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Turning Scrap into Stone: A Recycled Glass Mosaic Stepping Stone Workshop in Denver
A hands-on, instructor-led class in Denver where participants ages 14 and up design and set recycled studio glass into cement to create a durable garden stepping stone.
Turning Scrap into Stone: A Recycled Glass Mosaic Stepping Stone Workshop in Denver.
Set inside D&L Art Glass Supply in northwest Denver, this summer workshop teaches you to transform studio scrap into a colorful mosaic stepping stone. Over the course of the session you’ll learn layout, placement and cement finishing techniques so your piece is both decorative and built to last.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Recycled studio glass becomes garden art
The class uses recycled scrap glass from the studio, letting you repurpose colorful fragments into a compact, weather-ready stepping stone.
Step‑by‑step guidance from instructors
Expert instructors walk participants through planning a layout, arranging pieces and setting glass into cement so even first-timers leave with a finished work.
A durable piece ready for the garden
By the end of the session you’ll have a one‑of‑a‑kind stepping stone—designed, assembled and finished during class—to brighten a patio or planting bed.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
The pace is focused and hands-on: you begin with sketching and composing a design, move into selecting and arranging recycled glass pieces, and finish by setting those pieces into poured cement with instructor guidance. Expect a communal studio atmosphere where technique and creative choices are taught in parallel so participants walk away with a finished stepping stone.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should take note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for 3 hours.
Wear close‑toed shoes and bring a water bottle if you prefer to have your own; a filtered water fountain is available on site.
Meet at 1440 W 52nd Ave, Denver, CO 80221, USA.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The workshop lasts 3 hours.
Where does the class meet?
The meeting location is 1440 W 52nd Ave, Denver, CO 80221, USA.
What age can participate?
Participants must be ages 14 and up.
Do I need to bring materials or tools?
No — recycled scrap glass from the studio and the materials needed for setting the mosaic are provided; bring close‑toed shoes and a water bottle as noted.
Will I finish my stepping stone in class?
Yes — instructors guide you through design, placement and finishing so you leave class with a completed stepping stone.