Mosaic Bench Workshop February 27 & 28, 2026

Next Mosaic Bench Workshop is scheduled for February 27 & 28, 2026

Is making a mosaic garden bench on your bucket list? Pick from hundreds of handmade tiles by Robin to design your very own bench. Learn how to design, glue and grout it all in with expertise.

Includes: The cost is $ 1125.00 and includes pre-made tiles by Robin, a concrete bench reinforced with rebar, filler tile, glue, grout, tax, and lesson. Tiles include up to 4 large-size tiles (3″ to 5″ tiles) and all the filler tiles to complete the bench. It is an intensive 2-day workshop. We will begin on Friday morning at 8 and work designing and gluing for 5 hours. On Saturday we will begin at 8 a.m. mixing and applying the grout until finished, 3-4 hours. You will be bending over, squatting, and using elbow grease to complete your bench.  Also, you may bring a spouse or significant other to help you with your bench.

The following Monday you will be able to take your bench home. You will need to make arrangements to have someone come help you load the bench into your vehicle. 

Options:

If you would like custom tiles (like your pets or favorite critters) created for you, contact me. The cost is extra. If you like and want any tile you have seen on my benches please send me a note telling me you want specific tiles. I will make sure I have them set aside for you.

Understanding:

Many people have taken my mosaic classes over the years and I only make a certain number of tile for each class. For instance, if you want a certain number of Saguaro tiles or barrel cactus or a cat, etc…then you need to tell me. Otherwise, it’s the luck of the draw when everyone gets to the workshop at the same time. But I promise there are always plenty of beautiful and whimsical tiles for everyone to choose from.

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

If you would like to have your bench grouted for you, there will be an extra cost.

Reservations:

Please call to reserve. 520-882-8099. 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.

Send check to Robin Chlad, 4180 W Plantation St. Tucson, AZ, 85741

Or pay online below!

Photos from April 2024 Bench Workshop

These photos are from our April 2023 Bench Workshop:

Get inspired with all this tile to choose from.

October 2025 Bench Workshop has been filled!

Next Mosaic Bench Workshop scheduled for February 27 & 28, 2026!

4 Comments

  1. I’m interested in signing up for the Feb 2024 bench workshop, should I just sign up online or do you want to talk to me first?

    Thanks, Dixie
    360-739-2091

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    1. Go ahead and sign up. We can message each other if you want special tiles reserved for your bench. Let me know. Thanks.

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  2. Joanne Volpe's avatar Joanne Volpe

    Good morning Robin… I love your artwork and have quite a few of your whimsical plates, bowls, etc… purchased at various art fairs in town.

    I’m wondering if you sell your tiles individually or only in sets? I’m interested in purchasing your purple cactus, barrel cactus and a few others…

    If sold individually please let me know how I might go about purchasing.

    Thank you!
    Joannevolpe@me.com

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    1. Hi Joanne, I do sell individual tiles. How many purple cactus are you looking for? How big a project are you working on? That will determine how much you need. I have barrel cactus too. What other tiles were you thinking?

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