Create Glass Art in Lake Geneva
Beginner-friendly mosaic and fused glass workshops in Karen’s working glass studio. Classes are intentionally small, affordable, welcoming, and hands-on, with room to create, ask questions, and enjoy the process.
Choose from one-time workshops, multi-week mosaic project series, private groups, gift certificates, and special glass-on-glass mosaic classes.
No art experience needed. Classes start at $25.
“We had an amazing experience at Lake Geneva Art Studio. My husband and I did a fused glass class for our wedding anniversary and the owner was so helpful, encouraging and sweet, I cannot wait to go back and take more classes with her. If you’re looking for something fun to do while you’re in town, I highly recommend. -Allison H Google Review
Choose Your Workshop
Find the Lake Geneva art workshop that fits the kind of creative experience you’re looking for: from a simple one-hour introduction to glass art, to a larger hands-on project, to an immersive stained-glass-inspired mosaic experience.
Lake Geneva Art Studio offers relaxed, beginner-friendly workshops where you can slow down, try something new, and create a beautiful piece of art in a welcoming small-group studio setting. No art experience is needed. You’ll receive guidance, encouragement, prepared materials, and individual help as you create.
Whether you are visiting Lake Geneva, planning a creative outing with friends, spending time with family, or simply looking for something restorative and different to do, there is a workshop that fits your style.
New! One-Hour Intro Workshops
Perfect if you want to try glass art in a simple, approachable way. These beginner-friendly classes are great for visitors, friends, couples, and anyone who wants a creative Lake Geneva experience without a long time commitment.
Fused Glass Artwork Workshops
A more involved hands-on experience where you’ll create your own kiln-fired glass artwork using colorful glass pieces, shapes, textures, and design elements. This is a great choice if you want more time to explore color, design, and personal creativity.
Mosaic Workshops and Project Series
Create with glass, tile, and mosaic materials in a relaxed studio setting. Choose a one-time mosaic workshop or a 4-week small-group series where you can build a larger project, such as a mosaic guitar or birdhouse, step by step.
Cathedral Glass Mosaic Workshop
A special 4-hour glass-on-glass workshop using colorful cathedral glass and specialty pieces that catch and reflect the light. This immersive workshop is ideal for anyone who wants a deeper, more artful studio experience.
Every workshop is designed to be welcoming, creative, and beginner-friendly. You do not need to know what you are doing before you arrive, you just need to be willing to play with color, try something new, and enjoy the process.
New! Intro to Fused Glass
Looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind Lake Geneva activity that feels creative, artistic, and restorative?
Join Lake Geneva Art Studio for a beginner-friendly 1-hour fused glass class where you’ll create a real kiln-fired glass artwork to display, gift, or keep as a special Lake Geneva memory.
Choose a 2-inch glass heart or butterfly and decorate it with colorful glass accents, frit, stringers, glass paint, and small embellishments. No art experience is needed. Karen will guide you step by step so you can create something beautiful, personal, and unique.
This is a simple, approachable class, but the finished piece is true fused glass art. After class, your design will be kiln-fired and can be finished with a bail so it can be hung as a small ornament, sun catcher, or keepsake.
Finished pieces will be ready for pickup within 2 weeks. Shipping is available for an additional charge.
Cost: $25 per person
Class times: Fridays 4:30-5:30 p.m. and select Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00-2:00 p.m.
All materials included. Beginner-friendly.
Beginner-Friendly Workshops
Choose from a rotating schedule of fused glass and mosaic workshops designed for beginners. Each workshop focuses on one featured project, such as a fused glass art square, fused glass suncatcher, mosaic coasters, or a mosaic trivet.
These workshops are relaxed, creative, and easy to step into. I’ll introduce the materials, share design tips, and offer individual help and suggestions as you create. No art experience is needed.
Fused glass feels a little like decorating with glass. You’ll choose colors, arrange shapes, layer details, and build a design that will be kiln-fired after class.
Guests can create from their own imagination or bring a simple inspiration image. I can help turn an idea into a 5 x 5 design guide to use under the glass, making this project especially approachable for beginners.
Mosaic feels a little like making your own puzzle. You’ll arrange colorful glass and tile pieces into a design with pattern, texture, movement, and sparkle.
Mosaic gives you room to slow down and build your design piece by piece. You can keep your layout simple or add more detail as you go, and I’ll help with cutting, placement, and finishing choices along the way.
Workshop details:
Fused Glass Workshops: 2 hours
Mosaic Workshops: 3 hours
Price: $75 per person
Class size: Limited to 6 participants
Includes: Materials, tools, supplies, and instruction
Mosaic workshops also include a take-home grout kit.
Fused glass pieces are kiln-fired after class and picked up at a later date.
These workshops are a good fit for beginners, friends, couples, visitors, mother-daughter outings, and anyone who wants a creative experience without pressure.
Select dates are available for each project type. Click below to view current workshops and book.
Mosaic Project Options
Mosaic Project Options
Create a larger mosaic artwork in a relaxed, beginner-friendly studio setting. These projects are designed for people who want more time to explore color, pattern, texture, and personal expression while making something beautiful by hand.
Choose the mosaic experience that fits your schedule:
Four-Week Mosaic Project Series
A weekly small-group series designed for locals or anyone who wants to work at a comfortable pace over several sessions. Current project options may include a mosaic guitar or mosaic birdhouse.
Weekend Mosaic Guitar Workshop
An immersive weekend workshop for friends, small groups, or visitors who want to create a colorful mosaic guitar over one weekend. Participants will design and mosaic their guitar during longer studio sessions, then return for a shorter grouting and finishing session.
No mosaic or art experience is needed. Karen will provide guidance, materials, tools, and individual help throughout the process. Each class is intentionally small so everyone has space to create and receive support.
Cathedral Glass Mosaic Workshop
Create a luminous glass-on-glass mosaic using colorful cathedral glass and specialty pieces that catch and reflect the light.
In this 4-hour workshop, you’ll arrange glass on a clear round base to create a stained-glass inspired artwork for display. You’ll choose colors, explore pattern and movement, and build a piece that feels personal, beautiful, and display-worthy.
No mosaic experience is needed. I’ll introduce the materials and share design guidance at the beginning, then offer individual help and suggestions as you create.
Price: $150 per person
Class length: 4 hours
Class size: Limited to 4 participants
Includes: Materials, tools, supplies, and instruction
Best for: Guests who want a slower, more spacious glass art experience and a finished piece with a special stained-glass feeling.
Private Small-Group Workshops
Gather 4 to 6 people and enjoy your own private creative workshop at Lake Geneva Art Studio.
Private groups are $75 per person, the same price as joining a scheduled class. There is a $300 minimum for a private workshop, and there is no extra private-group fee.
Choose one project for your group: fused glass or mosaic. Everyone will make the same type of project, but each person can choose their own colors, patterns, and design details.
Private workshops are a wonderful option for birthdays, friend groups, family time, mother-daughter outings, visitors, retreats, or anyone who wants a creative Lake Geneva experience with their own group.
Price: $75 per person
Minimum: 4 guests / $300
Group size: 4 to 6 people
Projects: Fused glass or mosaic
Best for: Friends, families, birthdays, small celebrations, visitors, and private creative outings
Give the Gift of Creativity
Looking for a thoughtful gift?
Lake Geneva Art Studio gift certificates give someone a relaxing, hands-on creative experience in a warm and welcoming studio. They’re perfect for birthdays, thank-you gifts, holidays, girls’ weekends, Mother’s Day, or anyone who would enjoy slowing down and making something beautiful.
Choose from two gift certificate options:
Individual Workshop Gift Certificate
A thoughtful gift for one person to enjoy a fused glass or mosaic class. They’ll receive instruction, materials, tools, and time to create something beautiful in the studio.
Private Group Gift Certificate
A wonderful option for friends, family, visitors, or a small celebration. Private groups can choose fused glass or mosaic, gather 4 to 6 people, and schedule a time that works for their group.
Gift certificates are a meaningful way to give creativity, connection, and a memorable Lake Geneva experience.
Inside the Studio
Lake Geneva Art Studio is located at 2491 Crest Drive in Lake Geneva, in a quiet, tucked-away location just a few minutes from the lake.
Inside the studio, you’ll find colorful glass, project examples, creative materials, and plenty of inspiration to help you get started. Classes and workshops are intentionally small so each guest has room to work, ask questions, and enjoy the creative process without feeling rushed.
The best way to visit the studio is by signing up for a scheduled class, workshop, private group, or special event. This helps keep the experience relaxed, prepared, and personal for each guest.
Whether you are coming on your own, with a friend, or with a private group, the studio is a comfortable place to slow down, create something beautiful, and enjoy a little time away from the everyday.
