaic Charcuterie Board Using Glass Tiles
Cost: $95
Description: Just in time for the holidays for home or to gift your favorite foodie host! In our Charcuterie Mosaic Masterclass you’ll learn the secrets to designing a breathtaking, mosaic tray that will highlight all of your favorite foods on one gorgeous piece. Dazzle your guests with your own mosaic design made with glass tiles of all shapes, colors, and sizes. You can even embellish an edge with an out-of-the-box sliver of bling if you like. This course is for beginners to advanced mosaic-makers.
Note: Instructor will grout and seal the tray for pickup after a week, or you can grout your piece at home. Also, ceramic or pottery substrates are not suitable for this project.
Materials Needed: Materials are provided, or you may bring a wood board, no larger than 6” X 6” or 4” x 12” for design completion in class.
Create A Stunning Culinary Masterpiece Mosaic Charcuterie Board Using Glass Tiles
Date: December 13, 2026
Time: Sunday, 1 - 4:30pm
Description: Just in time for the holidays for home or to gift your favorite foodie host! In our Charcuterie Mosaic Masterclass you’ll learn the secrets to designing a breathtaking, mosaic tray that will highlight all of your favorite foods on one gorgeous piece. Dazzle your guests with your own mosaic design made with glass tiles of all shapes, colors, and sizes. You can even embellish an edge with an out-of-the-box sliver of bling if you like. This course is for beginners to advanced mosaic-makers.
Note: Instructor will grout and seal the tray for pickup after a week, or you can grout your piece at home. Also, ceramic or pottery substrates are not suitable for this project.
Materials Needed: Materials are provided, or you may bring a wood board, no larger than 6” X 6” or 4” x 12” for design completion in class.
Join us for Upcycled Masterpieces with Mosaics!
Register for the Upcycled Masterpieces with Mosaics! If you have any questions or need to contact us, please call or text 970-388-1969 or email us at classes@3squareart.com. Thanks and hope to see you at the next Upcycled Masterpieces with Mosaics class!
Location
3 Square Art - New Classroom (2F)
2415 Donella Ct, Ste 110
Fort Collins, Colorado
*Please note: there is currently no elevator access to the second floor.
Questions? Email info@3squareart.com or call 970-388-1969.
Instructor
Renee Walkup
BA Art, Stephens College; President, Colorado Mosaic Artists
