GLASS MOSAIC CLASSES in the GARDEN

Buddy Smith will be teaching the art of making glass mosaics at Alta Vista Gardens.

The classes will be in two-3 hour sessions. Compared to other crafts, mosaic is quite simple and the learning curve to complete a project is relatively short. All the steps necessary to finish your project will be covered in class. All the tools and materials will be provided for your project, including a selection of designs to work from. The class fee is $75.00.

When:  Thursdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm on 2 consecutive Thursdays

• Dates to be announced

Where: The classes will be held at the beautiful Jungle Observation Patio in Alta Vista Gardens.

To reserve your space please send the class fee to:

Alta Vista Gardens c/o Recreation & Community Services 200 Civic Center Drive Vista, CA 92084

 If further information is needed please e-mail Buddy at Bsmithartglass@sbcglobal.net or give him a call, 760 806 8231.

Instructor, Buddy Smith, has been working with glass since 1974, first as a hobby but since 1982 it has been his full time means of support. He has done the stained glass windows for 5 churches, etched glass windows for the Synagogue of the San Diego Jewish Academy, sculptures of glass and copper for the Guam International Airport and Guam Judicial Building, the stained glass windows for the Poway Library Children's wing and 3 sculptures for the "Kites over Vista" Public Art Project. A recent Public Art Project he completed was "Boomerang", a 27-foot long etched glass wall in the Student Services/Transfer center at MiraCosta College. He has done stained and etched glass for hundreds of homes throughout San Diego County over the last 25 years. You can view his website at: www.bsmithartglass.com.