A hands-on workshop for pattern lovers and DIY creatives!
Join us for an interactive experience where you’ll design and craft a personalized wooden tray using colorful decorative tiles. This workshop combines pattern play, hands-on gluing, and the satisfying process of grouting to reveal a stunning finished piece- perfect as a catch all for your keys, jewelry, or trinkets!
What to Expect:
- Choose your tile colors and layout your own unique mosaic design.
- Glue down decorative tiles onto a wooden tray base.
- Learn how to grout and clean your mosaic to bring out its full vibrancy.
- Take home a beautiful, functional tray that reflects your personal style.
Please note that this event takes place outdoors in the Horseshoe at Hub RTP courtyard in a shaded area.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Mosaic Design – Arranging small tiles into visually pleasing patterns.
✅ Adhesive Application – Properly gluing tiles to wooden surfaces.
✅ Grouting – Applying and finishing grout to seal and elevate your design.
Who Can Attend?
This workshop is recommended for ages 13+. No prior experience needed- just bring your creativity and willingness to experiment with color and shape!
What to Bring:
Wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little messy!
All materials are provided—just bring your imagination
About the Artist:
Bentley Cook’s favorite art mediums include oil paints, charcoal, pastels, and ink drawings. He has sold numerous pieces and participated in multiple art shows throughout the Carolinas. Driven by a passion for teaching others creative freedoms, Bentley fosters creativity through his art. Currently studying architecture in Charlotte, he has a strong interest in urban design. By merging artistic intuition with spatial thinking, he creates pieces that demonstrate both technical precision and imaginative form.
About Make by You:
Each month, Hub RTP partners with a talented local artist to bring you an intimate, hands-on workshop experience. You’ll explore a new art medium, create something beautiful to take home, and connect directly with the featured artist as they share their inspiration and process. Join us for one—or all—of these creative sessions, each offering a fresh opportunity to learn, make, and be inspired.
Note: By registering and participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video, and audio recordings containing your likeness, image, and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.