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Welcome to. SOFA. Society of Fine Artists. What does SOFA do?. Art works to beautify the school Individual art / craft projects Awareness of Issues through Art. 1. Art works to beautify the school. examples… Murals in Mr. Daley’s shop class The Chapel’s Stained Glass window
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Welcome to SOFA Society of Fine Artists
What does SOFA do? • Art works to beautify the school • Individual art / craft projects • Awareness of Issues through Art
1. Art works to beautify the school examples… • Murals in Mr. Daley’s shop class • The Chapel’s Stained Glass window • Ongoing this year: Large Mosaic
What’s a mosaic? A mosaic is an image made up of small pieces of glass or ceramic tiles that are attached to a surface. If you wish to participate in the large mosaic, please come for the 2 day workshop. You will create a mirror with a mosaic frame within a two hour period, working with an expert in the field. The following week they will be grouted and finished. Cost for materials and lesson: $15 each. See http://www.glassmosaiccanada.com/
2. Individual art / craft projects examples… • Beer top magnets • Christmas cards • Soapstone pendants • Paperclay Christmas ornaments
3. Awareness of Issues through Art examples… • Earth Day Art Competition 2010 • Terry Fox Project 2010 • Overflow: The Waterbottle Project (for Water Awareness Week 2011)
Overflow: The Waterbottle Project what students saw…