Mosaic Classes & Workshops in Seattle
Learn mosaic art in a welcoming mosaic studio in Magnolia, Seattle.
From small projects to large, each class at Magnolia Mosaic combines practical instruction with time to experiment, design, and make something personal.
No previous mosaic experience is required for most classes. Aleksandra guides you through the process step by step, so you can focus on learning the techniques and enjoying the process of making a finished mosaic piece with your own hands.
Mosaic Classes & Workshops for Beginners & Experienced Makers
Magnolia Mosaic offers project-based classes for different interests, time commitments, and skill levels. Most classes are open to beginners, while experienced students can continue to build on the skills they already have.
Choose a project that interests you, learn the techniques while creating a mosaic, and craft a finished piece to take home. Some projects can be completed in a couple hours; others take several sessions, giving you more time to learn a technique and create a larger piece.
Explore our classes and reserve your spot for a hands-on mosaic-making experience in Seattle.
Find A Project That Interests You
The studio offers a wide range of projects that you could do, here’s just a sample.
Create a framed mosaic art portrait inspired by a beloved pet, bird, or flower photo while learning how to arrange and work with mosaic materials in this popular two-day workshop.
You’ll create a stunning 8 × 10-inch mosaic portrait while learning how to:
work with materials,
translate a photo into a mosaic composition,
cut and place glass, and
use adhesives and grout.
In just a single weekend — 6 hours on Saturday to create the mosaic, plus 2 hours on Sunday to grout and finish — you’ll leave with a framed mosaic art piece of your own creation, ready to display or give as a gift.
Open to beginners and those with prior mosaic experience.
Create a beautiful 9 × 9-inch Roman-style marble mosaic using natural marble and traditional techniques. Learn to cut, shape, and arrange marble pieces to create flowing patterns inspired by classical Roman mosaic art.
This 3-week workshop meets for 3 hours once a week. At the end, you’ll leave with a framed art piece of your own creation, ready to display or give as a gift.
Open to both beginners and those with prior mosaic experience.
Craft a beautiful 4" hanging decoration in a 2-hour workshop that will add a personal touch to your holiday celebrations.
Perfect for beginners and open to all skill levels.
Craft a stunning, custom mosaic candle holder to light up your space.
In this beginner-friendly, 2-hour workshop you’ll create a unique candle holder that sparkles when lit while learning essential mosaic techniques.
You’ll leave the workshop with a finished candle holder of your own design, which you can use at home or give as a gift.
Perfect for beginners and open to all skill levels. It’s a great class to learn and practice fundamental mosaic techniques.
Discover the beauty of natural marble as you create your own textured mosaic wall art. In this hands-on, 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn to cut, shape, and arrange marble pieces to create beautiful three-dimensional patterns with depth, movement, and texture.
You’ll leave with a framed mosaic art piece of your own creation that’s ready to display at home or give as a gift.
Perfect for all skill levels, no experience needed.
Private Lessons & Events at Magnolia Mosaic
Looking for something fun to do with friends, family, coworkers, or a special group? Or want guidance on a personal mosaic project?
Magnolia Mosaic offers private lessons or private group workshops, which are perfect for celebrations, parties, corporate team-building, or any other occasion.
Why Create at Magnolia Mosaic?
Artist-led instruction
Magnolia Mosaic is owned and taught by Aleksandra Nadbitova, a professional mosaic artist and instructor. She has been creating mosaic art since 2008 and has been teaching art and mosaic since 2010, working with beginners as well as students with previous art experience, including adults and children.
Her approach is hands-on and instructional: you aren't simply given materials and left to figure out what to do. You'll be guided through the techniques needed for your particular project while having room to develop your own ideas and artistic choices.
A studio built around making
Magnolia Mosaic is a dedicated studio in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, giving students a place to slow down, work with their hands, and concentrate on the creative process.
The studio has space for up to 12 people, allowing classes and workshops to remain personal rather than feeling like a large, impersonal activity.
A Finished Piece You Can Take Home
Every project gives you something tangible to take away.
Depending on the class, you might leave with a piece of home décor, a useful household object, wearable art, a garden feature, a portrait, or a larger statement piece.
That makes the experience about both learning mosaic techniques and making something meaningful.
Classes for different interests and skill levels
There isn't just one way to learn mosaic.
You can start with a two-hour coaster or candle holder, explore a natural-material project such as slate stone mosaic, create a personalized pet portrait, or commit to a multi-session mosaic project such as the Marble Mosaic Workshop, Mosaic Side Table Workshop, or 5-Week Mosaic Project Class.
That range makes it possible to choose a class based on your interests, available time, and desired finished piece.
Know What's Included
For classes where the stated price includes materials and Seattle sales tax, you know what is covered before you book.
Current class prices range from $39 for a Mosaic Coaster to $395 for the 5-Week Mosaic Project Class, with several projects between those price points.
The difference in price reflects the project itself, the amount of studio time, the materials involved, and the number of sessions.
Learn Mosaic Art in a Real Working Studio
Mosaic making is more than putting pieces of tile together. The direction of each piece, the spacing, color, texture, materials, and overall composition all change the way a finished mosaic looks.
At Magnolia Mosaic, classes are designed around that hands-on process.
You’ll learn how to work with materials, plan a composition, cut and place tile or glass, use adhesives and grout, and make decisions that turn individual pieces into a cohesive mosaic.
Each project gives you the opportunity to create something of your own while learning the skills behind mosaic art.
More Than a Mosaic Class: Make Something Personal
A mosaic can be decorative, practical, sentimental, or all three.
You might create a house number for your front entrance, a serving tray for your home, a stepping stone for your garden, a portrait of a beloved pet, or a pendant you can wear.
You can also incorporate personal materials into selected projects. For example, the Slate Stone Mosaic class allows students to bring meaningful pieces such as beach glass, a smooth stone, or driftwood to work into their design.
That's part of what makes mosaic making so rewarding: the finished object can carry a connection to the person who made it.
About Magnolia Mosaic
Magnolia Mosaic is a real mosaic art studio in Seattle, founded and owned by Aleksandra Nadbitova, a professional mosaic artist and instructor.
Aleksandra has been creating mosaic art since 2008 and teaching art and mosaic since 2010. Her teaching experience includes working with children at summer art camps in Shoreline, as well as teaching mosaic classes for adults and students with different levels of experience.
At Magnolia Mosaic, she combines her professional mosaic experience with a hands-on teaching approach. Students learn practical skills such as cutting and shaping mosaic materials, arranging pieces, choosing materials and adhesives, grouting, and finishing their projects. Classes are designed to provide guidance while also giving students room to develop their own ideas and artistic choices.
Magnolia Mosaic offers small, hands-on mosaic classes in Seattle, with the studio accommodating up to 12 students. The goal is to create a welcoming environment where students can learn mosaic techniques, enjoy the creative process, and leave with a finished piece they have made themselves.
Ready to Make Your Own Mosaic?
Choose a project, learn the techniques, and spend a few hours creating something by hand.
You might be completely new to mosaic art, looking for a creative activity in Seattle, or ready to spend more time developing a larger piece. Magnolia Mosaic offers projects for different interests and experience levels.
Explore the classes, choose your project, and come make something of your own.
Mosaic Class Pricing
Magnolia Mosaic offers projects at different price points depending on the project, materials, studio time, and number of sessions.
Current class prices range from $39 for a Mosaic Coaster to $395 for the 5-Week Mosaic Project Class.
What Students Say
“I have taken a few different classes with Aleksandra and have loved each one - (picture frame, side table, votive, mirror - just to name a few) She is very knowledgeable in Mosaic and loves teaching others. Aleksandra is patient and excellent in guiding you through your project, especially if it's your first time and you're not sure where to start - she is great with color and helping you choose or narrow down your choices so you end up with a finished product you will love. I am so happy that I took that first class with Aleksandra and I cannot recommend her enough!!”
— Christine Warren
“I found out about Magnolia Mosaic from a friend of mine who wanted to learn various mosaic styles. I tagged along not knowing anything and not researching much ahead of the class. We took the stepping stones class where we each, there were 6 participants, decorated a round stone with the help from Aleksandra. Love how helpful she is, but never pushy. She constantly gave us feedback and options if we were stuck on the color choice or shape of the piece, guiding us at every step. Everyone’s stone was completely different and every participant seemed to really enjoy the process. I’m definitely going back for more classes. Aleksandra has so much knowledge about the various types of mosaic and I love that she opened this hands-on mosaic studio in Seattle. Also, there are plenty of parking spots right in front of the studio, no need to stress about parking for 3+ hours at a time.”
— Anna Hoychuk
“I took the Stepping Stone Mosaic class, and it was a wonderful hands-on experience! Aleksandra made everything easy to understand by guiding us step-by-step with great patience. My final stepping stone turned out beautifully, and I'm really proud of how it looks. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in trying mosaic art for the first time!”
— Natalya P
Where to Find Us
Centrally located in Seattle, with easy parking in front of the studio and accessible via public transportation. Fisherman’s Terminal is a nearby landmark.
The studio is convenient for students coming from Magnolia or nearby neighborhoods, including Queen Anne, Ballard, Fremont, Interbay, and West Seattle, as well as from the broader Seattle area.
Students come to the studio for classes and workshops, making it a local destination for hands-on mosaic art.
Still have questions?
Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
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Yes, beginner-friendly instruction is a central part of Magnolia Mosaic. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to come!
Classes are designed to introduce the relevant techniques step-by-step while you giving you the hands-on experience of working on an actual mosaic project of your own design.
You do not need to know how to cut tile, design a mosaic, or work with grout before attending. Unless otherwise noted, classes are designed for both beginners as well as for students with previous mosaic experience.
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Prices at Magnolia Mosaic include Seattle sales tax and, in most cases, all materials. Some individual classes may vary in the materials provided; see the class listings for any exceptions.
Prices for classes currently range from about $39 for a small Mosaic Coaster project to $395 for a large 5-week mosaic project series. The difference in prices reflects the size of the projects, the materials involved, the amount of studio time, and the number of sessions.
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Magnolia Mosaic offers a wide range of projects that you can choose from, including but not limited to:
pet portraits,
mirror or picture frames,
micro-mosaic pendants,
mosaic house numbers,
side tables,
coasters or candle holders,
serving trays
Scheduled classes change regularly, so check back often. If there’s a class you’re interested in that’s not currently available, get in touch and we can let you know when it’s next scheduled.
If there’s something else you want to create, you can:
book a private lesson or group event,
sign up for a 5-week project series where you can work on your own personal project, or
get in touch to discuss options.
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Class duration depends on the project. Some introductory, small projects take around two hours, while larger projects require longer classes and/or multiple sessions.
The class listing indicates the number of sessions and the total number of hours for each class.
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Yes, Magnolia Mosaic offers private workshops for celebrations, parties, corporate team-building, or other special occasions.
Private Group Mosaic Workshops are available for groups of about 5 to 10 people and can be arranged around the mosaic project, group size, date, and available studio schedule.
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Yes, Magnolia Mosaic offers private lessons and workshops.
Private events can be arranged around the mosaic project, group size, date, and available studio schedule.
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1. Cutting Tools:
The tools used for cutting tiles and glass are sharp. Please handle them with care and follow the instructions provided during class.
Always cut away from your body and keep your fingers clear of the cutting line.
2. Safety Glasses (Choose your personal classes or safety glasses):
Protective eye wear is required. Safety glasses are recommended to protect your eyes from small tile or glass shards during cutting. Feel free to bring your own or ask to borrow a pair in class.
3. Protective Clothing:
Wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting messy, as we’ll be working with adhesives and grout.
Closed-toe shoes are recommended to protect your feet from any dropped materials.
4. Work Area Awareness:
Be mindful of others while cutting and assembling pieces to avoid accidental injury.
Keep your work area tidy to prevent slipping or knocking over tools.
5. Health and Safety:
If you’re sensitive to adhesives or grout dust, consider bringing a face mask.
Wash your hands thoroughly after working with materials to avoid skin irritation.
If you have any questions or concerns before the class, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Cancellations made 48 hours or more before the scheduled class start time are eligible for a full refund or credit toward a future class.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class, and no-shows, are non-refundable, as materials are purchased and prepared in advance for each participant.
If the Studio cancels a class (due to low enrollment, illness, or weather), participants will be offered a full refund or a free reschedule.
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Ages 12+ and adults of all ages with no experience.
Most classes are suitable for teens and older children, ages 12-15 with adult supervision - check the description or contact us for details.