Cuerda Seca Tile Art Classes and Workshops

All workshops are held at Studio C, 730 S. Stone Avenue in Tucson.

Free street parking is available on Stone Ave and surrounding neighborhoods.

Please note that as of October 2025, the main Carly Quinn Designs retail shop has moved to 711 S. 6th Ave.

Our beginner and intermediate workshops are designed to introduce participants to the art of cuerda seca tile glazing. Participants can choose from a pre-outlined tile, and the instructor will guide step by step through tools, color selection, and proper glaze application.

Beginner workshops are usually focused on a single 6" tile, and intermediate workshops focus on are a more complex and labor intensive mural or address sign.

We recommend starting with a beginner workshop to get a feel for the craft before moving on to larger projects.

Your tile will be kiln fired by our team and will be ready to pick up in 3-5 days. Shipping is available at cost.

Our advanced workshops are intended for experienced artists who understand the basics of ceramics glazing.

In the Design-your-Own sessions, participants should bring their own sketch that they'd like to create on tile. We offer both 6" sessions and 12" mural sessions.

Our instructor will guide you through scaling your artwork, transferring the design to tile, drawing wax outlines, and choosing a color palette. You will fully glaze the design, and our team will kiln fire your tiles after the session. Your art will be ready for pick up or shipping in approximately 3-5 business days.

After taking our beginner and intermediate workshop, you are invited to join open studio to create independently.

We have open studio available on select Wednesday-Friday afternoons. You must pre-reserve an open studio slot. Each 3-hour session is $25, which includes access to glaze, supplies, and kiln firing.

Purchase tiles for your project in studio at the following rates:
1-4 tiles: $34 each (Make a trivet or 12" mural)
6-10 tiles: $30 each
11+ tiles: $25 each

Outside ceramics, glaze and tile are not permitted.

Our studio manager will be on site, but the open studio is intended for independent art. Open studio is open to advanced students only for this reason.

If you'd like to find out more about open studio, email us at events@carlyquinndesigns.com.

Our private workshops are great for corporate team building, offsite meetings, birthday parties and art field trips.

Our tile art instructors will lead a led hands-on experience for your group, and all supplies are included. Tile art experiences run from 2-4 hours, depending on the activity and skill level. Participants will fully glaze one or more ceramic tiles, and our instructors will kiln fire them overnight. Tiles will be ready for your group to pick up in 1-5 days depending on your timeline.

Private weekday workshop prices start at $55 per person, with a minimum of 8 participants.

For evening or weekend events, there is an additional event fee.

You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.

Our tile studio is also available to rent as a creative space for offsite meetings and retreats.

Get in touch with our team to reserve your event.

We are doing our best to offer more workshops on nights and weekends. Stay tuned for 2026.