Fanore National School - News


The End Result

June 11th, 2014

Well done to all our children who each made their very own mosaic!

A very special thanks to our artist Sara Foust who helped and guided the children along the way with their pieces.

The finished pieces were amazing!

More photos to follow!

Well done again to all the children and Sara!!


Final Stage!

June 11th, 2014

Today we entered the last stage in our mosaic project, mounting our mosaics.

Firstly, we had to draw the outline on the wall.

Then we mixed the plaster and put it inside the outline.

Thereafter,we placed our finished mosaic on the plaster and waited for it to dry.


Next Step in the Artist to the School Scheme

June 5th, 2014

We have now completed our mosaics!

The next step is to find the right place for the right mosaic!

They look stunning already!

Keep an eye out for the when they are mounted on the wall!!


Artist in the School

May 29th, 2014

We have now completed our mosaics.

Next step involved cutting out the design.


Artist in the School

May 22nd, 2014

After drawing and colouring in our design, the next step was to pick the right coloured tiles.

Ready for the next step!

Picking the right tiles

Thereafter, the tiles were cut to fit into the design.

A Barn Owl

Some Purple Orchids

A Swallow

A Gentian



Artist in the School Commences!

May 15th, 2014

Today we commenced work with Sara Foust on our mosaic mural!

Each child drew their own picture of an animal, bird or flower.

Keep an eye on the website for updates!