GRAND LAKE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Design and Create Two Mosaic Glass Pendants on Grand Lake’s Doorstep
A focused, two-hour workshop at Rocky Mountain Folk School that teaches mosaic design, gluing and grouting so you leave with two wearable glass pendants you made yourself.
Design and Create Two Mosaic Glass Pendants on Grand Lake’s Doorstep.
Set in Grand Lake, Colorado, this hands-on class walks students through the craft of glass mosaic to design, assemble and finish two pendant necklaces—an accessible, guided introduction to mosaic techniques with time for individual creativity.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two finished, wearable pendants
Each participant completes two unique glass mosaic pendants during the session, leaving with polished, wearable pieces and the techniques needed to continue creating at home.
Learn the full mosaic workflow
The class covers every step—from selecting bevels and arranging glass to gluing, setting and grouting—so students experience the entire mosaic process in a single session.
A variety of colorful glass and bevels
Participants work with an array of glass pieces and bevels, allowing personal expression through color and pattern as they design small-scale wearable art.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The two-hour class is relaxed and hands-on: after a brief introduction to materials and safety, students choose glass pieces, sketch or arrange their patterns, glue and set the tiles, then grout and finish two pendants under guided instruction—an immediate, rewarding arc from idea to worn object.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this short studio workshop.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on work, closed-toe shoes, and bring reading glasses if you need them for close detail; bring water or a non-alcoholic beverage.
The workshop meets at Rocky Mountain Folk School, 315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake, CO 80447, and runs approximately two hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The session runs approximately two hours.
Where does the class meet?
At Rocky Mountain Folk School — 315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake, CO 80447.
What will I make?
Participants design and finish two glass mosaic pendant necklaces during the class and leave with completed, wearable pieces.
Do I need prior mosaic experience?
No prior experience is required; the workshop provides guided instruction covering design, gluing and grouting.
What should I wear or bring?
Bring comfortable clothing for hands-on work, closed-toe shoes, reading glasses if needed, and water or a non-alcoholic drink.
What materials will I work with?
Students work with a variety of glass pieces and bevels provided in the class to compose their pendant designs.