Tempered Glass Workshop

Workshop is $225(includes Lunch & materials)

Date: May 30-31, 2026 - Saturday & Sunday
Skill Level: all levels welcome - No previous mosaic experience necessary
Hours: Sat. 10am – 5pm with a one-hour lunch break @ Mrs. Macs Filling Station Restaurant
Sun. 10am - 12am (grouting)
Materials included: All materials included
Minimum # of students: 6

All materials included

Location: 953 Old Dixie Hwy # B5, Vero Beach

Description: Explore the world of tempered glass mosaics. Tempered glass mosaics, often referred to as "crash glass" art, utilize shattered safety glass pieces to craft stunning, textured, and radiant decorative surfaces. The process includes placing broken tempered glass—which shatters into fine, non-sharp fragments—over a base layer of paint, glitter, or images, frequently achieving a three-dimensional, jewel-like look.

In this workshop, you will design a 8x8 mosaic with this fantastic glass. Every stage of the tempered and textured glass technique is incredibly gratifying. You will engage in painting, decorating, gluing glass, and grouting. The outcome will be a unique work of art.

This workshop is centered solely on the technique of utilizing transparent, reclaimed tempered glass in mosaic projects.

Some of the topics that will be discussed include tools, materials and where to find them, substrates, adhesives, and colorants.

This workshop usually consists of two consecutive sessions: one full day for glasswork, and a shorter day for grouting, held at my studio. On the second day, we will grout the pieces and you will learn how to color the grout. No prior experience is required!

**A list of lunch choices will be sent to you at registration so you can choose what you want.

Claudia Lucia is a talented artist, surface pattern designer, and photographer living in Vero Beach, FL. She fell in love with art and colors as a kid. Back in 1998, during a trip to her home country, Colombia, she stumbled upon stained glass art. After taking a class, she was hooked! This passion led her to create stunning mosaics using stained glass, smalti, and mixed media. She also enjoys painting mandalas and landscapes with acrylics and watercolors, mixing it all up with her mosaic creations. Claudia makes vibrant, one-of-a-kind original art for her clients, ranging from wall art to unique pendants. Three of her wall mosaics were exhibited in 2021 and 2022 at "Art by the Sea" in the Vero Beach Museum of Art. She draws inspiration from the beauty of Gaia, the mysteries of the universe, and sacred geometry. Claudia even teaches classes now and then at the Vero Beach Art Club and at her own Studio/Gallery in Vero Beach. Plus, she’s picked up photography from her husband, and together they run a real estate photography business called "Perfect Images Virtual Media" in Vero Beach, Florida. Her love for Florida's breathtaking landscapes shines through in her art and photos. To check out more of Claudia’s work, you can find her on Facebook @GlassArtCollective, or stop by her Studio/Gallery for classes and workshops. If you need to reach out, you can contact her at glassartcoll@gmail.com

About Instructor Claudia Jaramillo

Cancellation Policy: In-Studio Class Policies

Customers have the opportunity to rebook, or gift your spot, online or email glassartcoll@gmail.com with 7+ days notice. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in the case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be non refundable. Before booking, please verify you and anyone in your party are at least 12 years of age for stained glass classes and workshops. Minors should be accompanied by an adult at all times. Attendees younger than this will only be allowed to observe and are not allowed to handle any of the stained glass tools or equipment.

Health & Safety

Closed toed shoes