Mosaic Artist Mary Hong announces her ‘Glass Meets Canvas/Board’ holiday workshops, where she will guide participants in making holiday-themed glass art, including angels and Christmas trees.

Classes will be held November 14-15 and December 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bayou Arts Center.

The class requires no previous mosaic art experience and is well suited for all skill levels. It includes a brief lesson on composition, how to use glass cutting tools, and teaches participants to design and create an original glass artwork on a 12″x12″ canvas or a painted wooden board. The custom designed art is great for gifting or holiday decor.

A professional artist for over 20 years and a glass artist for the past 13, Mary Hong was recently named the 2014 Artist of the Year by Visit South Walton. She has developed a non-traditional mosaic technique that allows the glass to stand rigidly on edge so that light can pass through it, reflecting colors and textures onto the surface.

Mary uses mostly recycled glass, ranging from wine bottles and lamps to dinnerware, to create her art. Class participants are provided a variety of recycled materials, including glass, shells and trinkets, to create their art, and are invited to bring in special items of their own to make the artwork even more personal. You can find out more about Mary Hong and her art by visiting her website.

The entry fee for the workshop is $75 for Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) members and $85 for non-members, and all supplies are included.

To register, email the CAA or call 850-622-5970.