Have you ever wanted to learn how to work with clay? I love it. And I want to share my techniques with you.

I enjoy making 3 D tiles and ornaments because I love sculpting and it makes my mosaics much more dynamic.

Tile Making Workshop (Tuesdays and Thursdays) April 7, 9, 21, 23 2026

Classes are Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 – 7:00p.m. 4180 W Plantation St.

Learn how to make mosaic tile from scratch to use in various mosaic projects. Learn Robin’s unique glazing techniques. Price includes lesson, clay, tools and 2 firings. There is a material / glaze fee $ 30.00 at the class. We will discuss design application.

Mosaic Bench Workshop, March 6 & 7, 2026

Is making a mosaic bench on your bucket list! Here’s your chance.

Class Includes pre-made tile by Robin to choose from. The cost is $ 1,025.00 and includes bench, tile, glue, grout, tax and lesson. Tiles include up to 5 large size tiles (3″ to 5″ tiles) and all the filler tile to complete the bench top and sides. It is an intensive 2 day workshop and will be held outdoors. You will be bending over, squatting, and using elbow grease to complete your bench. It will be held at Robin’s home studio.

If you would like custom tile (like your pets or favorite critters) created for you, contact me. Cost is extra.

Critter tiles such as coyotes, rabbits, wild cats, roadrunners with extra cute details are priced accordingly and will be extra.

To reserve your place, (you can also have your spouse or sig. other to help as well). You will have to make arrangements to transport the completed bench to your home on the following Monday.

Please call 520-882-8099 to discuss. Robin likes to speak personally to every student directly to answer any questions. It’s going to be a fun and fabulous project to add to your garden or patio.

You may send a check to Robin Chlad, 4180 W Plantation St. Tucson, AZ, 85741 or register here by clicking the Paypal button class will be held at Robin’s studio.

Ceramic 3- Dimensional Flower Tiles part 1

I will be offering a Ceramic 3-dimensional Flower class date TBA

Clay, lesson, tools and 2 firings are included in this class. A glaze list will be provided and will need to be purchased at Marjons Ceramic Supply Store. Students will be learning how to create these two samples.  The Saguaro Cactus flower and the Mexican Bird of Paradise. Last fall I taught a Shrine building class. Now it is time to offer the 3 dimensional aspects of the project. This class is for any clay and mosaic artists that would like to use more sculptural work in their projects. The focus will be on technique and color. Student will have the opportunity to make several examples to grasp the technique.

These are stunning 3-D tiles to be used for mosaics. 

Ceramic 3- Dimensional Flower Tile Class part 2 (roses and Datura-desert lily) tba

This class focuses on components of mosaic tiled larger art project. Last fall I taught a Shrine building class. Now it is time to offer the 3 dimensional aspects of the project. This class is for any clay and mosaic artists that would like to use more sculptural work in their projects. Pictured here is a sample of how I use the 3-d flower tiles. The focus will be on technique and color. Student will have the opportunity to make several examples of flowers to grasp the technique.

Date TBA

Held at 4180 W Plantation st.

The Rose and the Datura flowers are a 3 d flower I have developed myself and use them in mosaic projects all the time. Clay, lesson, tools and 2 firings are included in this class. A glaze list will be provided and will need to be purchased at Marjons Ceramic Supply Store. Students will be learning how to create these two samples. 

Date TBA