TCA students aid Philippines with artistic touch
July 29, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.
How can leftover art mats help the rebuilding effort in the Philippines?
Ask the students at Trenton Catholic Academy.
Under the “Phriends for Philippines” project, students in TCA’s Upper School are creating beautiful pins from leftover art supplies. All proceeds from sales of the objects will go to relief efforts in the Philippines.
Upper School art teacher Tricia Hutman said that students did a similar project following the Haiti earthquake in 2010. “The families of several students had been directly affected by the earthquake in Haiti,” said Hutman. “Our students always look for interesting ways to raise money or to help others in need.” After the students painted designs on the pin, an enamel coating gave them rigidity and the illusion of shiny stone or porcelain. Students let their creative juices flow while creating each unique design of a rock album cover, flower or classic art subjects.
The pins or magnets are placed in plastic bags for sale. A card on the bag contains a prayer for Philippines, and a mention that the items were handmade by a TCA student.
“It’s great to be part of this project and to actively do something that helps the people of the Philippines,” said freshman Mariana Sanchez. “Service is an important part of who we are at TCA.”
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How can leftover art mats help the rebuilding effort in the Philippines?
Ask the students at Trenton Catholic Academy.
Under the “Phriends for Philippines” project, students in TCA’s Upper School are creating beautiful pins from leftover art supplies. All proceeds from sales of the objects will go to relief efforts in the Philippines.
Upper School art teacher Tricia Hutman said that students did a similar project following the Haiti earthquake in 2010. “The families of several students had been directly affected by the earthquake in Haiti,” said Hutman. “Our students always look for interesting ways to raise money or to help others in need.” After the students painted designs on the pin, an enamel coating gave them rigidity and the illusion of shiny stone or porcelain. Students let their creative juices flow while creating each unique design of a rock album cover, flower or classic art subjects.
The pins or magnets are placed in plastic bags for sale. A card on the bag contains a prayer for Philippines, and a mention that the items were handmade by a TCA student.
“It’s great to be part of this project and to actively do something that helps the people of the Philippines,” said freshman Mariana Sanchez. “Service is an important part of who we are at TCA.”