Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop
In the 1970s, St. Madeleine's Sophie's Center expanded its programs to offer its first art classes. With the first art classes, an untapped wealth of talent was revealed.
Many students who had not been able to express themselves through traditional means were sharing their once hidden feelings through vibrant, original works of art on canvas, wood, glass and other media.
The program became so popular it outgrew the available space and with generous community support moved to a 2200 square foot off-campus working art studio and gallery which has become known as Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop and in 2007 Sophie's Too opened on the main campus.
Sophie's Gallery is designed as a partnership of artists, gallery, and community. As such, student art is exhibited in the community at local businesses, high schools, libraries, art shows and events.
To view art created by Sophie's artists visit the gallery Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. The gallery is located in the heart of historic downtown El Cajon's Art and Heritage District. Sophie's Gallery hosts several art receptions throughout the year highlighting the work of its artists. If you would like to receive email notices, send us your email address at sophiesgallery@stmsc.org.
Sophie's Gallery is featured on San Diego Union Tribune's website: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/multimedia/070315sophie/index.html
2008 Schedule of Art Classes & Events
The Art of Beaded Jewelry
Friday May 2nd / 5 to 9 PM
Make a beaded necklace or bracelet using semi-precious gems.
Take home a lovely gift for Mother's day or treat your self with a new fashion statement!
In this workshop you will learn how to design and string beaded jewelry.
The class is sponsored by the Sibling Support Group of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
We will provide pizza for your evening snack!
$40, taught by Cyndy Fought
Paper Pulp
Friday June 6th / 5 to 9 PM / Make paper from pulp
Saturday June 7th / 10 AM - 3 PM / Use paper for art project
Learn to make hand made paper in this two-day class.
Take home finished cards, paper, and journal covers.
This workshop is held in conjunction with the Wieghorst Museum's Heritage Days.
$30, taught by Lynne Holyoke
3rd Annual Alley Cat Art Walk
Join us Friday, July 11th, for the opening reception of the Alley Cat Art Show sponsored by The Friends of the East County Arts Inc., from 5:30 - 9 PM, Friday evening.
Saturday, July 12th enjoy live music all day at our stage on Rea Ave.including local musician, Gregory Page,
joined by artist Mark Rimland for a book-signing of The Secret Night World of Cats.
Explore your creativity in art classes offered in our studios and the roam the alley to view artists booths,
The German American Club Beer Garden, and visit neighboring businesses, restaurants, and museums.
Fun and FREE for the entire family!
Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop - 109 Rea Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 - 619.593.2205
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