HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS - Fleming College

tinuing Education and 

porate Training Office 

McRae Campus 

555 Bonaccord Street 

P. O. Box 4350 

Peterborough, ON 

K9J 7B1 

.888.269.6929 

ww.flemingcollege.ca 

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HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 

2012 

Course 

Calendar

• Art Courses 

• Art Certificates 

• Visual and Creative Arts Diploma 

Visual and Creative Arts Diploma (VCAD) 

Fleming College offers unique and flexible options for 

earning a diploma in the visual arts. 

We offer Certificates in: 

• Artist Blacksmith 

• Ceramics 

• Drawing & Painting 

• Digital Image Design 

• Fibre Arts 

• Glassblowing 

• Jewellery 

• Photo Arts 

• Sculpture 

See page 96 for more information 

or visit our website. 

hsta.ca

Welcome! 

Haliburton School of The Arts 

College Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 

Courses and Programs 

Course Listings by Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 

Expressive Arts – Ontario College Graduate Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . .9 

Expressive Arts Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 

Spring 2012 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 

Concentrated Study, Drawing and Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

HSTA at OCAD University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Summer 2012 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

Fall 2012 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 

HSTA at McMichael Canadian Art Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 

Visual and Creative Arts Diploma (VCAD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 

Instructor Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 

General Information 

Bursaries and Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 

Registration Form and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 

Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 

FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 

Activities Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 

Haliburton Sculpture Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 

Art Talks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 

Entertainment – On Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 

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Sudbury 

4.5 hrs 

Huntsville 

Toronto 

2.5 hrs 

Get Creative this Year! 

Haliburton 

Peterborough 

1.5 hrs 

Dates 

The majority of courses are held in the summer months, with 

additional offerings in the fall and spring . The courses listed in 

this calendar are arranged seasonally from Spring to Fall 2012 . 

times 

Week-long courses: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday 

unless otherwise indicated . (Some courses are 6 days .) 

Saturday workshops: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 

• Over 100 Full-time and Continuing Education programs 

in Business, Hospitality, Skilled Trades and Technology, 

Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Visual 

Arts, Education, Health and Wellness, and Law, Justice 

and Community Services . 

• Full-time students: over 6,000 

Part-time students: 10,000 

Alumni: 60,000 

• Campus Locations 

– Peterborough 

– Lindsay 

– Cobourg 

– Haliburton 

flemingcollege.ca 

toll-free 1-866-FLEMING 

(1-866-353-6464) 

Ottawa 

3.5 hrs 

Kingston 

3 hrs 

2012 promises to be an exciting year with a great blend of 

perennial favourites and exciting new offerings . In addition to 

an extensive and varied program in Haliburton, we're returning 

to Huntsville and will again offer courses at OCAD University in 

Toronto and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg . 

Grass Lake Rd 

(Highland Wood Dr) 

Industrial Park Rd 

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College 

Cabins 

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Haliburton Highlands 

Secondary School 

J D Hodgson 

Elementary School 

Locations 

Haliburton 

HSTA 

Highland St 

Sculpture 

Forest Trail 

Head 

Lake 

Rail's End 

Gallery 

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Norman A. 

Sisco Centre 

(Old Campus) 

York St 

SSFC 

Employment 

Resource 

Centre 

In order to accommodate changing registration levels and specific 

needs, precise room locations are determined the Thursday prior 

to the start of the course and are subject to change . 

Spring: Courses will be held at Fleming’s Haliburton Campus in 

the village of Haliburton . Additional offerings are available at the 

Ontario College of Art & Design University in Toronto in June . 

Summer: The majority of courses are held in the village of 

Haliburton, just 2½ hours north of Toronto and 3½ hours west 

of Ottawa at Fleming’s Haliburton Campus and the Haliburton 

Highlands Secondary School . Some classes are held at other 

venues within the village . A map featuring locations is available 

online and specific locations/room number of each course will 

be posted at the entrances of the Fleming Campus and the 

Haliburton Highlands Secondary . Outdoor signage and staff 

members will also help direct you . 

Courses will also be offered at the Waterloo Summit Centre for the 

Environment located in Huntsville, Ontario (see below) . 

Fall: Courses will be held at Fleming’s Haliburton Campus in the 

village of Haliburton and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection 

in Kleinburg . 

The Waterloo Summit Centre for the Environment located in 

Huntsville, Ontario, is part of the University of Waterloo. Nestled 

in Muskoka on the Canadian Shield, the Centre is a year-round 

research, teaching and community centre. The University is 

establishing itself as a high-profile research centre for ecology, 

climate change, tourism, land-use planning and local economic 

development. The Centre is centrally located, two hours north of 

Toronto and minutes from Algonquin and Arrowhead Provincial 

Parks. The Waterloo Summit Centre for the Environment is 

within walking distance of the shops and restaurants in beautiful 

downtown Huntsville. 

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Dear Art Enthusiast, 

Welcome to the 2012 Haliburton School of The Arts summer calendar! 

We have a summer planned for you that is full of unique, creative 

courses delivered by some of the finest artists that Canada has to offer . If 

possible, this year could be our most exciting ever! 

Hot off the presses and between these pages you will find over 350 

courses to choose from . Whether you are enrolling in your first course 

with us or your 15th, we have courses that are well suited to your ability 

and talent . Nestled in the Haliburton Highlands, our school provides an 

environment that inspires and nurtures your creativity . Since 1967, Haliburton School of The Arts has 

been providing art courses in all mediums and at all levels . Our small class sizes provide students 

with a personalized, hands-on learning experience and all our courses are delivered by practicing, 

professional artists . 

Did you know that you are not only receiving an amazing experience when you create with us, but you 

are also earning a college credit when you successfully complete a week-long course? This means 

that not only will you leave Haliburton School of The Arts with a new or enhanced creative skill but 

you will also leave with a college credit . This credit can be applied toward our Visual and Creative Arts 

generalist option diploma . Full details are located on our website, www .hsta .ca or by calling us directly 

at 1-866-353-6464 ext . 3 . 

Haliburton School of The Arts is a wonderful place to learn, grow and create . I look forward to seeing 

you in the studios this summer! 

Yours in art, 

Sandra Dupret, Principal 


Fleming College 

Open House 

Saturday, April 14, 2012 • 9 am – 2 pm 

Experience what we have to offer! 

• Talk to Fleming faculty, staff, and students, and tour our 

fabulous campus . 

• See the studios, Great Hall, and classrooms. 

• Get information about accommodation options, and visit 

the village of Haliburton . 

• You may want to stroll through the Haliburton Sculpture 

Forest that surrounds the campus . See page 101 . 

There will be another Open House in the fall . Call us for the date if you are interested in visiting . 

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Expressive Arts 

by date 

EXPRESSIVE ARTS 

ONTARIO COLLEGE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 

April 23 to June 15, 2012 (page 9 – 11) 

Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies . . .Fay Wilkinson 

Storytelling & Sandtray Therapy within the Expressive Arts 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fay Wilkinson and Verity Barrett 

Exploration of Therapeutic Relationships . . . .Ed Hagedorn 

Expressive Arts – SoundWork & BodyPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gary Diggins and Dorit Osher 

Expressive Arts – Wording Liminal Space . . .Gili Haimovich 

Planning Expressive Arts Experiences . . . . .Fay Wilkinson 

Expressive Arts Modalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA 

Professional Issues with the Expressive Arts . . . . . . . . TBA 

courses at ocaD University in toronto 

June 4 to 8 (page 16) 

Collage & Mixed Media II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kal Honey 

Figurative Abstraction in Acrylic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Smith 

Fundamental Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denis Cliff 

Illustrative Drawing & Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marta Scythes 

Painting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrea Mossop 


Acrylics – Fast & Forgiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denis Cliff 

Open Studio – Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Rose 

Painting & Form Invention – Advanced . . . . . . . . . .Joanna Nash 

Portrait Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Smith 

spring 2012 

april 30 to may 4 (page 12) 

Blacksmithing – Open Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene Petitjean 

Collage & Acrylic Explorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rose Pearson 

Landscape Painting – Working the Land . . . . . . . . . .Rod Prouse 

Painted Furniture & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Margot Miller 

Pottery – Teapot Design Techniques . . . . . .Jessica Steinhäusser 

may 7 to 11 (page 13) 

Acrylics – Non Objective I and Acrylics - Non Objective II 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lila Lewis Irving 

Machine Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maggie Vanderweit 

Mixing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ramune Luminaire 

Stained Glass, Stained Glass – Intermediate . . .Linda McGillivray 

Wire Sculpture – Large Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles O'Neil 

may 12 to 20 (page 14) 

OHS Spinning Certificate Program – Level II 

… Elizabeth Abbott, Wendy E . Bateman, Harriet Boon, 

Louise Jackson, Karen Richens 

may 14 to 18 (page 14) 

Artistic Narrative Through Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April Gates 

may 21 to 25 (page 14) 

Artistic Narrative Through Assemblage . . . . . . . . . . . .Kal Honey 

may 14 to June 8 (page 15) 

Drawing & Painting – Advanced Individual Studies 

Concept, Process and Execution – Adv . Individual Studies 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Rose 

Painting – Adv . Individual Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Leonard 

Visual Arts – Adv . Individual Studies . . . . . . . . . .John Leonard 

Advanced Studies in and Across Disciplines . . . .V . Jane Gordon 

June 9 (pages 18 – 19) 

Art Clay Silver: Introductory Workshop . . . . . . . . . . .Sophia Tink 

Digital Cameras Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Kirkpatrick 

Encaustic Painting Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Fisher 

Expressive Arts Through the Lens of Addiction Workshop 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharon Benson 

Painted Floor Cloths Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Brittin 

Rustic Chair Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maggie Longworth 

Wire Sculpture Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles O'Neil 


Expressive Arts – Practical Community Experiences 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fay Wilkinson 

Bursaries and Scholarships are available. See page 97.

sUmmer 2012 

June 25 to 29 (pages 20 – 21) 

Bird Carving – Beginner/Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . .John Leeder 

Glassblowing and Glassblowing II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Held 

Pastel Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Margaret Ferraro 

Plein Air Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Pryce 

Pottery – Altered Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Barry 

Watercolour Techniques – Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shelley Beach 

July 2 to 6 (pages 21 – 27) 

Acrylics – Intermediate/Advanced . . . . . . . . . .Marianne Broome 

Business for Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Blake 

Collage & Acrylic Explorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Segal 

Contemporary Landscape Painting . . . . . . . . . . . .John Leonard 

Creativity in Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane Bow 

Doll Making – Artistic Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kate Church 

Drawing with Ink & Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles O'Neil 

Dyeing to Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim McBrien 

Felting on a Large Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sandi Luck 

Glassblowing and Glassblowing – Style & Form . . . . .Andy Kuntz 

Guitar – Folk, Country & Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eve Goldberg 

Jewellery – Stone Setting: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Watson Ellis 

Kids' Adventures in Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Midori Nagai 

Kids' Under the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Reynolds 

Landscape Images in Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane Selbie 

Lettering & Paper Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judith Jaimet Bainbridge 

Life Drawing – Basics & Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Smith 

Mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annette Blady Van Mil 

Photography – Travel & Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Stimpson 

Pottery – Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Joy Peel 

Printmaking Without a Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victoria Cowan 

Remember, Reflect & Proceed with Purpose 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nora Zylstra Savage 

Sandal Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jon Gray 

Scottish Country Dancing – Intermediate and Advanced 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Turner 

Stain Painting – The Saturated Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . .Denis Cliff 

Stone Carving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Hummel 

Totem Pole Carving and Totem Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Hill 

Watercolour Painting – Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Art Cunanan 

Watercolour Painting – Introduction . . . . . . . . . .Gary Chapman 

Youth Marionettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judith Mason 

Youth/Teen Take the Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leanne Schachow 

July 7 (pages 28 – 29) 

Earring Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Watson Ellis 

Glassblowing – Introductory Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Craig 

Knit a Cowl or Scarf Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glenna Harris 

Leather Braiding Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jon Gray 

Mosaic Window Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Brittin 

Photoshop Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Bainbridge 

Sheddings Workshop – The Stored Becomes Storied 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kate Church and Fay Wilkinson 

Sing! Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eve Goldberg 

Soap Making & Herbal Bath Workshop . . . . . . .Linda Lee Purvis 

Watercolour Florals Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . .Marianne Broome 


July 9 to 13 (pages 30 – 37) 

Abstraction to Non Objective Painting . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Rose 

Acrylics – Fast & Forgiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denis Cliff 

Acrylics & Mixed Media – Introductory . . .Annette Blady Van Mil 

Bird Carving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan Fitch 

Colour – Beyond Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Al Van Mil 

Creating Written Life Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . Nora Zylstra Savage 

Creative Choral Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kiera Galway 

Creative Choral Music II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andy Rush 

Doll Making II – Artistic Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kate Church 

Encaustic Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Fisher 

Fabrics – Colours, Patterns & Painterly Effects . . . .Margot Miller 

Figure Sculpture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Portelli 

Glassblowing and Glassblowing II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Craig 

Japanese Brush Painting I . . . . . . . . . . .Cassandra Wyszkowski 

Jewellery Casting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Letki 

Kids' Get Creative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toni Calderone 

Kids' Zoom into Space . . . . . . . . . . . . Michele Karch Ackerman 

Knitting for Hands & Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glenna Harris 

Life Drawing II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Leonard 

Oil Painting – Introduction to Plein air . . . . . . . . .John Anderson 

Painting – Design & Composition . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Mancini 

Paper Sculpture & Collage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Suzi Dwor 

Photography – Creative Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Stimpson 

Portrait Sketching & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Smith 

Pottery II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Joy Peel 

Printmaking – Collagraph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victoria Cowan 

Stone Carving – Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Hummel 

Stringed Instrument Immersion for Beginners 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethany Houghton 

Textile Collage – Mixed Media . . . . . . . . . . . .Maggie Vanderweit 

Watercolour Drawing & Painting 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maurice Snelgrove and Ross Monk 

Watercolour Painting – Big Sky Landscapes . . . . . . .Grant Fuller 

Weaving Basic Level I, Weaving Basic Level II . . .Ralph Johnston 

Wire Sculpture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles O'Neil 

Youth/Teen Metal Jewellery Arts . . . . . . . . . . Susan Watson Ellis 

Youth/Teen Movie Making & Animation 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tammy Rea and Martha Larsen 

July 14 (page 38) 

Alternative Mark Making Workshop . . . . . . . Rebecca Reynolds 

Digital Cameras Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Kirkpatrick 

Drawing the Figure for Beginners Workshop . . . . . . .Steve Rose 

Expressive Painting Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Miller 

Fascinator Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karyn Gingras 

Felted Scarf Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan MacDonald 

Harp for Beginners Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maureen McKay 

Needlework Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacqui Clarkson 

Rustic Chair Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maggie Longworth 

Watercolour Greetings Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . Marg McIntyre 

Zentangle ® Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chari-Lynn Reithmeier 

Courses for Kids, Youth and Teens 

All course names for our younger artists start with either 

'Kids,' 'Youth' or 'Teen,' depending on the age requirement. 

See page 100 for more information. 

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July 16 to 20 (pages 40 – 46) 

Acrylic Collage & Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Segal 

Christmas – 5 Days of Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darby Bayly, 

. . . . . . .Valerie Cowle, Sandi Luck, Erin Lynch, Don Taylor 

Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Catherine Graham 

Fabric Collage Art Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marion Spanjerdt 

Fabric Printing – Photos, Screens & More . . . . . . . . Gunnel Hag 

Fundamental Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denis Cliff 

Handbuilding Clay Sculpture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Portelli 

Harp: Beginner/Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maureen McKay 

Illumination – Mediaeval & Modern . . .Judith Jaimet Bainbridge 

Improvisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerry Griffin 

Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies . . . . . . .Fay Wilkinson 

Japanese Brush Painting II . . . . . . . . . . .Cassandra Wyszkowski 

Jewellery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Letki 

Kids' Cartoons, Characters & Chaos . . . . . . . . .Laurie Rockman 

Kids' Fabulous Fractured Fables . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ted Staunton 

Kiln Cast Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheila Mahut 

Landscape Creative Approaches . . . . . . . . . .Ramune Luminaire 

Mac Laptop – iCreate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tammy Rea 

Machine Knitting – Tips, Tricks & Techniques . . .Monika Stramglia 

Millinery – The Art of Hat Making . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karyn Gingras 

Musical Improvisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Larry Glatt 

Musical Instrument Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Philip Davis 

Non Objective Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Rose 

Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Bainbridge 

Portfolio & Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim McBrien 

Portrait Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Smith 

Pottery Throwing Camp – Intermediate/Advanced 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene Petitjean 

Printmaking – Experimental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Kristen Blix 

Rustic Twig Open Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maggie Longworth 

Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wendy E . Bateman 

Stitched Imagery with Mixed Media . . . . . . . . . . . .Sylvia Naylor 

Water in Watercolour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grant Fuller 

Watercolour Techniques – Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marta Scythes 


Youth Archery & Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brad Sherwood 

Youth/Teen Mixed Media Sculpture . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Brittin 

July 16 to 20 in Huntsville (page 47) 

Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane Bow 

Knit a Cottage Blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holly Groome 

Painting – Shades of Pale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrea Mossop 

Photography – In Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Stimpson 

Quilting – Radiating Strip Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Willard 

register early! 

Waiting until the last minute limits your choice of courses 

and may cause you unnecessary disappointment . 

See registration details on page 99 . 

July 21 (pages 48 – 49) 

Art & Soul Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Lee Purvis 

Beaded Appliqué Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pam Woodward 

Beaded Jewellery Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Brittin 

Bookbinding Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don Taylor 

Classical Guitar Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Larry Glatt 

Fabric Printing – Irresistible Resists Workshop . . . . Gunnel Hag 

Point & Shoot Photography Made Easy . . . . . . Jenny Kirkpatrick 

Rock Balancing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Riedel 


July 23 to 27 (pages 49 – 56) 

Abstracted Interpretations of the Masters . . . . . . . . . .Denis Cliff 

Abstracting the Landscape in Acrylics . . . . . .Marianne Broome 

Book Arts Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don Taylor 

Chainsaw Sculpture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robbin Wenzoski 

Clown – Discovery of Your Persona . . . . . . . . . . .Helen Donnelly 

Creative Writing – Ignite Your Potential . . . . Nora Zylstra Savage 

Dolls, Masks & Puppets within the Expressive Arts 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fay Wilkinson 

Drawing & Painting Media Sampler . . . . . . . . . . Marg McIntyre 

Fiddle – Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Thompson Butineau 

Figurative Abstraction in Acrylic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Smith 

Finger-Style Guitar Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rick Fines 

Impressionism – Theory & Technique . . . . . . . . . .John Leonard 

Indigo & Shibori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pam Woodward 

Iron & Glass Collaborations . . .Rene Petitjean and Andrew Kuntz 

Jewellery – Chasing & Repoussé 

– Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced . . . . . .Todd Jeffrey Ellis 

Kids’ Creatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon Partridge 

Kids’ in the Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jennifer Mykolyshyn 

Knitting Sweaters That Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glenna Harris 

Musical Instrument Construction – Intermediate/Advanced 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Philip Davis 

Oil Painting – Plein Air Intermediate/Advanced . .John Anderson 

Painting – Black & White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrea Mossop 

Painting & Form Invention – Advanced . . . . . . . . . .Joanna Nash 

Pastels – Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Margaret Ferraro 

Pottery – Image Transfer & Surface Techniques . . . . April Gates 

Quilting – Serendipity Strips & Curves . . . . . . . . . . .Elaine Quehl 

Sketchbook Sketching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Read 

Teen Archery & Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brad Sherwood 

Travel Writing & Photography . . . .Kate Pocock and Rob Stimpson 

Watercolour & Sumi-e-East Meets West . . .Cassandra Wyszkowski 

Watercolour Painting II – Landscapes . . . . . . . . .Gary Chapman 

Wire Jewellery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy Feskun 

Wire Sculpture – The Human Form . . . . . . . . . . .Charles O'Neil 

Youth Stained Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lia Howe 

Youth/Teen Build Your Own Skateboard Deck . . .Bryce Petersen 

July 23 to 27 in Huntsville (page 57) 

Acrylics & Mixed Media – Introductory and Intermediate 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annette Blady Van Mil 

Life Drawing & Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Rose 

Sculpting, Modelling & Mould Making Techniques 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenda Wainman Goulet 

Sketchbook Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ramune Luminaire 

Watercolour Basics & Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marta Scythes 

Watercolour with Wool – Felted Landscapes . . . Pam Carnochan

July 28 (pages 58 – 59) 

Acrylic Non Objective Abstract Workshop . . . .Marianne Broome 

Embroidery for Crazy Quilting Workshop . .Chari-Lynn Reithmeier 

Faux Food Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frances Key 

Glass Flamework Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brad Sherwood 

Gourd Drum Making Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Proctor 

Painted Floor Cloths Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Brittin 

Painting – Flower Power Workshop . . . . . . . . . . .Andrea Mossop 

Step Dance Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Thompson Butineau 

Textiles – Special FX Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pam Woodward 

Ukulele Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eve Goldberg 

Upholstery Workshop . . . . .Evelyn Bouma and Krystyna Czerska 

July 30 to august 3 (pages 59 – 65) 

Acrylics – Non Objective I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lila Lewis Iring 

Animals in Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay Dampf 

Art Clay – Sliver/Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sophia Tink 

Bird Carving – Intermediate/Advanced . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lepper 

Blues Vocals & Song Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzie Vinnick 

Braided Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wendy E . Bateman 

Bronze Casting – Introductory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stewart Smith 

Cultural Symbols & Creative Patterning . . . . . . . . . . . .Suzi Dwor 

Glass Slumping & Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heather Wood 

Inquiry for Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V . Jane Gordon 

Kids' Metal Jewellery Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Watson Ellis 

Kids’ Outdoor Art Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Marshall 

Landscape of the Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joanna Nash 

Machine Knitting – Technique to Attire . . . . . Monika Stramaglia 

Oil Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrea Mossop 

Open Studio – Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Rose 

Paddle Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russ Parker 

Painting Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon Partridge 

Painting Playfully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michele Karch Ackerman 

Pen & Ink and Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marta Scythes 

Photography – In Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elisabeth Feryn 

Pottery – Dinnerware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Reddick 

Printmaking – Screen Monoprinting Plus . . . . Linda Kristen Blix 

Printmaking – Watercolour Monotype . . . . . . .Stephanie Rayner 

Processing Techniques for EXA Practitioners . . . . .Ed Hagedorn 

Silversmithing – Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Todd Jeffrey Ellis 

Stringed Instrument Immersion – Intermediate 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethany Houghton 

Surface Design for Quilters & Fibre Artists . . . . . . .Elaine Quehl 

Teen Stained Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lia Howe 

Water Media Explorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Newman 

Watercolour Abstraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denis Cliff 

Wire Sculpture – Home & Garden Décor . . . . . . . .Charles O'Neil 

Writing Children's Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ted Staunton 

Youth/Teen Fabulous Faux Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frances Key 

July 30 to august 3 in Huntsville (page 66) 

Creative Writing – Giving Life to Your Story . . .Nora Zylstra Savage 

Painted Furniture & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Margot Miller 

Photography – Breaking the Rules . . . . . . . . . Jenny Kirkpatrick 

Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ramune Luminaire 

Watercolour on Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Margot Snow 

august 6 to 10 (pages 67 – 73) 

Acrylics – Non Objective II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lila Lewis Irving 

Artistic Explorations – Painting & Drawing . . . . . . . . . Jay Dampf 

Basketry by Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheila Ziman 

Blacksmithing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene Petitjean 

Creative Integration – Arts Across the Curriculum . .Judith Mason 

Embellished Textile Surface & Form . . . . . . . . . . . .Judith Dingle 

Encaustic Painting II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Fisher 

Expressionism – Power, Passion & Paint . . . . . . . . . .Steve Rose 

Expressive Arts – Demystifying Art Materials . . . . .Fay Wilkinson 

Felt Lace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diane Gonthier 

Glass Flamework and Glass Flamework II . . . . . .Brad Sherwood 

Jewellery – Chain Making: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Watson Ellis 

Kids’ Craftabulous! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erin Lynch 

Kids' Musical Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charlie Kert 

Kilt Making – Introductory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert MacDonald 

Oil Painting & Collage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phil Irish 

Painting from the Model – Advanced . . . . . . . . . .John Leonard 

Plein Air Acrylics – Introductory . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Anderson 

Portraiture: Experimental Approaches . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Lee Kho 

Printmaking – Impasto Waterbase . . . . . . . . .Stephanie Rayner 

Quilts with Colour – Real Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Willard 

Raku Advanced I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Sheba 

Rug Hooking – Traditional East Coast Primitive . . Donna Sproule 

Soapstone Carving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Sabourin 


Watercolour Painting – Experimental . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kal Honey 

Watercolour Painting – Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . .Marta Scythes 

Wire Jewellery II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dianne Karg Baron 


Youth Art – The Works! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marg McIntyre 

Youth/Teen Printmaking & Screenprinting . . . . . . . Elisha Barlow 

august 13 to 17 (pages 73 – 75) 

Acrylics & Mixed Media – Intermediate . . .Annette Blady Van Mil 

Encaustic Mixed Media & Collage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Fisher 

Figure in the Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Mancini 

Glass Flamework and Glass Flamework II . . . . . .Brad Sherwood 

Iron Sculpture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene Petitjean 

Kids' Handbuilding Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Barry 

Kids' 'Oh Canada' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michele Karch Ackerman 

Kilt Making II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert MacDonald 

Non Objective Painting II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Rose 

Paint – Brush Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Al Van Mil 

Pottery – Understanding Glazes . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Sheba 

Purses, Handbags & Artful Totes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judith Dingle 

Watercolour Landscape Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shelley Beach 

august 18 to 26 (page 75) 

OHS Spinning Certificate Program – Level V . . . . . .Beth Abbott, 

. . . . . . . . . .Wendy E . Bateman, Harriet Boon, Mara Lusis 

august 20 to 24 (page 75) 

Youth/Teen Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Barry 

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mcmichael canadian art collection (page 76) 

August 27 to 31 

Theory & Technique of the Group of Seven . . John Leonard 

September 3 to 7, 2012 

Acrylic Painting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . Marianne Broome 

September 10 to 14 

Contemporary Landscape Painting . . . . . . . . John Leonard 

September 17 to 21 

Contemporary Landscape Painting – Advanced II 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Leonard 

september 22 (page 77) 

Acrylic Stain Painting Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shelley Beach 

Cake Decorating – Fondant Workshop . . . . . . . . .Jennifer Mayrl 

Mixed Media Collage Texture Workshop . . . . . . . . . .Valerie Kent 

Precious Metal Clay Enamelling Workshop . . .Shannon Kennedy 

Stained Glass Stepping Stones Workshop . .Wendy Laduarantaye 


october 22 to 26 (page 78) 

Landscape Painting – Working the Land . . . . . . . . . .Rod Prouse 

Mixed Media Collage & Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Valerie Kent 

Stained Glass Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda McGillivray 

Theatre: Setting the Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frances Key 


Watercolour Painting – Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Art Cunanan 

november 3 (page 79) 

Artful Lettering Workshop . . . . . . . . . . .Judith Jaimet Bainbridge 

Chain Bracelet Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Watson Ellis 

Guitar Basics Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eve Goldberg 

Knitting Boot Camp Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim McBrien 

Stained Glass Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda McGillivray 

november 10 (page 80) 

Art Clay Silver: Introductory Workshop . . . . . . . . . . .Sophia Tink 

Beaded Jewellery Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Brittin 

Christmas Ornaments – Folded Metal Workshop 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Todd Jeffery Ellis 

Felted Slippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heidi Hudspith 

Finger Style Guitar Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rick Fines 

Sketching Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marta Scythes 

open HoUse 

Saturday April 14, 2012 


createit@hsta.ca 

Phone: 1.866.353.6464 or 705.457.1680 

Fax: 705 .457 .2255 

Mail: Box 839, Haliburton Ontario K0M 1S0 

Visual and Creative Arts Diploma (VCAD) 

Investigate our unique and flexible options for earning a diploma 

in the visual arts . Choose the learning path that’s right for you! 

See page 96 for more information or visit our website at 

www .hsta .ca . 

VCAD Credits: Within this calendar, 

foundation courses are indicated by a single asterisk (*), 

non-credit courses are indicated by a double asterisk (**), 

elective courses have no asterisk. 

art certificates 

The following certificates run from September to December: 

• Artist Blacksmith 

• Ceramics 

• Drawing & Painting 

• Fibre Arts 

• Photo Arts 

The following certificates run from January to April: 

• Digital Image Design 

• Glassblowing 

• Jewellery Arts 

• Sculpture 

For more information, call 1-866-353-6464 

(local 705-457-1680) or visit www .hsta .ca

Expressive Arts 

Expressive Arts Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program 

The Expressive Arts Certificate is an 8-credit Ontario College 

Graduate Certificate program consisting of 4 mandatory courses 

and 4 elective courses . Fleming’s certificate can be achieved on 

a part-time basis (note Program Changes) or a full-time basis 

by attending the 8-week intensive format program in the spring . 

Individual course registrations will be considered in the 8-week 

program on March 26, 2012, dependent upon the complete 

program registration level and space availability . 

Program Highlights 

Through four mandatory and four elective courses, you will 

explore your own creativity and learn how to design and deliver 

expressive arts programming to people in a variety of circumstances 

. In addition, you will examine the theoretical and 

practical approaches to expressive arts as therapy, and learn how 

to protect yourself from burnout . Please see the course list below . 

Fleming’s post-graduate certificate in Expressive Arts is a helpful 

addition to the counselling, teaching, or ministry you currently 

offer others . As a teacher, artist, nurse, social worker, minister, or 

someone in a “caring” profession, you will benefit from knowing 

how to facilitate the development and transformation of the 

people in your care, through expressive arts . 

Why Choose Fleming? 

The Expressive Arts Certificate cannot be found elsewhere, in 

particular with the choice of studying full or part-time . We offer 

the certificate with this flexibility so professionals working with 

adults and children can fit this training into their busy schedules . 

Backed by the reputation of Fleming College’s Haliburton School 

of The Arts, and many enthusiastic instructors with experience 

in counselling therapies and/or the arts, you will benefit professionally 

and personally from your time spent in pursuit of this 

certificate . Fay Wilkinson is the on-site co-ordinator for the eightweek 

program . 

Minimum Admission Requirements: Human Service or Arts 

diploma/degree . Students that do not meet the formal academic 

requirements may be considered by alternate mature student 

admissions procedure . 

Fees and Additional Costs: Tuition and fees are *$1,595 .00 for 

the intensive 8-week program . (*Tuition and fees are subject 

to changes .) There is also a $120 material fee payable to the 

academic co-ordinator . Part-time students pay individual course 

registration fees of $299 .74 per course plus $15 material fee per 

course . 

How to Register 

Full-time students go to www .ontariocolleges .ca 

OCAS Code: EXA 

College Code: SSFL 

Campus Code: 4 

Part-time students pay individual course registration fees . 

Individual course registrations will be considered in the 

8-week program on March 26, 2012, dependent upon the 

complete program registration level and space availability . 

Mandatory Courses 

• Exploration of Therapeutic Relationships 

• Introduction to Expressive Arts 

• Planning Expressive Arts Experiences 

• Professional Issues with the Expressive Arts 

Elective Courses 

• Expressive Arts Modalities 

• Expressive Arts – SoundWork & BodyPlay 

• Expressive Arts – Wording Liminal Space 

• Storytelling & Sandtray Therapy within the Expressive Arts 

These offerings are also part of the 2012 summer part-time 

program: 

• Expressive Arts – Practical Community Experiences 

• Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies 

• Dolls, Masks & Puppets within the Expressive Arts 

• Processing Techniques for Expressive Arts Practitioners 

• Expressive Arts – Demystifying Art Materials 

The following electives were offered in the past and can be 

applied to the Expressive Arts Certificate if you declared 

your intent to pursue the certificate on a part-time basis and 

completed the course(s) prior to 2005 . Note program changes 

indicated on this page . 

• Art Therapy – Expressing Childhood 

• Creative Explorations and Expression 

• Creative Spirit and the Symbolic Abstract 

• Exploring Expressive Arts Modalities 

• Expressive Arts – Play Therapy 

• Expressive Self-Portraiture 

• Freeing the Creative Spirit 

• Movement and Voice as Expressive Arts 

• Storytelling – Developing a Personal Mythology 

• Storytelling – The Art of Family Lore 

Program Changes: As a result of a program review, we are in the 

process of making some changes to the elective courses within 

the certificate . As of 2005, electives offered in the Expressive 

Arts Certificate are not eligible as credits toward the Visual and 

Creative Arts Diploma . Any of the courses listed above that were 

successfully completed prior to 2005 will be grandfathered as 

previously communicated and accepted as credits toward the 

Visual and Creative Arts Diploma . 

Accommodation: Limited shared accommodation is available in 

the school’s housekeeping cottages on a first-come, first-served 

basis . Cost: $113 (HST included) per week . Additional accommodation 

information is available from the school upon request . 

Dates: April 23 – June 15, 2012 

spring 2012 

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Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies M 

COURSE CODE ARTS112 SECTION 41 

INSTRUCTOR Fay Wilkinson 

DATES April 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

“Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes and the grass 

grows by itself.” (Zenrin) . When we provide the right conditions 

for ourselves, we open the door to growth . Tapping into our 

creativity provides a natural source of imagery and energy to use 

for healing and personal expression . This course will introduce 

you to the theory and practice of the expressive arts . If you are 

working in the human service field, you will learn about the 

applicability of visual arts, music, writing, movement and theatre 

to your work settings . There will be a $15 material fee payable to 

the instructor 

Storytelling and Sandtray Therapy 

within the Expressive Arts E 


INSTRUCTOR Fay Wilkinson and Verity Barrett 

DATES April 30 – May 4, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Successful completion of Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies 

is recommended prior to taking this course. 

This course is an introduction to the practice and theory of 

sandtray-worldplay therapy and the application of storytelling 

within the expressive arts . These modalities give voice to the 

internal and external worlds of both children and adults . They are 

tools with which to explore for example issues of loss, abuse, and 

self-esteem that can provide new perspectives on life experiences 

. This will be of interest to professionals working with children 

and adults in educational, health, recreation or therapeutic 

settings . There will be a $15 material fee payable to the instructor . 

eXpressiVe arts coUrses 

Please note: To register for these courses you must meet the admission requirements for the EXA Graduate Certificate Program. 

Details available on page 9. 

As a teacher, artist, nurse, social worker, 

minister, or someone in a “caring” profession, 

you will benefit from knowing how to facilitate 

the development and transformation of the 

people in your care, through expressive arts. 

Exploration of Therapeutic Relationships M 


INSTRUCTOR Edward Hagedorn 

DATES May 7 – 11, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Successful completion of Introduction to Expressive 

Arts Therapies is recommended prior to taking this course. 

In this course you will explore various types of therapeutic 

relationships, as well as several important aspects of therapeutic 

relations in general . It will include experiential, demonstrated, and 

didactic learning methods . There will be ample opportunity for 

practice, discussion and feedback using role playing of the client, 

the expressive therapist, and the witness/observer . Some of these 

opportunities will occur in pairs, some in small groups, others in 

the full group . There will be an attempt to use the ‘here and now’ 

experiences of the class/group member to highlight the important 

factors of therapeutic relationships . There will be a $15 material 

fee payable to the instructor . 

Expressive Arts – SoundWork & BodyPlay E 


INSTRUCTOR Gary Diggins and Dorit Osher 

DATES May 14 – 18, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

SoundWork: Designing and Facilitating Sonic Rituals . Whether 

we are creating a ceremony of celebration or a ritual to grieve a 

loss, SoundWork enables participants to drop out of the topside 

world of words in order to engage the images, feelings, and 

themes of the inner life . Sonic rituals can be jubilant or heartfelt, 

but are always in-depth . BodyPlay: Integrative Movement with 

drawing and journalling . We will use breath and structured 

improvisational dance to explore the different facets of our inner 

worlds of images, emotions, sensations and impulses . As we 

move between modalities suitable applications and populations 

will be discussed . There will be a $15 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

The M or E symbol beside the course name indicates whether the course is Mandatory or Elective toward the Expressive Arts Certificate. 

These courses do not count towards Fleming’s Visual and Creative Arts Diploma.

Expressive Arts – Wording Liminal Space E 


INSTRUCTOR Gili Haimovich 

DATES May 21 – 25, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This experiential course provides an opportunity to explore 

writing-focused expressive arts . Instruction will involve an 

interdisciplinary approach that includes additional art modalities 

such as voice and music, movement and dance, visual arts and 

drama as they generate and support the writing process . Discover 

how the creative writing process teaches you to articulate inner 

sensations, emotions, and thoughts . Exploring a variety of art 

modalities in the realm of creative writing gives a fresh perspective 

on recurring themes and issues in our lives, and deepens 

our understanding of the metaphors and images that surround 

us . Writing-focused expressive arts are effective with a range of 

populations, from high functioning adults and children, to clients 

who are not native English speakers, to populations with different 

challenges, including those who are not highly verbal . A background 

in writing is not required . There will be a $15 material fee 

payable to the instructor . 

Planning Expressive Arts Experiences M 



DATES May 28 – June 1, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Arts Therapies is recommended prior to taking this course. 

Successful completion of Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies 

is recommended prior to taking this course . This course will 

teach you to plan and lead expressive arts experiences for others . 

Instruction will address a broad spectrum of expressive arts experiences 

as well as present the theoretical tools for assessing what 

type of experiences might be appropriate for various individuals 

and populations. You will learn how music, movement, visual, and 

narrative arts can promote self-awareness and personal growth 

with various populations ranging from drug treatment facilities to 

nursing homes, daycares to prisons . There will be opportunities 

to experience leadership in the non-judgmental atmosphere of 

the student group . There will be a $15 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Fleming College & ISIS 

Fleming College is pleased to announce an affiliation with the International School for Interdisciplinary Studies, ISIS-Canada, 

in Toronto, Ontario (www .isis-canada .org) . ISIS-Canada is a certificate-granting training institute in intermodal expressive arts 

therapy . Students who graduate from ISIS-Canada can apply their credits towards an MA degree in Expressive Arts Therapy at 

the European Graduate School in Switzerland (www .egsuniversity .ch) . 

Graduates of Fleming’s Expressive Arts Certificate program will be granted the following should they choose to continue studies 

at ISIS: 

• credit for 100 studio hours in the ISIS program 

• the distinction of “Arts Specialization” on their ISIS certificate 

Working Together 

Expressive Arts Modalities E 


INSTRUCTOR TBA 

DATES June 4 to 8, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course provides an opportunity to interact with graduates 

of Fleming’s Expressive Arts Ontario College Graduate Certificate 

Program and to explore some of the ways they have incorporated 

their training into work with others . Labyrinths and mandalas 

are ancient and powerful tools to used centre, strengthen, and 

help us move out into the world They have also been used for 

contemplation, ritual, initiation, celebration and personal spiritual 

growth Centring exercises with breath, movement, colour, sound 

and words will lead you into the creation of a personal mandala, 

combining the ritual mandala of the East and the self-exploratory/ 

expressive mandala of the West . The creation of both a personal 

and community labyrinth will provide further opportunities for self 

exploration and expressive arts experiences . There will be a $15 

material fee payable to the instructor . 

Professional Issues with the Expressive Arts M 


INSTRUCTOR TBA 

DATES June 11 to 15, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Arts Therapies and Exploration of Therapeutic Relationships 

is recommended prior to taking this course. 

It is important to recognize the parameters of utilizing expressive 

arts within the bounds of one’s training experience . How does one 

handle situations that are beyond the scope of our professional 

practice? What are the needs of cultural and racial minorities 

which can be appropriately integrated into the expressive arts? 

How do we handle burnout creatively? This course will cover 

ethical and professional issues which may arise as a result of 

using the expressive the expressive arts . There will be a $15 


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Blacksmithing – Open Studio 


INSTRUCTOR Rene Petitjean 


FEE $392 .33 (includes $92 .59 material fee) 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. 

This course is an excellent opportunity to challenge, explore, and 

expand upon your blacksmithing skills . The learning environment 

is an independent open studio format that is suitable for 

any subject matter and style of approach . Expand your visual 

language, technical skills, and artistic vocabulary in a safe and 

highly creative environment . Instruction will encourage creative 

design, content, and contemporary and traditional execution of 

your ideas . In addition there will be ongoing personal and group 

critiques as well as daily informal lectures on advanced techniques 

and processes . 

Collage & Acrylic Explorations 


INSTRUCTOR Rose Pearson 


FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Not suitable for beginners, painting experience is 

required to participate. 

In this exciting process-oriented course you will learn to combine 

collage materials and acrylic paint as a means of personal visual 

expression and distinct visual vocabulary . With a creative spirit, 

you will be encouraged to explore and experiment with new 

concepts and ideas, using magazines, old paintings, oriental 

and stained papers, found objects, photographs, fabric, fibres, 

acrylic paint and anything else that you would like to adhere to 

your support surface . Composition and design principles will be 

addressed. You will benefit from individual attention and group 

dialogue . Personal creative expression and uniqueness will be 

encouraged . There will be a $30 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Landscape Painting – Working the Land 


INSTRUCTOR Rod Prouse 


FEE $299 .74 


This course is designed to assist you to move beyond the literal 

and develop a personal voice in painting the land . Explore ways 

to interpret landscape, distill the painting possibilities in a scene, 

and apply relevant principles of design and technique to the 

work . Analyze observed landscape and reconstruct it in paint with 

a mind to developing a unique style in this discipline . Using an 

analytical as well as a direct painterly response, one can refresh 

and personalize the landscape painting experience . Please note 

that this is not necessarily a plein air course or an exercise in 

studio abstraction, rather a selection of painting strategies with a 

goal to helping you develop . With this in mind, to be productive 

and versatile, work will be done in acrylics . There will be a $10 


Painted Furniture & Accessories 


INSTRUCTOR Margot Miller 


FEE $299 .74 

Cottage style, city slick or shabby chic . . . restyle, rework, recycle 

and upcycle your furniture or accessories with texture, pattern 

and colour to match your cottage, verandah, cabin or home . If 

there is an old favourite piece of furniture tucked away in your 

boathouse or garage that doesn’t fit the style of your rooms . . . 

transform it into a work of art . Design for your life style and 

budget! Experiment with faux finishes, stencils, hand painting, 

leaf prints, resists and finishing techniques on old tables, chairs, 

cabinets, lamps, chests, and more . Create vintage, refined 

romantic, cottage or retro-revival style. You will learn the tips 

and tricks of glazing for the sun soaked yellows of Provence and 

Tuscany, the tea stained battered look of vintage charm, the cool 

white wash of shabby chic or the layered depth of deep lacquers . 

Add buttons and bows for the MacKenzie-Childs look, birch bark 

and grape vine for a primitive Muskoka cottage style or a mosaic 

for a new table top . Instruction will accommodate all levels of skill . 

Furniture and accessories do not have to be stripped or under 

painted . There will be a $15 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Pottery – Teapot Design Techniques 


INSTRUCTOR Jessica Steinhäuser 

DATES April 30 – May 5, 2012 (6 days) 

FEE $359 .26 (includes $18 .52 initial material fee) 


Instruction and creative explorations will advance your skills in the 

construction of refined and complex clay forms – specifically the 

teapot . Process preferences will be developed in conjunction with 

design considerations . The relationship 

of function and aesthetic will 

be stressed whether your project is 

traditional, contemporary, sombre 

or whimsical . Creative emphasis 

will be placed on the individual 

elements of the teapot – spout, 

lid and handle, in this processoriented 

course . Additional clay 

will be available for purchase from 

the school at a cost of $20 per bag 

which includes glazing and firing . 

This is a 6 day course . Additional 

clay will be available for purchase 

from the school at a cost of $20 per 

bag, which includes glazing and 

firing .

maY 7 to 11, 2012 

Acrylics – Non Objective I 


INSTRUCTOR Lila Lewis Irving 

DATES May 7 – 11, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginner painters. 

Abstraction experience is not required. 

In this introductory course, you will learn the basic principles 

of non objective painting . No images allowed – non objective 

painting has a complete lack of subject matter . Boldness, individualism 

and experimentation will be encouraged, emphasizing 

shapes, values and colour . 

This course runs simultaneously with Acrylics – Non Objective 

II. Please clearly indicate which level you’re registering for. 

Acrylics – Non Objective II 



DATES May 7 – 11, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Experience 

in painting and design is required. 

Learn the principles of non-objective art and further develop your 

painting skills . Boldness and experimentation will be encouraged 

as you explore the infinite possibilities of arranging shapes and 

colours . 

This course runs simultaneously with Acrylics – Non Objective 

I. Please clearly indicate which level you’re registering for. 

Machine Quilting 


INSTRUCTOR Maggie Vanderweit 

DATES May 7 – 11, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. You must 

be comfortable with your sewing machine and have intermediate 

quilting skills and experience. 

Investigating machine quilting and finishing techniques for quilts, 

learn to use your sewing machine in a variety of ways to quilt, 

bind and embellish in original, personal patterns . Exercises will 

create a comfort level with a variety of threads . Bring tops you 

want help to complete or begin a new body of work . Explore an 

organic approach to intense art quilting lines and play with hoops, 

solubles and fusibles to create fabulous expressive pieces . 

Mixing Media 


INSTRUCTOR Ramune Luminaire 

DATES May 7 – 11, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Take time to experiment and explore . Expand your creative horizons 

by finding new ways to work with charcoal, graphite, pastel, 

paint, ink, simple printmaking techniques and collage . Instruction 

and experimentation will help you choose and use the best materials 

to suit your ideas, rather than feeling bound by one particular 

medium . It will also provide you with new ways of producing an 

image, and strategies for moving an idea along . This course is 

perfect for beginners who want to experiment and explore in a 

structured environment, as well as for more experienced artists 

looking for ways to re-invigorate their art practice . There will be a 

$20 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Stained Glass 


INSTRUCTOR Linda McGillivray 

DATES May 7 – 11, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Stained glass is an exciting medium that uses a balance of light 

source and colour . Dramatic results can be achieved regardless 

of artistic capability or experience . In this course, basic history, 

design and techniques will be addressed, with an emphasis on 

skills and technique . Learn the copper foil method by making 

a sun catcher . The instructor will demonstrate the lead came 

method. You can expect to complete a third project of your 

choice: a small lamp, jewellery box, panel, clock, or other . If you 

have some previous experience, you will be encouraged to challenge 

yourself with a more complex project . There will be a $45 

material fee payable to the instructor . This fee will cover materials 

for the first two projects as well as the use of equipment, patterns 

and other related equipment . Additional tools, glass and supplies 

will be available at discounted prices . 

This course runs simultaneously with Stained Glass – Intermediate. 

Please clearly indicate which level you are registering for. 

Stained Glass – Intermediate 



DATES May 7 – 11, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Stained glass is an exciting medium that uses a balance of light 

source and colour . Dramatic results can be achieved regardless 

of artistic capability or experience . Look forward to challenging 

yourself in your use of glass, design and techniques . Take this 

opportunity to explore original design, three-dimensional projects, 

incorporate bevels into your project, and learn to repair a piece of 

broken stained glass . Students are welcome to use the instructor’s 

tools for a fee of $25 . Additional tools, glass and supplies will 

be available at discounted prices . 

This course runs simultaneously with Stained Glass. Please 

clearly indicate which level you are registering for. 

Wire Sculpture – Large Scale 


INSTRUCTOR Charles O’Neil 

DATES May 7 – 11, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Project Title: Garden Heron 

Please note: This course requires extensive use of hand tools 

(wire cutters, pliers). 

Wire Sculpture is an exciting, project-specific expressive art form 

that can be enjoyed in your home, office or garden . This projectspecific 

course is suitable if you are interested in creating works 

on a larger scale . In preparation for this undertaking, you will be 

led step-by-step through a couple of smaller projects to establish 

a comfort level with the material in use . Then, you will design and 

create a large scale project, suitable for display in a garden or 

outdoor setting . There will be a $75 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

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maY 12 to 20, 2012 

OHS Spinning Certificate Program – Level II 


INSTRUCTORS Elizabeth Abbott, Wendy E . Bateman, 

Harriet Boon, Louise Jackson, Karen Richens 

DATES May 12 – 20, 2012 

FEE $302 .88 

The Ontario Spinners’ Certificate Program is a 

six-level program developed by the Education 

Committee of the Ontario Handweavers and 

Spinners. This spring, the Haliburton School of 

The Arts will be offering Level II. It is our desire to continue this 

program for the next four levels if registration levels warrant it. 

Level II: In addition to class time, this course will require 

assignments to be completed and mailed to instructors over the 

following seven months for OHS certification . Course of Study: 

Sheep breed classification, wool grading, spinning wheels, 

wheel paper presentations, semi-worsted and worsted spinning, 

combing and preparation, colour study with thirty-step blending, 

mordanting and nature dyes . Class schedule will be posted when 

available . In addition to a $40 marking fee, there will be a material 

fee of approximately $50 payable to the treasurer of the class 

on the first day . 

My favourite place to be 

since 1973! 

– Wendy E. Bateman 

maY 14 to 19, 2012 

Artistic Narrative Through Clay 


INSTRUCTOR April Gates 

DATES May 14 – 19, 2012 (6 days) 


The intention of this course is to provide an opportunity to explore 

creativity and express ideas through the manipulation of clay . 

Basic skills and concepts will be introduced but playfulness, 

experimentation and narrative will be stressed as opposed to skills 

and specific techniques . The clay will be utilized as an artist’s 

tool rather than a means of developing a particular element of 

craftsmanship . Contemporary relevance, parallel references and 

personal interests will be researched, discussed and presented as 

you investigate your place within the context of current practice . 

Initial projects will be bisque and glaze fired . Subsequent pieces 

will not be fired during the course . Additional clay will be available 

for purchase at the school . 

maY 21 to 25, 2012 

Artistic Narrative Through Assemblage 


INSTRUCTOR Kal Honey 

DATES May 21 – 25, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

The intention of this course is to provide an opportunity to 

explore creativity and express ideas through the use of a variety 

of found and low-tech materials . Basic skills and concepts will 

be introduced but playfulness, experimentation and narrative will 

be stressed as opposed to skills and specific techniques . The 

materials will be utilized as an artist’s tool rather than a means of 

developing a particular element of craftsmanship . Contemporary 

relevance, parallel references and personal interests will be 

researched, discussed and presented as you investigate your 

place within the context of current practice . There will be a $20 

material fee payable to the instructor .

CONCENTRATED STUDY 

Drawing & painting – Advanced Individual Studies 

We are pleased to offer this opportunity for personal and professional 

growth as you immerse yourself in a deeper investigation 

of drawing and painting . With an emphasis on conceptual as 

opposed to technical investigations, learning will consist of 

facilitated discoveries resulting from interactions between all 

artists – students and instructors alike . Experience dialogue 

on a professional to professional level with your instructor and 

understand that differences of opinion are not only accepted but 

viewed as learning tools . These shared interests and exchanges 

will contribute significantly to your development as an artist . 

To maintain academic rigour and provide an effective learning 

environment, admission is subject to assessment of suitability . 

Please submit the following information by April 11, 2012: 

• Colour images of work (min 6) 

• Artist statement and biography 

• C.V. including complete exhibition record 

• Details of relevant visual arts training and/or experience and 

related aesthetic experience if applicable 

• Your personal and professional goals as well as your reasons 

for wanting to attend 

Concept, Process & Execution 

– Advanced Individual Studies 


INSTRUCTOR Steve Rose 

DATES May 14 – 18, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Within this course you will be provided an opportunity to utilize 

the potential of personal intention in regard to your individual 

artistic practice . This will result in an investigation of complete 

concept, methodology and overall successful execution of your 

work . Emphasis will be placed an individual expression and the 

importance of the creative process over product . In addition to 

ongoing personal and group critiques there will be daily informal 

lectures on artists, art movements and related art history . 

Painting – Advanced Individual Studies 


INSTRUCTOR John Leonard 

DATES May 21 – 25, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

With an emphasis on conceptual as opposed to technical investigations, 

this course will provide an opportunity to expand your 

visual language, painting skills, and visual arts literacy . Instruction 

will encourage you to confront your own creative processes 

such as imagery, content, ideas, and manner of execution as you 

explore the painting medium of your choice . Individual attention 

and group dialogue will address your body of work, personal 

questions and challenges . 

Previous students of these courses are approved for participation 

and will not be required to engage in the detailed application and 

approval process again . 

Digital files will not be accepted . 

Mail to: Fleming College, Box 839, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 

Attention: Shelley Schell 

You may register for any or all of the four courses. 

Register for the courses you are interested in as soon as possible . 

Registrations are accepted prior to determination of acceptance . 

Full refunds will be issued if an application is deemed unsuitable . 

Admission is subject to assessment as detailed . In all courses, 

individual attention and group dialogue will address your body of 

work, personal questions and challenges . 

Feasibility of this program will be determined two weeks in 

advance of each course start . 

Please note: These courses are not suitable for beginners. 

Participation requires the completion of a post-secondary arts program or the equivalent experience. 

Admission is subject to assessment as detailed above. 

Visual Arts – Advanced Individual Studies 



DATES May 28 – June 1, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

With an emphasis on conceptual as opposed to technical investigations, 

this course will provide an opportunity to expand your 

visual language, painting skills, and visual arts literacy . Instruction 

will encourage you to confront your own creative processes 

such as imagery, content, ideas, and manner of execution as you 

explore the media of your choice . Individual attention and group 

dialogue will address your body of work, personal questions and 

challenges . 

Advanced Studies In and Across Disciplines 


INSTRUCTOR V . Jane Gordon 

DATES June 4 – 8, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

With an emphasis on ideas rather than techniques, this course 

will provide an opportunity to realize the freedom of working 

without the spectre of biased judgement. You will be encouraged 

to confront your own creative processes through studies in 

traditional two dimensional media as well as digital photography, 

three dimensional work and installation contexts, including work 

that combines two or more of these disciplines . 

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Haliburton School of The Arts at OCAD University! 

The Haliburton School of The Arts is pleased to be affiliated 

with the Ontario College of Art and Design University . Enjoy this 

urban perspective and experience from an exciting downtown 

location, around the corner from the Art Gallery of Ontario, and 

within walking distance of numerous galleries, museums, and 

theatres . 

These nine courses will be held at the Ontario College of Art 

and Design (OCAD) University in Toronto, Ontario. 

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Collage & Mixed Media II 



DATES June 4 – 8, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Note: This course assumes a familiarity with values, colour 

systems and composition as well as some experience with 

collage. As such, it is not suitable for beginners. 

From the bold immediacy of appropriated media imagery to 

the nuanced subtlety of texture, colour and form – collage has 

the potential to say anything you want it to say . With inspiring 

and thought-provoking examples from 20th-century masters 

as well as current practitioners as starting points, this course 

will delve deeper into artistic ideas and issues via the medium 

of collage . Through challenging, open-ended exercises, you 

will be provided ample opportunity to develop your own directions 

in a collegial, supportive environment where it is safe 

to take the risks necessary for growth . Group and individual 

discussions will help clarify your artistic thinking, provide 

insight, and assist you to place your work in the context of 

contemporary practice . There will be a $20 material fee 


Figurative Abstraction in Acrylic 


INSTRUCTOR Brian Smith 

DATES June 4 – 8, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


With intermediate-to-advanced level instruction, this course 

will develop your ability to abstract from the human form . See 

shapes in the figure more clearly, develop more satisfying 

compositions that include the draped and undraped body, 

and develop a looser, freer approach to painting the figure . 

Fundamental Drawing 


INSTRUCTOR Denis Cliff 

DATES June 4 – 8, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course will make it easy for the uninitiated to fearlessly 

approach the process of drawing in a refreshing and creative 

environment. You will learn to work with an assortment of 

media in a variety of techniques . Exploration of light and 

shade, contour and gesture drawing will increase perception 

of form and space, line and tone as well as provide a basic 

understanding of expression . Subject matter will include indoor 

and outdoor material as well as a life model . Approaches to 

subject matter will be kept as simple as possible until you 

feel ready for more involvement . Creativity will be emphasized 

and special technique development will foster expression and 

creativity . Working with pencil, conte, crayon, ink, washes, 

charcoal and glue, among other media, you will enjoy individual, 

personalized instruction . The instructor will provide a 

relaxed, non-threatening environment conducive to overcoming 

frustrations and fears about the process of drawing . A life 

model will be utilized for a portion of this course . 

Illustrative Drawing & Painting 


INSTRUCTOR Marta Scythes 

DATES June 4 – 8, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course will cover a range of illustration styles and 

techniques, using historical references for inspiration . A 

variety of surfaces and mediums will be used as you learn 

the steps involved in proceeding from idea to finished piece . 

Elements and principles of design will be explored through a 

logical progression to enable you to make informed choices of 

materials, technique and design . A variety of subjects will be 

studied such as botany, fashion, jewellery, architecture and the 

human figure . 

Painting Light 


INSTRUCTOR Andrea Mossop 

DATES June 4 – 8, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Turner’s dashing, daring sea, sky and weather scenes of 1840 

seem fresh and modern even to contemporary eyes . Learn to 

paint this magical quality of light, capturing the world as luminous 

movement in colour and gesture . In your choice of the 

naturalistically real or abstract image, you will employ J .M .W . 

Turner’s practice of layering . Build the texture of the painting 

through techniques of texturing, scraping, floating, scumbling, 

glazing, and wiping to balance translucent and opaque colour 

for effects of glow, opalescence and luminosity . Turner’s 

sketching methods will be employed to create large work in oil 

or acrylic . Explore contemporary applications for a personal 

and creative interpretation from Turner’s influence on Monet, 

the Impressionists and the Abstract Expressionists . Instruction 

is suited to acrylic and/or oil paints (no solvents) .

JUne 11 to 15 at ocaD UniVersitY 

Acrylics – Fast and Forgiving 



DATES June 11 – 15, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for complete beginners. 

Discover the fascinating power of acrylic paint and its amazing 

potential . Imagine being able to cover your mistakes within 

minutes because of its fast drying properties . Enjoy the many 

processes that acrylics are suitable for and learn about the 

fabulous properties of this medium in a non-threatening 

environment, conducive to personal creative thinking. You will 

experience the medium in its full-strength, manufactured state as 

well as employ it as a stain with water added and then applied to 

unprimed canvas where it behaves like a watercolour with intense 

colour . Paint will also be used in flat, layered applications and 

in thick and textured processes that greatly enrich the surface . 

The instructor will bring some unique, personally developed 

experiences to the course and both traditional and abstract 

images can enhance your visual vocabulary and contribute to the 

enjoyment of the medium. You will benefit from close, personal 

attention and advice, in addition to learning from group critiques . 

Open Studio – Painting 



DATES June 11 – 15, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 



expand upon your personal art practice . The learning environment 



language, painting skills, and artistic literacy in a safe and highly 

creative environment . Instruction will encourage creative imagery, 

content, and contemporary execution of your ideas . In addition 

there will be ongoing personal and group critiques as well as 

daily informal lectures on artists, art movements, and related art 

history . 

Painting & Form Invention – Advanced 


INSTRUCTOR Joanna Nash 

DATES June 11 – 15, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Competence in observational drawing as well as advanced level 

painting skills are required. 

This course emphasizes your individual work process and its 

connection to your personal motivation and painterly results . 

Individual research will explore your capacity to invent personal 

interpretations of the subject(s) of your choice, concrete or 

conceptual. You can work in any painting materials with which 

you are comfortable, and receive appropriate technical support 

when needed . This course proceeds with an emphasis on 

conceptual as opposed to technical investigations, and focuses 

on the relationship between form and content, process and 

product . Instruction begins with an obligatory group critique of 

2 to 5 existing works per participant . This helps your instructor 

intuit the strengths and weakness of your works, and accelerates 

the teaching and learning process . Ongoing critiques will 

enhance your visual language skills, technical know-how and 

general capacity to discuss painting . Instruction will address 

individual needs and themes applicable to the whole group . 

Teaching is supported by DVD’s as well as visual examples in 

slides and books. You are required to bring 2 to 5 pieces of your 

work . One day of optional life sketching . 

Portrait Painting 



DATES June 11 – 15, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Painting 

experience is required to participate. 

This exciting portraiture painting course will develop your 

ability to capture the likeness of any model in any opaque paint 

medium . Since this is a non-media specific course, you may work 

in any opaque paint medium (gouache, acrylic, water-soluble 

oils, traditional oils without solvents) that you are comfortable 

with . Starting with an understanding of composition, value studies 

and monochromatic paintings, you will advance to expressive 

paintings of the model in a full palette . Works by a 

variety of artists will be discussed throughout the 

course . 

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Art Clay Silver: Introductory Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Sophia Tink 

DATES June 9, 2012 

FEE $97 .24 

Art Clay Silver is a metal clay medium that can be manipulated 

into virtually any shape that the artist desires . In this workshop 

you will have an opportunity to learn some basic techniques 

utilizing Art Clay Silver and create your very own one-of-a kind, 

99 .9% Pure Silver pendant or earrings . When fired, the organic 

binding agent burn away, leaving 99.9% Pure Silver. You will 

explore techniques such as: rolling clay, burnout methods 

using organic materials, appliqué, attaching findings, firing, 

and polishing . There will be a $68 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

In recent travels, I have found myself 

getting down and up-close with nature 

and using my macro-photos to inspire 

new simplified graphic designs in my art. 

– Amanda Brittin 

Digital Cameras Made Easy** 


INSTRUCTOR Jenny Kirkpatrick 


FEE $97 .24 

In this workshop you will learn how to operate your digital camera 

more effectively . Starting with a guided tour of buttons, dials 

and menus, you will look at the various control mechanisms on 

the camera and learn how each affects the overall operation of 

the camera. You will learn how to change image format, image 

resolution, exposure settings, white balance and ISO . By the end 

of the class, you’ll understand the importance of these and how 

they can affect the overall appearance of your images. You will 

also learn how to make a photo internet-ready so you can send 

images to your friends and colleagues more efficiently . 

Encaustic Painting Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Susan Fisher 


FEE $97 .24 

This introduction to encaustic painting techniques is suitable 

if you wish to have a preview before committing to a full length 

course or you are simply curious about the technique and merely 

want to ‘play’ for a day. You will be able to explore painting techniques 

after a demonstration of basic preparation procedures . All 

encaustic supplies, equipment and boards will be supplied. You 

can expect to complete 3 small works by the end of the workshop 

. There will be a $30 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Expressive Arts Through the Lens of Addiction 

Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Sharon Benson 


FEE $97 .24 

This experiential workshop is designed for those in the human 

services field or individuals seeking additional ways to deal with 

addictive behaviours . Learn how the expressive arts can assist 

recovering addicts reconnect with their emotions, their authentic 

selves, reaffirm life purpose and meaning, and elevate self 

esteem . Clients are often more responsive to this less verbal, 

non-threatening approach . Through art making, written word, 

movement and sound, you will explore ways to self-regulate, 

interrupt the addictive cycle, and reprogram destructive 

emotional patterns . There will be a $10 material fee payable to 

the instructor . 

Painted Floor Cloths Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Amanda Brittin 


FEE $97 .24 

A floor cloth can be funky and whimsical or created to match 

interior decor. You will have complete freedom to design in your 

own personal style with lots of help from the instructor . Basic 

painting techniques such as colour-washing and stencilling will 

be taught in addition to more detailed hand-painting tips . This 

workshop is intended as a fun and stress-free day that results in a 

wonderful piece of art for underfoot . There will be a $35 material 

fee payable to the instructor .

Rustic Chair Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Maggie Longworth 


FEE $97 .24 

Imagine a great chair in just one day! With step-by-step instruction 

and a kit, you will build either an Adirondack style chair 

measuring 40"h x 23"w x 23"d or a Tub style chair with a 

bentwood back measuring 36"h x 23"w x 23"d . These are both 

good basic chair designs, requiring no previous experience. You’ll 

easily be able to create additional unique and charming rustic 

chairs on your own using a variety of woods . Tag Alder will be 

utilized and supplied for this project . There will be an $85 material 


Wire Sculpture Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Project Title: 3 ft . Heron 

Please note: This course requires the use of simple hand tools 


Wire sculpture is an exciting and expressive art form . In this 

workshop you will receive step-by-step instruction to successfully 

create your project . With a variety of wires (steel, copper, galvanized) 

this creation is designed for indoor or garden use, and will 

be a great addition to any setting . There will be a $40 material fee 







JUne 18 to 22, 2012 

Expressive Arts – Practical Community ExperiencesE COURSE CODE ARTS1728 SECTION 41 


DATES June 18 – 22, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: To register for this course you must meet the 

admission requirements for the EXA Graduate Certificate. 


This course is an elective credit toward Fleming College’s Expressive 

Arts Certificate. It is not an elective credit toward Fleming 

College’s Visual and Creative Arts Diploma. 

This course provides supervised practical experience for expressive 

arts facilitators. You will spend half of each day discussing, 

designing and debriefing your program and half of each day delivering 

your program in various community locations in Haliburton 

County, including two long-term care homes . This is an exciting 

and unique opportunity for facilitators to build confidence in 

the delivery of expressive arts experiences, with guidance from 

the instructor and input from other students . Wherever possible 

students with be matched with their area of interest . Students will 

be responsible for their transport to community locations . There 

will be a $25 material fee payable to the instructor . 

This is all wonderfully new to me. 

I will come back again to continue 

my artistic play. 

– Cathy Cassel 

spring 2012 

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sUmmer 2012 

JUne 25 to 29, 2012 

Bird Carving – Beginner/Intermediate 


INSTRUCTOR John Leeder 

DATES June 25 – 29, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Project Title: Life-size Cedar Waxwing 

Learn and develop bird carving, texturing and painting techniques 

. While much of the carving will be done with power 

carving tools, instruction will be available if you prefer to work 

with a knife for general shaping . Feather detailing will be 

accomplished with power and wood burning tools . Instruction 

in applying acrylic paints will enable you to render the plumage 

and unique markings of the project bird . Instruction is suited for 

beginners and will provide interesting opportunities for intermediate 

and advanced carvers as well . There will be a $30 material 


Glassblowing 


INSTRUCTOR Robert Held 

DATES June 25 – 29, 2012 


As a beginning student, you will discover the art of glassblowing 

using traditional techniques that date back 2000 years! These 

methods are still used today by the world’s leading vessel makers 

and glass sculptors . Glass is first melted in a furnace at 2100 

degrees Fahrenheit, at which time you learn how to gather the 

molten material on the end of a steel blowpipe to form it into 

vases, bowls, paperweights, goblets and sculpture. You will also 

have an opportunity to participate in discussions on equipment, 

safety, history and current trends in glass . With a maximum of 

12 students in the studio, you will have ample opportunity for 

hands-on learning . There will be a $10 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

This course will run simultaneously with Glassblowing II. 


Glassblowing II 


INSTRUCTOR Robert Held 

DATES June 25 – 29, 2012 


Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. This 

course will focus on advanced hot forming and decorating 

techniques. 

Learn techniques for vessel making, including vases, bowls, 

goblets and stemware, as well as solid sculpture and hot bit work . 

There will be demonstrations on advanced colouring techniques 

and studio production methods . With an emphasis on design, 

you will set up your own personal project goals. You will have an 

opportunity to participate in discussions about modern studio 

design and equipment construction, as well as glass as a contemporary 

art form . With a maximum of 12 students in the studio, 

you will have ample opportunity for hands-on learning . There will 

be a $10 material fee payable to the instructor . 

This course will run simultaneously with Glassblowing. Please 


Pastel Landscapes 


INSTRUCTOR Margaret Ferraro 

DATES June 25 – 29, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

With an overview of materials and the creation of a sample book 

of pastel techniques, you will discover how versatile and forgiving 

the medium of pastel really is . Colour theory, plein air, studio 

work, and composition as it specifically applies to landscape, 

will be studied and applied . Many examples will be shown 

and discussed in order to reinforce methods and techniques . 

Instruction will provide a strong foundation in pastel application, 

and enable you to work independently on site, or in the studio . 

Through exposure to many pastel works, you will also gain an 

understanding of how to analyze techniques used . 

Plein Air Painting 


INSTRUCTOR John Pryce 

DATES June 25 – 29, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Given the degree of independent work, this course 

is not suitable for absolute beginners. 

This outdoor painting course will introduce you to the process of 

direct painting in nature . Individual expression will be encouraged, 

as you become familiar with the specific requirements of 

plein air painting . While painting basics will be discussed, instruction 

will deal more with interpreting what you see and feel in 

being a part of the environment . Painting on-location hones your 

powers of observation and helps to create a very personal style of 

interpreting nature . Classes will consist of a short group discussion 

each morning, followed by a day of painting, with individual 

attention from the instructor. You are welcome to work in acrylic 

or oil medium . Please be prepared to work outdoors . 




elective courses have no asterisk.

Pottery – Altered Forms 


INSTRUCTOR Lisa Barry 

DATES June 25 – 30, 2012 (6 days) 


Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Wheel 

throwing experience is required. 

Discover techniques that will enable you to use the pottery wheel 

as a tool for making a wide variety of hand built forms . Learn how 

to make oval, square and altered forms on and off of the wheel . 

Explore stacking forms, cutting thrown pieces and creating a 

variety of shapes and objects . Demonstrations will include objects 

such as: butter dishes, teapots, cups, bowls and vase forms . 

There will be an emphasis on playing with the material as well as 

some collaborative work and critical discussions . Additional clay 

will be available for purchase from the school at a cost of $20 per 

bag, which includes glazing and firing . There will be a $5 material 


Watercolour Techniques – Basic 


INSTRUCTOR Shelley Beach 

DATES June 25 – 29, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Discover the beauty of the wonderful medium of watercolour . In 

an easy, relaxed class atmosphere, learn about different types of 

paper, brushes and paints through discussion and demonstration . 

These are the foundation upon which you will base your further 

knowledge and skills. You will also benefit from some basic 

drawing and composition instruction . Colour mixing, watercolour 

washes and several painting techniques will also be covered . 

Daily demonstrations and continuous feedback will complement 

the course . 

JULY 2 to 6, 2012 

Acrylics – Intermediate/Advanced 


INSTRUCTOR Marianne Broome 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This exciting course will provide inspiration through different 

approaches to acrylic painting while you develop your own 

personal style . It is a highly instructive course with lots of fun built 

in . Techniques for loose representational landscapes and glowing 

realistic florals will be part of daily demonstrations . Instruction will 

also touch on the abstraction of representational subject matter . 

Many tips will be given on how to get the most out of the versatile 

acrylic paints, with and without the addition of different mediums, 

and using different tools . Topics covered will include different 

colour palettes, selecting and cropping reference material, 

composition and perspective, soft blending and expressive brushwork, 

the importance of values and harmony, adding texture, 

painting alla prima, impasto techniques, glazing and much more . 

In a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with lots of one-on-one attention 

you will incorporate these skills into your own paintings using the 

reference pictures provided or your own photos . There will be a 


Business for Artists* 

COURSE CODE BUSN99 SECTION 41 

INSTRUCTOR Jim Blake 

DATES July 2 – 7, 2012 (6 days) 

9:00am to 5:00pm daily 

FEE $283 .95 

Through discussion, examples and practical application, this 

course addresses the many aspects of business practices that 

apply to visual artists and artisans . Sound business practices 

ensure that more time and resources exist for artistic production . 

Knowing how to research and work with legal rights and responsibilities, 

financial structures, copyright, contractual obligations, 

ethics and negotiation skills, enables the student to engage in 

their chosen practice with improved management of time and 

money which are critical to survival and success . Through a 

combination of theory and practice, this course also examines the 

ways in which artists can assess the market, promote their work, 

and price it appropriately according to specific venues . Students 

will explore the processes required for responding to a call for 

submissions, commissions, and writing grant proposals . 

Collage & Acrylic Explorations 


INSTRUCTOR Jill Segal 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Not suitable for beginners, painting experience is 

required to participate. 

In this exciting process-oriented course you will learn to combine 

collage materials and acrylic paint as a means of personal visual 

expression and distinct visual vocabulary . With a creative spirit, 

you will be encouraged to explore and experiment with new 

concepts and ideas, using magazines, old paintings, oriental 

and stained papers, found objects, photographs, fabric, fibres, 

acrylic paint and anything else that you would like to adhere to 

your support surface . Composition and design principles will be 

addressed. You will benefit from individual attention and group 

dialogue . Personal creative expression and uniqueness will be 

encouraged . There will be a $30 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

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Contemporary Landscape Painting 



DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


This course will cover both the theory and the techniques of 

modern landscape painting, as you work in the medium of your 

choice. You will examine contemporary developments in art 

to enable you to use your creativity and self-expression in the 

development of a personal approach and the advancement of 

the conceptual level of your work . This course is primarily for 

those with some previous painting experience who would like to 

advance their skills and knowledge of contemporary landscape 

painting . 

Creativity in Writing 


INSTRUCTOR Jane Bow 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

The powerful force of story beckons to all of us . Bring your 

characters to life in the story that is yours to tell . Working with a 

seasoned writer who uses a variety of techniques to access the 

creative source, you will free yourself to connect with the energies 

that fuel your stories, banishing self-censorship . Learning to 

develop characters, plots, points of view, and shaping your story 

in a constructive, supportive atmosphere is fun! Enjoy the experience, 

and go home with a project well on its way . Beginning and 

experienced writers of fiction, creative non- fiction, memoir and 

poetry can benefit over and over from this course . There will be a 


Doll Making – Artistic Expression 


INSTRUCTOR Kate Church 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Doll making is an engaging and exciting art form . Instruction 

will consist of a basic step-by-step method of construction and 

design with an emphasis on skills and technique. You will learn to 

use polymer clay to create heads, hands and feet, be introduced 

to pattern making for designing and sewing cloth bodies and 

costumes, and learn a basic method of building a wire armature 

to bring support, movement and expression to your dolls . Two 

projects will be completed . The first project is a learning/practice 

piece to introduce and explore basic methods and use of materials 

. The final project will be designing your own doll, employing 

your new skills and techniques, while learning to enrich and 

direct your curiosity, style and inventiveness. You will be required 

to bring a sewing machine that is in good working order . Exciting 

results can be achieved regardless of experience . There will be a 


Drawing with Ink & Colour 



DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

The art of pen and ink will be explored through a series of 

exercises designed to improve observational skills, composition, 

value range, and technique . The element of colour will be introduced 

with water-based paints and washes such as watercolour, 

gouache, and more . These techniques will add variety and 

interest to completed works . Design, composition and colour 

theory will be addressed throughout the course . 

Dyeing to Design 


INSTRUCTOR Kim McBrien 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Basic knitting skills (cast on, knit, purl, bind off) 

are required to participate. Dyeing experience is not required – 

all levels welcome. 

Make knitting projects truly unique by learning to design your 

own colourwork and knit it with your own custom dyed yarn . 

Learn how to dye a full colour wheel and how to use those colours 

in your own colourwork design . Investigate a variety of knitted 

colourwork techniques and how best to use them . Techniques will 

be applied to the design, dyeing and beginning stages of knitting 

a small colourwork project . There will be a $65 material fee 


Felting on a Large Scale 


INSTRUCTOR Sandi Luck 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Experience with wet felting is recommended. 

Learn to create fine lightweight drapeable fabric and work with 

wool fibres mixed with exotics such as silk and alpaca . Create a 

series of two-dimensional samples incorporating different fibres 

and materials . Design and create yardage or finished projects of 

your choice such as vest, cape or shawl . There will be a basic 

$20 material fee, plus an additional fee of approximately $20 per 

project depending on materials used . These fees are payable to 


Superb learning facility surrounded by 

nature. I thoroughly enjoyed my first 

experience here. 

– Debbie Brittain

Glassblowing 


INSTRUCTOR Andrew Kuntz 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 













instructor . 

This course will run simultaneously with Glassblowing Style & 

Form. Please clearly indicate which level you are registering for. 

Glassblowing – Style & Form 


INSTRUCTOR Andrew Kuntz 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 



As an experienced glassblower you will be challenged with the 

exploration of advanced techniques such as bit working, stems 

and feet, handles, spouts, cane work, and goblet making, using 

more advanced colour applications . Cold working techniques 

will also be covered . Instruction and practice will be augmented 

with a visual presentation, printed material, studio safety, and 

regular discussions of work in progress . With a maximum of 



instructor . 



Guitar – Folk, Country & Blues 


INSTRUCTOR Eve Goldberg 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginner guitar 

players. The ability to play basic chords is required. 

This class for advanced-beginner and intermediate guitar players 

will improve skills in folk, country, and blues styles . An overview 

of North American roots music and some of the musicians who 

have influenced it will also be included . Starting with a few simple 

songs, you will learn a variety of accompaniment techniques, 

including country strumming, bass runs, alternating thumb, 

basic finger picking, and how to pick out melodies . Learn basic 

theory for folk guitar, how to transpose songs from one key to 

another, and how to figure out chords for songs you’d like to sing . 

A course book with the words and chords to the songs covered 

in the classes will be available for future reference . Instruction 

will enable you to play guitar in several different keys and styles 

and you will gain a repertoire of songs to enjoy and share with 

friends and family . There will be a $25 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Please note: These three skill levels will run simultaneously. 

Please clearly indicate which level you are 

registering for. 

Jewellery – Stone Setting: Beginner 


INSTRUCTOR Susan Watson Ellis 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Instruction will enable you to fabricate bezels for round, 

oval, or free form cabochons from sterling silver. You will 

design a simple ring, pendant, or pin forms on which to 

attach your bezels in order to set your stones in finished 

jewellery pieces of your own design . The material fee will 

vary with individual projects . 

Jewellery – Stone Setting: Intermediate 



DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Instruction will enable you to fabricate bezels for round, 

oval, or free form faceted stones from sterling silver. You 

will learn to cut a bearing for the stone into the bezel using 

stone setting burrs and the flex shaft machine. You will also 

design a jewellery form to mount your bezel on . Once the 

form is completed you will set your stone using an electric 

hammer . Polishing will complete your unique jewellery 

creation . The material fee will vary with individual projects . 

Jewellery – Stone Setting: Advanced 



DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Instruction will enable you to form complex settings for 

your cabochon and faceted stones such as basket, prong, 

crown, and tapered as well as multiple stone designs. You 

will be encouraged to use critical thinking to problem solve 

in these advanced setting designs . The material fee will vary 

with individual projects . 

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Kids’ Adventures in Animation** 

COURSE CODE ARTS1724 

INSTRUCTOR Midori Nagai 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $97 .80 

SECTION 41: 1:00 – 4:30pm, 5 – 7 years old 

SECTION 42: 9:00 – 12 Noon, 8 – 10 years old 

Explore the amazing world of animation . By creating a simple 

movie with objects you will begin to understand the concepts 

of animation . Then using clay, you will create a character and a 

simple story . Stop-motion animation will also be created . Easy, 

step-by-step instruction will be provided and creativity encouraged. 

You will work individually and in small groups. When the 

course is finished, your clay character and a DVD with the movies 

will go home with you . Some of the best animation in the world 

will be shown during the week and the course will finish up with 

a short film festival of your work . There will be a $20 material fee 


Kids’ Under the Sea** 


INSTRUCTOR Rebecca Reynolds 

DATES July 2 – July 6, 2012 

FEE $97 .80 



Plunge into an underwater art adventure! In this week of watery 

wonderful fun, you’ll be creating colourful creatures of the deep, 

like huge tropical fish and dangly jellyfish to hang from the ceiling! 

Hop onboard a yellow submarine to explore the mysteries found 

beneath the waves . Then you’ll end the week by diving into a 

party on the bottom of the sea! There will be a $20 material fee 


Landscape Images in Fabric 


INSTRUCTOR Jane Selbie 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course will encourage you to discover your own unique 

style of fabric layering and teach you to observe and interpret 

the subtleties in nature . The technique follows basic painting 

principles by retranslating printed and solid coloured fabric to 

create Canadian landscapes. You will start with the beginning 

steps of the fabric layering technique and progress through to 

detailed works as you explore the nuances of each scene . The 

work is fine so good sharp, pointed scissors are a must . Everyone 

is a beginner! If you have dabbled in painting, quilting, or want 

to learn to translate the beauty and detail of nature through the 

medium of fabric, you will find that even your beginning pieces 

will be successful . There will be a $20 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Lettering & Paper Arts 


INSTRUCTOR Judith Jaimet Bainbridge 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Lettering and paper arts have remarkable application potential, 

both decorative and functional . Design and make four styles of 

books/cards and an origami box, write haiku poems and letter 

them in an italic hand, and carve eraser stamps to create a 

unique expression on your visually and verbally creative projects . 

There will be a $30 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Life Drawing – Basics & Beyond 



DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Drawing the human figure has always been the cornerstone of 

artistic training – but it also creates fear in the inexperienced 

artist . This beginner-to-intermediate course begins with simple 

“stick-figure” style gesture drawings, progressing to well observed 

contour line drawings, and culminates in renderings of the figure 

made full and round by the observation of light and shadow . 

Mosaics 


INSTRUCTOR Annette Blady Van Mil 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

By definition, a mosaic is a surface decoration made by inlaying 

small pieces of coloured glass, stone or tile to produce a pattern 

or image . In this course you will discover the unusual, creative, 

innovative and fun world of mosaics . Gain an appreciation of 

the history and techniques of mosaics and, by blending traditional 

and modern techniques, you will create some amazing 

works of art! Basic techniques will be taught through hands-on 

demonstrations . Turn your broken tiles, chipped china, cracked 

pots, smashed glass, old buttons and mirrors into masterpieces . 

By learning the mosaic technique, you will make the ordinary 

extraordinary! All skill levels will benefit from this course . There 


Photography – Travel & Landscape 


INSTRUCTOR Rob Stimpson 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. To 

participate in this course, knowledge of where the camera 

controls are located (i.e. menu, white balance, f-stops, ISO, 

etc) and how the camera works (i.e. f-stops and shutter speeds) 

is essential. Instruction can benefit traditional and point and 

shoot cameras but is best suited to DSLR cameras. 

Our travels and journeys take us to places we never may visit 

again . On these trips we all want to document where we have 

been and, for the most part, capture a sense of place . The 

camera becomes our voice through our visual interpretation of the 

landscape . In this course you will learn how to create an effective 

photo essay that becomes your own personal interpretation of the 

places you visit. Good photographs are made, not just taken. You 

will learn how to create an image, not just take a picture . Through 

the use of simple techniques, discover how to take an effective 

portrait of people in the outdoors, how to enhance your landscape 

images, add emotion to your pictures and how to get the most out 

of the tools you have. You will spend time wandering through the 

village and surrounding areas looking for places of interest where 

you create your visual interpretation of the landscape . Through 

assignments, critiques of your work and slideshows, you will learn 

what it takes to be a more effective photographer . This course will 

help you to move out of your comfort zone as well as introduce 

you to new challenges with travel and landscape photography . 

Assignments are designed based on you knowing the fundamentals 

. Both digital and film cameras are welcome in this course . 

There will be a $5 material fee payable to the instructor .

Pottery – Beginners 


INSTRUCTOR Barbara Joy Peel 



Instruction in this course will be delivered at the beginner level of 

wheel throwing . There will be demonstrations on cylinders, bowls, 

plates, glaze techniques and the firing process . The development 

of your own personal style and the encouragement of artistic 

license will prevail . One bisque and one glaze fire will be accomplished 

during the course . Should you be inspired and enthusiastic 

upon completion of this course, you would be capable of 

taking Pottery II . Note: This course is 6 days . Additional clay will 

be available for purchase from the school at a cost of $20 per 

bag, which includes glazing and firing . A beginner’s tool kit may 

be purchased from the school at a cost of approximately $15 . 

Please inform the school if you require one . 

Printmaking Without a Press 


INSTRUCTOR Victoria Cowan 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Daily life is very demanding, you don’t have much space at home 

or perhaps you feel you haven’t developed drawing skills . Still, 

you want to find a way to make beautiful images, simply, at home 

– images that could grace a hand-made card, as well as bring 

you personal pleasure . Printmaking without a press is economical 

and easy . Learn skills that can be developed on your own, with 

inexpensive and non toxic materials . There will be a $20 material 


On the Saturday following the courses, students are invited 

to participate in a demonstration at the Haliburton Highland 

Games, and in an afternoon Scottish Country Dance. 

These courses will run simultaneously. Please clearly indicate 

which level you are registering for. 

Scottish Country Dancing – Intermediate 


INSTRUCTOR Michael Turner 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


An important part of this course is improving the 5 basic steps 

while also mastering new ones . Equally important are the 

opportunities to ‘polish’ many common formations (such as 

reels, poussettes, allemandes, promenades and corner figures), 

to phrase these formations more accurately, cover within the 

set more effectively, and enhance the smooth flow from one 

formation to the next . Some less common formations will also 

be introduced and practiced, such as Rondel, and Bourrel . A 

general sense of fun is encouraged, and sociability is enhanced 

through dancing with others of different skill levels for part of 

each day . As increased musical knowledge usually promotes 

better and more enjoyable dancing, one class period each day 

is devoted to exploring the music of Scottish Country Dancing . 

This musical focus includes fitting the steps to the music, and 

fitting the formations to the phrases . Glimpses into the history 

of the music, the dance, and the Royal Scottish Country Dance 

Society are included throughout . Care is given to warm-ups and 

cool-downs each day to preserve good health for all . 

Remember, Reflect & Proceed with Purpose 


INSTRUCTOR Nora Zylstra Savage 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Create a mini life review utilizing your present values and beliefs 

as a basis for discovery . No matter what life stage or milestone 

you are at, or have just passed, this writing process helps you to 

explore your past experiences, your current life and to choose 

what’s next . Life reviews, or life reflections, may include your 

ideals, values, insights, family traditions, passions, life lessons, 

special moments, and future hopes and dreams . Through writing 

exercises, prompts, and reflection, you will write short vignettes 

or stories about significant events, turning-points or decisions in 

your life. You will also write about important people and how they 

have influenced you . It’s a time for reflection, writing, sharing and 

receiving oral feedback in a sensitive and positive environment . 

A time to understand your past, acknowledge the present and 

create new possibilities for your future . 

Sandal Making 


INSTRUCTOR Jon Gray 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Learn the techniques of leather craft and sandal design as you 

create a pair of leather sandals made to fit your foot . Additionally 

you will explore different techniques to cut and shape leather . 


Scottish Country Dancing – Advanced 


INSTRUCTOR Michael Turner 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


The dance technique offered in this class includes modifying 

basic steps for unusual movements, dancing smoothly from one 

type of step to another, and expanding the repertoire of travelling 

and setting steps to include Highland, ancient and modern 

variants . New formations will be introduced as well as unusual 

variations of more common ones . At this level, you should 

already be able to dance virtually all traditional dances after only 

a quick briefing . New challenges will be offered through recently 

composed dances arising within this tradition, keeping it fresh 

and alive. Some attention will be given to dance notation. You are 

especially encouraged to develop your visual imagination of the 

dance patterns and to increase your sensitivity to the beauty and 

intricate designs of this flowing artform . Teamwork is essential, 

and you will be challenged to initiate and respond to movement 

through subtle cues, to master the art of recovery from mistakes, 

to realize the important link between relaxation and competence, 

to learn more and more to enhance the joy of confident 

participation, not just for yourself, but for others as well . The 

musical focus at this level includes learning to understand and 

recognize the different types of dance tunes, including proper 

reels, hornpipes, Scotch Measures, polkas, single, double and 

triple jigs, marches, strathspeys, waltzes, slow airs, and songs . 

Deeper historical insights into both the music and dance serve to 

heighten enjoyment and interest . Advanced dancers will already 

know the benefit of warming up and cooling down, and will 

participate in these exercises on a regular basis . 

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Stain Painting – The Saturated Canvas 



DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

The staining process is an acrylic equivalent to watercolour and 

can lead to some stunning visual effects using intense brilliant 

colour, subdued subtle colour or a mixture of both . A recent 

addition to the techniques available to artists, stain is created 

by adding water and/or medium to acrylic paints and applying 

it to an unprimed canvas . This course will deal with a variety 

of methods of application including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, 

graduated overlays, flat applications, mixture combinations and 

stains in conjunction with undiluted acrylic . These applications 

can be made with either representational or non-representational 

images . The process has wonderful properties of blending 

and spreading that produce very exciting results . No previous 

experience in painting is necessary to benefit from this amazing 

technical and aesthetic resource . If you have previous experience, 

you will have an opportunity to deal with this new technique 

at your own personal skill level . Exploration of the process will 

be encouraged in a non-threatening environment where you will 

receive personal assistance and critiques as well as being able to 

join in group discussions and critiques . 

Stone Carving 


INSTRUCTOR Fred Hummel 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: You must be able to carry stone weighing up to 30 

lbs. 

This course will provide instruction in traditional sculptural 

methods, such as the use of point, toothed and flat chisels, 

specialized rasps for final shaping, and a variety of techniques 

for proper use with various types of stone . If you are working at 

a beginner skill level you will receive instruction in traditional 

hand-tool methods . Ample assistance will be available in developing 

subject matter . Practical applications will be the primary 

emphasis, supported by some theory. You can expect to complete 

a small sculpture during the course . If desired, you will also 

receive a brief introduction to stone sculpture using power tools . 

Minimal amounts of time will be available if you would like to use 

the power tools as availability of electricity and compressed air 

will impose some limitation on the number of students who can 

work in this area simultaneously . If you are working at a beyondbeginner 

level of skill, you will be challenged with more advanced 

work . If you wish to subscribe to this area, it is recommended 

that you have some power tools or be prepared to buy them 

as only limited loan/demonstration tools are available for use . 

The instructor will have a small assortment of tools (including 

sandbags) on hand that may be purchased at reasonable prices . 

The instructor will also have his own master set of professional 

tools, including power tools, and these will be demonstrated in 

hands-on sessions as part of the instruction . Whether beginner 

or experienced, you can expect to work in a non-competitive, 

light-hearted atmosphere . A selection of stone will be available for 

purchase on site . Questions may be directed to Fred Hummel at 

fwhummel@sympatico .ca . 

These courses run simultaneously. Please clearly indicate 

which course you’re registering for. 

Totem Mask 


INSTRUCTOR Wayne Hill 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

In this course you will be instructed on how to design and 

carve a West Coast totem moon mask . Working handson 

and side-by-side with other carvers you will learn the 

traditional processes needed to produce the best results . 

A short lesson on history and traditions will provide an 

understanding of totemism and the social implications of 

this medium . There will be a $25 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Totem Pole Carving 



DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

In this course you will be instructed on how to design and 

carve your own four foot totem pole . Working hands-on 

and side-by-side with other carvers you will learn the 

traditional processes needed to produce the best results . A 

short lesson on history and traditions will give you a better 

understanding of totemism and the social implications of 

this medium . There will be a $50 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

A fantastic school and an 

amazing opportunity to learn, 

create and become inspired! 

– Ian Miller

Watercolour Painting – Advanced 


INSTRUCTOR Art Cunanan 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. It is 

imperative that participants have had at least three previous 

watercolour courses prior to participating. 

At an advanced level of interaction, you will explore traditional 

and experimental techniques in watercolour painting . Instruction 

will be provided on composition and design and the course is 

geared to sharpen skills and enhance personal interpretation . 

Learn how to make a contour painting, how to layer washes until 

they get the right value and how to use local and colour values to 

make strong statements . Sessions on compositions will include 

directing the eye with edges, placing darks and other colours, 

and advice on handling patterns and loosening painting style . 

Learn by demonstration and critique and benefit from individual 

attention. You will have an opportunity to enjoy some on-location 

painting, weather permitting . 

Watercolour Painting – Introduction 


INSTRUCTOR Gary Chapman 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course will stimulate you, inspire you onward and open the 

door to the fun and magic of watercolour painting . From day one, 

you will be creating images of misty landscapes, distant hills and 

clearing skies . A painting a day is not beyond expectations and all 

of this will take place in a relaxed, non-intimidating atmosphere . 

All the basic steps of watercolour wet-in-wet painting will be 

explained and demonstrated . As well, you will be encouraged to 

free up your creative spirit in order to take these newly acquired 

skills into paintings that evoke feelings or emotions . This course 

invites newcomers to the watercolour medium . In addition, 

painters equipped with the basics will be shown gateways into 

the next stage of their creative journey . Instruction will take place 

strictly in a studio environment . 

Youth Marionettes** 


INSTRUCTOR Judith Mason 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $191 .76 

Please note: This course is suitable for youth from 11 to 13 

years of age. 

Explore ideas, follow your imagination, design, and create your 

own marionette – human, animal, a mix of both, or something 

absolutely different . The sky’s the limit! Add lots of objects or 

materials that allow your puppet’s personality to form . Using 

old clothing, newspapers, nylons, wool, paint, and wood, you’ll 

construct heads, facial features, and bodies and then assemble 

all the various parts and pieces . Bring your marionette to life by 

attaching the mechanisms and strings to manipulate its movement 

. Hey, why not build a puppet theatre at the same time, 

design some sets and create a performance? There will also be 

opportunities to watch some short clips of professional puppeteers 

staging amazing performances . There will be a $5 material 


Youth/Teen Take the Stage** 


INSTRUCTOR Leanne Schachow 

DATES July 2 – 6, 2012 

FEE $213 .86 

Please note: This course is suitable for youth and teens from 

11 to 18 years of age. 

Let your dramatic imagination run wild! This introductory acting 

course is designed to enhance your communication skills, build 

personal confidence when speaking in front of a group, and 

encourage your creative ideas to be revealed in a supportive 

environment . Learn effective vocal and movement techniques for 

the stage through character-building, storytelling, and laugh-outloud 

improvisational activities . The role of the actor, director, stage 

manager, and creative designer will be discussed and you will 

have the opportunity to play out these roles . Working together, 

we will perform a one-act play for an audience at the end of the 

week, showing off our love for the stage . Ultimately, let’s take 

the stage and have some fun! There will be a $15 material fee 


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satUrDaY, JULY 7, 2012 

Earring Workshop** 



DATES July 7, 2012 

FEE $97 .24 

From the dawn of time, ears have been a focal point for decoration, 

ranging from a simple stud to complex chandelier styles of 

earrings . This workshop will provide a brief history of design and 

enough practical skill to create your own works of art . Traditional 

earring styles and attachments such as studs, hoops, shepherd’s 

hooks, and lever backs will be explored . Create your own unique 

designs using your imagination and new found skills . There will 


Glassblowing – Introductory Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Terry Craig 


FEE $186 .54 (includes an $80 material fee) 

In this workshop, you will be introduced to the exciting world of 

hot glasswork to create fascinating paperweights using traditional 

tools and techniques dating back 2000 years! These methods 

are still used today by the world’s leading vessel makers and 

glass sculptors . Glass is first melted in a furnace to 2100 degrees 

Fahrenheit upon which time you will then learn how to gather 

the molten material on the end of a steel blowpipe to form it 

into a one-of-a-kind paperweight . Safe practices will be continually 

emphasized throughout the workshop . This is an excellent 

introduction to the intrigue of hot glasswork . There will be a $5 


Knit a Cowl or Scarf Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Glenna Harris 


FEE $97 .24 

Please note: This workshop isn’t suitable for absolute beginners. 

Some previous knitting experience is required. 

Whether you want to revive your love of knitting with a simple 

project, or you’re a just-beyond-beginner looking for a refresher, 

this workshop will be helpful and motivating. You’ll 

begin with a simple project of your choice: either 

a scarf worked flat, or a cowl worked in the round . 

Instruction will cover how to read a pattern, knit, 

purl, basic cables, and how to select yarn for various 

projects . 

Leather Braiding Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Jon Gray 


FEE $97 .24 

Learn the basics of leather work through creating an appliqué 

braided leather bracelet or dog collar . This introduction to the 

techniques of cutting, punching, braiding and finishing leather 

can also be used to create beautiful and functional objects 

such as belts and guitar straps . There will be a $40 material fee 


Mosaic Window Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Work with a rainbow of colour; nipping vibrant stained glass into 

mosaic tessarae and creating window art suitable for garden 

or home . Bring a small window (in a frame, approx 12x24” or 

similar) or other clear glass project and learn how to design and 

make either an abstract or image-based piece . Adhesives and 

grouts will be discussed and you will take home grout materials 

to use once the project has cured . Please note that this project 

requires good hand strength and uses adhesives that may be 

unsuitable for those with allergic sensitivity to silicone . This 

workshop will take place outside under a tent . There will be a $10 


Photoshop Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Michael Bainbridge 


FEE $97 .24 

Please note: Basic Windows skills are essential and required. 

Restore, enhance or completely alter existing images . Work with 

layers, add special effects, filters and selected actions to manipulate 

your photos . Instruction is also suitable for users of the 

Elements version of Photoshop . Photos will not be taken during 

the workshop – please bring your own digital images . 

Sheddings Workshop – The Stored Becomes Storied** 


INSTRUCTOR Kate Church and Fay Wilkinson 


FEE $97 .24 

Are you challenged by sorting and letting go of creative clutter 

and perceived treasures you have collected over the years? 

Perhaps your need for an uncluttered space is battling with your 

emotional attachments to ‘things’ . Did you know that in addition 

to snakes, many creatures shed as a means to grow, maintain 

health, and reduce stress? Taking a leaf out of the book of the 

natural world, this playful and unusual workshop will have you 

bring a shoebox of ‘stuff’ that has been gathering dust . Using 

the contents of your box, you will learn how to design a simple, 

artful way to sort, discard, cherish, and transform . With guidance 

your created art piece, using elements from your box, will be a 

remembrance of your first shed . Rather than dreading or avoiding 

this process of letting go, you may experience relief and liberation 

. This may mark the beginning of your shedding journey – the 

stored becomes storied . There will be a $15 material fee payable 

to the instructor . 

Your instructors have been going through this ‘shedding’ 

process in a collaborative way for several months. Blog address 

sheddings.wordpress.com . 

Sing! Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

No matter what you’ve been told before, you can learn to sing! If 

you think you can’t carry a tune in a bucket, or if you would just 

like to become a little more confident in your singing, you’ll enjoy 

this workshop . Through vocal exercises, rounds, games, and 

simple folk songs, explore your voice in a supportive, fun environment. 

You’ll come away from the day with a few new songs, some 

tips and tricks for improving your sense of pitch and rhythm, and 

a renewed confidence your own voice . No experience necessary . 






Love the course! It was organized fun and 

I love the feeling you get at the end of 

the week! A sense of accomplishment. 

– Camina Harrison-Cheryl 

Soap Making & Herbal Bath Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Linda Lee Purvis 


FEE $97 .24 

This workshop will equip you with the skills to create your own 

natural body care products from a wide variety of easily obtained 

ingredients . With an introduction to pure essential oils, herbs, 

spices, and healthful properties of grains, oils, and other pantry 

goods, plus numerous handouts and reference materials, you 

will gain an extensive understanding of how to create your own 

recipes and healthful products . Learn how to make cold process 

soap from scratch, melt and pour soaps, create bath bombs, bath 

salts, milks, oils, massage oils, herbal bath bags, body powders, 

decorative and presentation ideas, and more . Enjoy this fun-filled, 

fragrant day . Please note that the cold process soap component 

will be done in demonstration format, however, a cured sample 

of the soap, and a kit to reproduce the recipe will be provided . 

All other projects are hands-on . There will be a $60 material fee 


Watercolour Florals Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Demonstrations and step by step instruction will encourage you 

to explore many techniques to achieve a bright, realistic floral 

painting . Instruction will cover glazing, gentle washes backgrounds, 

values, depth, harmony and much more in a relaxed 

atmosphere, with personal attention and encouragement . Reference 

materials will be available or you are welcome to paint from 

your own . All skill levels can be accommodated . 





FEE $97 .24 

Project Title: Tree Forms on Stone 









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JULY 9 to 13, 2012 

Abstraction to Non-Objective Painting 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course is designed to take you into the realm of non-objective 

painting, whether you are an experienced or novice painter . 

Starting with a number of warm up exercises and projects, 

subject matter will gradually be reduced until you are painting 

with no subject at all. You will be encouraged to work on your own 

projects or the instructor can assign topics and/or approaches for 

you and your work . Non-objective painting can be challenging 

but the skills learned and the added freedom of expression would 

benefit any art practice . 

Acrylics – Fast and Forgiving 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for complete beginners. 

Discover the fascinating power of acrylic paint and its amazing 

potential . Imagine being able to cover your mistakes within 

minutes because of its fast drying properties . Enjoy the many 

processes that acrylics are suitable for and learn about the 

fabulous properties of this medium in a non-threatening environment, 

conducive to personal creative thinking. You will experience 

the medium in its full-strength, manufactured state as well 

as employ it as a stain with water added and then applied to 

unprimed canvas where it behaves like a watercolour with intense 

colour . Paint will also be used in flat, layered applications and in 

thick and textured processes that greatly enrich the surface . The 

instructor will bring some unique, personally developed experiences 

to the course and both traditional and abstract images can 

enhance your visual vocabulary and contribute to the enjoyment 

of the medium. You will benefit from close, personal attention and 

advice, in addition to learning from group critiques . 

Acrylics & Mixed Media – Introductory 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Learn methods and techniques using acrylics paints and acrylic 

products that will start you on an exciting journey of discovery . 

You will be encouraged to work in a variety of formats, using 

traditional painting materials and fluid acrylics, as well as heavy 

body paints with collage . While technique will remain an important 

aspect, emphasis will be placed on experimentation, building 

a personal style and colour sense, choosing subject matter, and 

open in-class discussions about the work produced . 

A great chance to be immersed in 

something new in a highly creative 

environment. 

– Stew Wallace 

Bird Carving 


INSTRUCTOR Jan Fitch 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Project Title: Half or Life-size Eastern Screech Owl – Red Phase 

(Please inform instructor of your size choice) 

Individual instruction on anatomy, carving and painting techniques 

will be provided, accommodating beginning to advanced 

level carvers . The first two days will be spent painting a resin 

study bird created from the instructor’s original carving . In 

gaining an understanding of the bird’s structure prior to carving, 

you will learn feathering, blending and edging techniques to 

achieve the soft look of the bird . The remaining three days will 

be spent shaping the basswood cutout, creating feather groups 

and applying various forms of texturing . Instruction on mounting 

the bird into habitat will also be given . There will be a $50 to $60 

material fee payable to the instructor depending on your project 

size . 

Colour – Beyond Theory 


INSTRUCTOR Al Van Mil 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

How do you simplify colour and make it work for you? This course 

teaches you to use colour effectively in all mediums . If you love 

colour, but the colour wheel has always turned you off, or if you 

want to know more about how to work with colour, but the theory 

overwhelms you, then this course is for you . Learning the easy 

fundamentals of the colour field will give you the freedom to 

express yourself without hesitation. You will gain new confidence 

in creating powerful and dynamic colour combinations with a 

simpler understanding of all those tints, tones and shades . In this 

interactive course, a series of lectures, demos, and projects will 

take you to new levels of colour artistry . Individual attention will 

enable you to apply and develop these new skills . 

Creating Written Life Stories 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This hands-on course will provide you with the opportunity to 

continue writing your life stories and enhance your own writing 

style . New multimedia exercises and writing techniques will be 

presented and practiced. You will write, share and receive oral 

feedback in a sensitive and positive environment . This is a great 

chance to explore and further develop creative writing skills and 

techniques using your own personal stories as source material . 

Why wait until it is too late? Put it in writing! 

Please note: For those wanting to start writing their memoirs or 

life stories this course will accommodate those participants as 

well.

Creative Choral Music 


INSTRUCTOR Kiera Galway 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Enjoy this opportunity to experience the pure joy of the collective 

voice in song! If you are a singer with little or no choral experience 

or you have not sung beyond the limits of your shower, this is the 

course for you. You will explore choral music genres including 

folk music from around the world, First Nations songs, African 

and Asian chant, vocal jazz, and spirituals . Sessions will include a 

holistic blend of improvisation, intonation, warm up, reading, and 

ear training exercises . The goal of this course is to free creativity 

and vocal flexibility, while getting acquainted with a variety of 

legitimate choral techniques. You will go home with a wealth of 

new repertoire and a renewed sense of creativity and energy . 


Creative Choral Music II 

INSTRUCTOR Andy Rush 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Please note the division of vocal sections and ensure you are 

registering appropriately. This course will run simultaneously 

with Creative Choral Music and the students of both courses 

will enjoy singing time together every day with both conductors. 

For the experienced choral musician, this course will focus on 

singing in harmony, modifying and perfecting arrangements, 

creating an ensemble, and community performance . In addition 

to learning a limited varied repertoire and developing it 

to performance standard, instruction and discussion will also 

address improvising, creating harmonies, moving, sharing stories 

from our own varied choirs, creating musical accompaniment, 

sharing music, listening to choral music examples, and modifying 

arrangements to suit the ensemble’s skills . Learn to take care of 

your voice by learning more about vocal hygiene and warming 

up. You will have the opportunity to perform at various venues 

around the school . There will be a $25 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Creative Choral Music II -Alto 


Creative Choral Music II – Bass 


Creative Choral Music II – Soprano 


Creative Choral Music II – Tenor 


Doll Making II – Artistic Expression 


INSTRUCTOR Kate Church 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


This course is designed to further develop skills and practice in 

the art of doll making . Learn to solve construction problems, gain 

experience and ability with materials, and enrich your personal 

process . Instruction will include daily demonstrations and 

practice sessions . There will be a $50 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Encaustic Painting 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginning painters. 

You should have a basic knowledge of colour theory and some 

previous painting skills. Encaustic experience is not required. 

The art of encaustic painting was practiced by Ancient Greeks, 

Romans and Egyptians as many as 2500 years ago and is still 

practised today . The term encaustic denotes the use of wax as 

an artistic medium . The combination of pigment, beeswax and 

varnishes creates beautifully luminous paintings . Once a lost art, 

it is gaining more and more popularity and recognition . Many 

contemporary artists are exploring the versatility of the medium 

and applying the techniques to a wide variety of artistic genres: 

landscape, abstraction, collage and printmaking to name a few . 

As a newcomer to the medium you will learn basic techniques 

and formulae as well as how to prepare your own supports . The 

course includes a brief history of encaustic and frequent class 

discussions . Skills and techniques acquired in this course will 

enable you to apply encaustic techniques to your own personal 

painting style . Safety procedures will be emphasized at all times . 


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Fabrics – Colour, Patterns & Painterly Effects 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Create fabulous fabric while exploring colour, pattern and texture . 

Learn the techniques of hand painting, fluid wash, leaf/botanical 

prints, discharge, marking and stamping, all ideal surface embellishment 

for shawls, scarves, sarongs, decorative accent pieces, 

or works on canvas . Learn to experiment with the versatility of 

these wonderful water based, environmentally friendly dyes . 

They’re ideal for using full strength, allowing strong brilliant colour 

for printing or diluted, for soft and subtle shades and hues – all 

well suited for fashion, interiors or fine art . There will be a strong 

emphasis on experimenting with colour mixing, pattern, textures 

and overlays, will provide an opportunity to combine many 

learned techniques with a new range of expressive skills . Let 

loose with colour and pattern to encourage self-expression and 

artistic freedom . There will be a $15 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Figure Sculpture 


INSTRUCTOR Paul Portelli 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 


This course will introduce you to a dynamic approach of 

constructing figurative sculpture . With a model present you will 

explore traditional techniques that will aid you in a quick and 

thorough understanding of anatomy, volume, mass proportion 

and dynamic movement of the human body . Instruction will 

emphasize the development of skills and tactile awareness in 

conjunction with your own intuitive and expressive abilities to 

communicate through the language of form . Skills learned will 

enable you to produce many pieces of work during the course . 

This course is suited to individuals who would like to strengthen 

their powers of perception . If you are a doctor, dentist, architect, 

engineer, painter, potter, animator or you would simply like to see 

more with every look, you will benefit from this course . 

Please note: Completed works may be retained and processed 

to a permanent state through firing or casting processes. These 

processes will not be offered during this course. Additional clay 

will be available for purchase from the school at a cost of $12 

per bag, unfired. 

The best. HSTA does it best – great 

staff, excellent faculty, superior 

facility. 

– Callie Archer 

Glassblowing 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 













instructor . 

This course will run simultaneously with Glassblowing II. 


Glassblowing II 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 



course will focus on advanced hot forming and decorating 

techniques. 

Learn techniques for vessel making, including vases, bowls, 

goblets and stemware, as well as solid sculpture and hot bit work . 

There will be demonstrations on advanced colouring techniques 

and studio production methods . With an emphasis on design, 

you will set up your own personal project goals. You will have an 

opportunity to participate in discussions about modern studio 

design and equipment construction, as well as glass as a contemporary 

art form . With a maximum of 12 students in the studio, 

you will have ample opportunity for hands-on learning . There will 



clearly indicate which level you are registering for.

Japanese Brush Painting I 


INSTRUCTOR Cassandra Wyszkowski 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This unique course, which is suitable for the beginner or the 

‘seasoned’ painter, is designed to introduce you to the discipline 

of Japanese painting (known as Sumi-e), which is a water-based 

medium . Emphasis will be on various brush techniques, light and 

shade to achieve depth, brush control that develops spontaneous 

expression and effective simplicity in composition skills. You will 

paint a variety of subjects and will receive your own copy of each 

lesson, ten in all . This is a very intensive course providing a firm 

foundation for any future painting medium or artistic pursuit . 

Discover and learn the four paragons – the Bamboo, the Japanese 

Orchid, the Chrysanthemum and the Plum Tree . Oriental 

philosophy as related to painting will add an interesting flavour to 

this exciting course . Many other subjects for painting are pursued 

to keep creativity flowing . Japanese poetry ‘Haiku’ which is the 

‘kissing cousin’ of Sumi-e, along with beautiful, flowing music, will 

underpin the learning process by adding a delightful, peaceful 

atmosphere . This course is also suitable for potters and fabric 

painters who wish to beautify their work with expressive brush 

strokes . There will be a material fee of approximately $35 payable 


Jewellery Casting 


INSTRUCTOR Michael Letki 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Using the ancient lost wax casting process to make jewellery 

opens the door to a fascinating world where an almost unlimited 

variety of three-dimensional forms and textures can be created . 

The tiniest details, textures and forms will be faithfully reproduced 

. Learn how virtually anyone with a shoebox of tools can 

do this at home! You will work on several pieces with emphasis 

placed on appropriate design for the methods, quality of 

workmanship and finishing techniques. You are welcome in this 

course whether you are working at a beginner or intermediate 

level of skill . There will be a $25 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Kids’ Get Creative** 


INSTRUCTOR Toni Caldarone 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $97 .80 



Summer’s here and so is fun! Learn, create and join your classmates 

in experimenting in lots of 1, 2, and 3D works of art . From 

Picasso and Matisse to Van Gogh, you’ll learn about some of our 

old masters through beautiful art books and then experiment 

using some of their techniques . From basic drawing techniques 

where you’ll make one-dimensional flat drawings look three 

dimensional, to innovative experiments using acrylic and watercolour 

paints, pastels and more to make your unique 2-D and 3-D 

art creations . There’ll be lots for you to learn, lots for you to create 

and most of all, lots of fun for you and your friends! There will be 

a $20 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Kids’ Zoom into Space** 


INSTRUCTOR Michele Karch Ackerman 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $97 .80 



Pack your interplanetary passports and get ready to blast off into 

space! Come join us for a week of imagination and fun as we 

zoom off to the tiny planet of Robot World . Create your very own 

wacky spaceship, stuffed planet and then flex those drawing 

muscles as you make a pop-up robot comic book . Make robot 

friends and laugh yourself silly in this zany week of spacey robot 

fun! There will be a $20 material fee payable to the instructor . 

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Knitting for Hands & Feet 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Some 

knitting experience as well as experience reading and interpreting 

knitting patterns is required. 

Mittens, gloves, and socks – small projects like these are always 

practical to wear, but also exciting to make . Discover how to 

create these accessories, including skills like working ribbing, 

basic cables, working in the round on small circumferences, 

turning a heel on a sock, and sewing up toes and mitten tops . 

You will complete at least one mitten and one sock over the 

course of the week, and learn how to complete full pairs while at 

home if they are not completed during the course . 

Life Drawing II 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


This comprehensive course is intended to extend previous 

training or experience in drawing from the model . Take this 

opportunity to fill the gaps in your previous learning experiences 

. Instruction in gesture, contour and shading techniques 

is included as well as methods of dealing with foreshortening, 

perspective in the figure, anatomy, portraiture, use of media and 

other issues to arise in the process. You will be encouraged to 

develop individual creativity and self-expression as you explore 

the exhibition, meaning, content, context, intention, format, 

complexity, design and composition of life drawings . 

Oil Painting – Introduction to Plein Air 


INSTRUCTOR John Anderson 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course is designed to engage you in the fundamental 

aspects of painting with oils . Exploring the idea of landscape 

painting as an artistic and creative endeavour will be stressed . 

The language of paint will be developed through mark making, 

colour, form, texture and composition . Through the understanding 

of these issues and with individual instruction, you will 

develop confidence in your own painting ability . This course is 

suitable whether you have limited painting and drawing experience 

or if you are a more experienced painter planning to expand 

your capabilities and further develop your skills. You are invited to 

work with oil paint in an environment that encourages individual 

freedom and expression . Weather permitting, the majority of 

class time will be held outdoors . There will be a $10 material fee 


Painting – Design & Composition 


INSTRUCTOR Matthew Mancini 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Explore the principles of design and composition, and their 

application towards the creation of meaningful works of art . 

Based on traditional drawing and oil painting techniques, you will 

learn how light and dark, color, line, organizations of elements, 

geometry and perspective have the ability to create unity and 

control the viewer’s response to, and interaction with art . Though 

intuition of the artist plays a large role in the creation of a work 

of art, a thorough understanding of the elements of design and 

composition will serve to provide clarity and coherence while 

creating a sense of variety in your work. You will begin with simple 

exercises that investigate these principles and progress to a more 

formal arrangement for a single project involving the landscape, 

the figure, or still life objects . Gain invaluable insight into the 

steps necessary to create and articulate your ideas through to the 

completion of harmonious works of art .

Paper Sculpture & Collage 


INSTRUCTOR Suzi Dwor 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Work with a variety of papers, including rice, mulberry, washi, 

and watercolour papers in a non-traditional way to create two-and 

three-dimensional works of art . Explore colour, texture, patterning, 

design and the physical properties of paper and its relationship 

to other media such as paint, wax resist, and a variety of drawing 

materials. You will tear, weave, wrap, layer, stamp, paint, make 

marks, and continue to experiment with your supplies . Experiment 

with collage, assemblage, fibre techniques on paper, and 

learn 30 ways to manipulate paper . Projects include a book cover, 

paper garment (as wall art), abstract collages, and self-directed 

explorations . This is a very exciting and rich experimental mixed 

media class for beginners and experienced artists . There will be a 


Photography – Creative Images 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Instruction can benefit traditional and point and 

shoot cameras but is best suited to DSLR cameras. 

Good photographs are made, not just taken . They are created . 

Learn how to create an image, not just take a picture . We all have 

pre-conceived ideas about how something should look, and that 

is what we photograph . If you want to be creative you must cast 

aside these pre-conceptions and look at things differently . Visual 

mediums rely on many factors to make the image created effective 

. In this course you will examine what those factors are how to 

make them work for your imagery . Demonstrations and lectures 

involving other mediums will also help you formulate new ideas in 

creating images with your camera . This course can accommodate 

both film and digital photography . There will be a $5 material fee 


Portrait Sketching and Development 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This exciting and in-depth portraiture course will develop your 

ability to capture the likeness of any model . Starting from a simple 

anatomical understanding of the elements of the face through 

to proportion and expression, you will be challenged to look for 

and isolate the unique features that identify each of us . As well 

as posing for each other, you will complete a self-portrait and also 

work with a professional model . Works by a variety of artists will 

be discussed throughout the course . Each student will be asked 

to participate by sitting for a few short portrait poses during the 

week . 





Pottery II 


INSTRUCTOR Barbara Joy Peel 



Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Pottery 

– Beginners or equivalent wheel work experience is required 

to participate. Instruction in this course is delivered at an 

intermediate level of skill. 

Instruction in this course is delivered at an intermediate level of 

skill . Through the use of demonstrations, critiques and much 

time spent on the wheel, you will develop a better understanding 

of the form and function of clay . There will be demonstrations of 

throwing techniques including cylinders, bowls, plates, lidded 

pieces and vases. You will also experience glaze mixing, loading 

and firing kilns . There will be one bisque fire and one glaze fire 

accomplished during the course . Additional clay will be available 

for purchase from the school at a cost of $20 per bag, which 

includes glazing and firing . 

Printmaking – Collagraph 


INSTRUCTOR Victoria Cowan 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Collagraph prints are known for their richness and great range of 

colour, texture and line . Because the plate is built up by gluing 

materials to a support, no previous drawing skill is required, just a 

sense of play and lots of interesting scraps . The course will begin 

with a brief overview of printmaking, as well as an examination of 

actual prints and examples from books . After making the plates, 

you will print your images and explore how adding elements with 

Japanese paper and/or hand colouring, and layering images all 

contribute to unique and exciting work. You will be able to work 

at your own pace and scale, to experiment with a large variety of 

textures and colour, and make work to suit your specific needs, 

all in a supportive environment geared to enjoyment . There will 


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Stone Carving – Advanced 


INSTRUCTOR Fred Hummel 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. You must 

be able to carry stone weighing up to 30 lbs. 

This course will explore and address specific issues and challenges 

related to advanced stone carving . Discussions and 

hands-on course content will include such carving techniques as 

drapery, hair textures, and facial features . Investigate light and 

shadow using various textural techniques to address contour, 

depth and tone through shading . A selection of stone will be 

available for purchase on site . The use of the Polar Grinder, as 

a sculpting tool, will be available . Questions may be directed to 

Fred Hummel at fwhummel@sympatico .ca . 

Stringed Instrument Immersion for Beginners 


INSTRUCTOR Bethany Houghton 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course provides the unique opportunity, whether you have 

little or no previous musical experience, to learn to play a violin, 

viola or cello. You’ll be immersed in an effective study of the 

violin family as a whole . Learn how to play your instrument as 

well as its maintenance requirements . Instruction will include 

study of theory, history, listening techniques, fiddling and classical 

performance etiquette . The very basics of the Suzuki method and 

music reading skills will be included . Please bring your instrument 

if you have one . If not, they will be available to rent . Violin: 

$30, Viola: $35, Cello: $50 . There will also be a material fee of 

$10 payable to the instructor . 

These courses run simultaneously. Please clearly indicate 

which level you are registering for. 

Weaving – Basic Level I 


INSTRUCTOR Ralph Johnston 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course introduces you to the 4 harness floor loom, developing 

basic set-up and weaving skills . Instruction is suitable for 

beginner weavers, or novice weavers who want to focus on good 

basic weaving skills. You will be guided step-by-step through 

warping, setting up a loom, and weaving, with the opportunity 

to play with colour and design along the way . Instruction will 

address individual skill levels, and give suggestions for fine 

tuning technique and efficiency as your skills develop . The goal 

is to set up and weave two projects during the week – a set of 

hot mats/potholders, and your choice of either a) placemats or 

runner, or b) a scarf . Materials will be provided by the instructor 

for purchase, although you may bring 4/8 cotton, mop cotton, 

2/8 cotton, or scarf yarn of your own if you wish . A half day 

loom maintenance and tuning-up session is included to help 

you understand how looms work, and how to have them work 

well for you. You may bring your own 4 harness floor loom, or 

use one of the school’s . Please indicate upon registration if you 

require a loom . There will be a $35 material fee payable to the 

instructor . Material fees for the second project will depend on 

materials used . 

Textile Collage – Mixed Media 


INSTRUCTOR Maggie Vanderweit 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Basic sewing skills are recommended. 

Explore ways to prepare a completely original “distressed canvas” 

as a ground, then create, stencil, stamp, glue and layer with all 

kinds of paints, ink, paper, medium and gesso onto the canvas . 

Spend a day creating beautiful stamps with a variety of simple 

materials to use in the collages and other future work. You will be 

able to complete 5 to 10 unique and creative wall hangings . Try to 

think of stories you wish to tell with your art. You are required to 

bring a sewing machine in good working order . 

Watercolour – Drawing & Painting 


INSTRUCTOR Maurice Snelgrove and Ross Monk 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Basic drawing and watercolour skills are highly 

recommended. 

This unique course will place great emphasis on individual attention 

to help you experience the joy and spontaneity of watercolour 

painting . This is a studio/plein air painting course, designed to 

loosen up your approach to landscape painting . Learn how to 

interpret what you see and how to use light, colour and contrast 

to make your paintings come alive . Drawing will be stressed as an 

important aspect of painting . Flexibility and variety of approaches 

to subject matter, media and techniques will be encouraged . 

Instruction will include daily demonstrations . 

Weaving – Basic Level II 


INSTRUCTOR Ralph Johnston 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Weaving – Basic or the ability to set up a loom and weave 

with a minimum of direction is required. 

This course introduces basic 4 harness weaves such as twills, 

herringbones, and texture weaves – the base almost all weaving 

is built on . Weave a patchwork sampler (to become a runner 

or made into throw cushions) that uses varied threadings and 

treadlings to create remarkably different weaves, and that 

will become a valuable reference for future weaving . From 

this you’ll design a second project of your choice using one 

or more weaves for a small project (e .g . scarf, runner) to be 

completed during the course, or weave a detailed sample for a 

larger project to complete on your own (jacket fabric, blanket, 

upholstery, or other .) Being hands-on, with instruction geared 

to individual abilities and interests, this course is a great way to 

expand your treadling dexterity and familiarity with weaves . A 

half day loom maintenance and tuning-up session is included 

to help you understand how looms work and how to have them 

work well for you . Materials to weave the sampler will be available 

for purchase from the instructor but if you have cottons, 

wools, or other yarns that you would like to use for your second 

project please bring them. You may bring your own 4 harness 

floor loom, or use one of the school’s . Please indicate upon 

registration if you require a loom . There will be a $50 material 

fee payable to the instructor . Material fees for the second 

project will depend on the material used .

Watercolour Painting – Big Sky Landscape 


INSTRUCTOR Grant Fuller 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Instruction 

is suitable for intermediate painters with a basic knowledge 

of materials and watercolour washes. 

Learn to paint realistic landscapes featuring dramatic skies . One 

painting will be completed each day and will include one or more 

of these subjects: distant buildings, ponds and reflections, fields, 

trees and hillsides . Photo reference will be provided and offer 

additional landscape features such as winter and mountains . 

Step by step demonstration will guide you through all the stages 

of creating a finished work . Instruction will address learning to 

design the picture, draw the subject, work on wet paper, and mix 

colours to create depth and lighting . Everyone will work at their 

own comfort level as less experienced painters can follow the 

demonstration very closely while veteran artists will explore the 

design possibilities to their liking . 

Wire Sculpture 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 



Wire sculpture is an exciting, expressive art form that can be 

functional, decorative or both! This course will introduce you 

to the aesthetics, materials, tools and techniques used in the 

creation of wire sculptures. You will then be encouraged to design 

and create an original wire sculpture, in a scale of your choosing . 


Youth/Teen Metal Jewellery Arts** 



DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $213 .86 

Please note: This course is suitable for youth and teens 11 to 

18 years of age. 

You will be surprised at how easy it is to create things as intricate 

looking as the king’s or twist chain . Learn these techniques and 

other skills to create current jewellery styles . Cut, saw, form and 

decorate various metals into unique creations after mastering 

the basics . As skills increase, you will start to develop your own 

designs for bracelets, cuffs, pendants, earrings, rings, key rings 

or chains . Decorate and personalize with beads, marbles, and 

tumbled stones . There will be a $45 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Youth/Teen Movie Making & Animation** 


INSTRUCTOR Tammy Rea and Martha Larsen 

DATES July 9 – 13, 2012 

FEE $213 .86 



Learn how to tell and show a good video story . From writing a 

script, creating a storyboard and shotlist, using a video camera 

and digitally editing your movie, you’ll produce a DVD – and have 

your movie screened at the Friday afternoon Film Festival – all 

in just 5 days . The final product will be a DVD collection of the 

movies . Previous experience is not required . All equipment will be 

provided . Many videos from past courses have been finalists at 

the Toronto International Children’s Film Festival . There will be a 


No profanity or violence will be allowed. The instructors reserve 

the right to not screen a video at Friday’s Festival if these 

boundaries are not maintained. 

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Alternative Mark Making Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Rebecca Reynolds 


FEE $97 .24 

In this fun and playful workshop, you are encouraged to explore 

different ways of mark making to breathe new life into your art 

practice . Learn about and study the work of various contemporary 

artists who have pushed the boundaries of drawing, such as 

Cy Twombley, Arturo Herrera and Vik Muniz . Their art will then 

inspire your own creative journey as you try unexpected drawing 

techniques, use unconventional drawing materials, and challenge 

yourself in how you think about drawing in general . Add 

new tricks to your artist toolbox while creating in a supportive 

learning environment . There will be a $5 material fee payable to 


Digital Cameras Made Easy** 




FEE $97 .24 

In this workshop you will learn how to operate your digital camera 

more effectively . Starting with a guided tour of buttons, dials 

and menus, you will look at the various control mechanisms on 

the camera and learn how each affects the overall operation of 

the camera. You will learn how to change image format, image 

resolution, exposure settings, white balance and ISO . By the end 

of the class, you’ll understand the importance of these and how 

they can affect the overall appearance of your images. You will 

also learn how to make a photo internet-ready so you can send 

images to your friends and colleagues more efficiently . 

Drawing the Figure for Beginners Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Working from the human figure is fun, challenging, and very 

rewarding. You do not have to be a natural at drawing. Skills can 

be taught, encouraged and built upon . Utilizing both nude and 

costumed models, you will learn about gesture, contour, design, 

proportion and composition . Experiment with a variety of media 

and techniques that will energize your creative self . This class is 

an asset for anyone interested in sculpture or portraiture . 

Expressive Painting Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Sue Miller 


FEE $97 .24 

Suited to all artistic levels from beginner to advanced, this workshop 

will appeal to artists interested in non-traditional art, but the 

principals learned can also apply to representational work . Using 

music and other exercises to clear the objective mind, you will be 

exposed to a new way of approaching painting and experience 

the liberating feeling of breaking out of the traditional realm and 

combating fears . Instruction is process oriented to guide you 

away from being attached to outcome, break through creative 

barriers, and move toward developing your own unique, intuitive 

style of self-expression on canvas or other surfaces . Working in 

oils or acrylics, explore colour mixing and various techniques 

such as loose washes, thick palette knife application and mark 

making with other tools. Your efforts will produce a piece of 

work that demonstrates the process of pushing your creative 

boundaries! 

Fascinator Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Karyn Gingras 


FEE $97 .24 

With the recent Royal Wedding, there has been a lot of media 

coverage of the fascinator, also referred to as “whimsy” or 

cocktail hat . It’s one of the most exciting trends in millinery . The 

beauty of the fascinator is that there are no rules . Anything goes 

and anyone can build their own . Design and assemble several 

types of fascinators, including building a base, and embellish 

with a variety of materials . Basically anything you envision on a 

headpiece, can work . In addition to creating a piece from the very 

beginning, it is also suggested that some reworked vintage hats 

have elements that can be used to create something new and 

magical! Please feel free to contact the instructor prior to the class 

with any special requests or questions . karyn@lilliputhats .com . 

There will be an approximate material fee of $20 to $40 per 

piece, depending upon materials chosen . 

Felted Scarf Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Susan MacDonald 


FEE $97 .24 

Create a unique one-of-a-kind, show stopping work of art with 

a little fibre, a little silk, some soap and water, and a few simple 

processes . Learn about an ancient craft that’s fashionably at 

home in this modern world. Your project can be adapted to make 

a scarf, neck warmer, tube/ring scarf, table runner, bed end or 

virtually whatever you can image . Plan soak, poke, and prod your 

way to a unique felted creation . There will be a $25 material fee 

payable to the instructor .

Harp for Beginners Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Maureen McKay 


FEE $97 .24 

This is an excellent opportunity to be introduced to this beautiful 

instrument and to basic playing techniques as you learn a Celtic 

tune or two . No previous musical experience is necessary . Harps 

are available for rental at $20 for the day, and there is a $10 


Needlework Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Jacqui Clarkson 


FEE $97 .24 

Experience a variety of techniques as you stitch a raised scallop 

shell that rests in a circle of stitches, all of this is surrounded by 

a Bargello wreath . Develop your own colour scheme which will 

enhance the graduated colour and textures . Finishing techniques 

will also be included . There will be a $25 material fee payable to 


Rustic Chair Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Imagine a great chair in just one day! With step-by-step instruction 

and a kit, you will build either an Adirondack style chair 

measuring 40"h x 23"w x 23"d or a Tub style chair with a 

bentwood back measuring 36"h x 23"w x 23"d . These are both 

good basic chair designs, requiring no previous experience. You’ll 

easily be able to create additional unique and charming rustic 

chairs on your own using a variety of woods . Tag Alder will be 

utilized and supplied for this project . There will be an $85 material 


Watercolour Greetings Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Margaret McIntyre 


FEE $97 .24 

Through the popular step-by-step instruction style, learn simple, 

elegant watercolour techniques and designs that are ideal to 

use for greeting cards, bookmarks, and more . Watercolour 

landscapes, sea creatures and floral designs will be created . 

You will leave feeling relaxed and accomplished, with a greater 

appreciation for the watercolour medium . No drawing skills or 

previous watercolour experience is required . There will be a $20 

material fee payable to the instructor . This fee covers all materials 

required . 

Zentangle ® Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Chari-Lynn Reithmeier 


FEE $97 .24 

Zentangle ® is an easy to learn and relaxing method of creating 

beautiful images from repetitive pattern. You will be introduced 

to the history and language of the art form and learn step-by-step 

how to construct many ‘Tangles’ (Tangles are patterns) . Instruction 

will develop the ability to use Zentangle in your daily life, as 

a meditative art form, jump start your creativity, enhance your 

journal, incorporate into your other art projects, or simply for fun! 


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JULY 16 to 20, 2012 

Acrylic Collage & Yoga 


INSTRUCTOR Jill Segal 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This exciting process oriented course, invites you to an exploration 

of acrylic painting and collage, combined with the experience 

of gentle yoga and meditation. You will be introduced to Gentle 

Kripalu Yoga, which facilitates connection to your body, relaxation, 

self awareness and self-compassion . It calms the mind and 

allows you to connect with your authentic ‘Creative Self’ . From 

this ‘centred place’, you will have the opportunity to explore your 

creativity and experience the joy of self expression in a fun filled, 

non-judgmental environment. You will be encouraged to experiment 

with new concepts and ideas, combining fluid acrylic paint, 

watercolour crayons and acrylic mediums with magazine pictures, 

oriental and stained papers, found natural objects, photographs 

and anything else that you would like to adhere to your support 

surface. You will benefit from individual attention and group 

dialogue . Personal expression and uniqueness will be encouraged 

. There will be a $20 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Christmas – The 5 Days of Christmas 


INSTRUCTORS See below 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Stockings, cards and gift tags, ornaments and a place to keep 

particularly treasured pieces . . . Each day will present a different 

project, instructed by a different instructor . The variety of projects 

provides an opportunity to sample a number of techniques and 

work with a range of materials . There is no experience required in 

any of the techniques . 

There will be a $94 material fee payable to the various instructors 

throughout the week . See the student material list for more 

details . 

Felted Stocking with Sandi Luck – Learn the process of wet 

felting a 3 dimensional object as you create a Christmas stocking 

from wool fibre . Add yarns, ribbons and fabric during the felting 

process to create a unique decoration that can be stuffed with 

goodies from Santa or hung from the mantel . 

Holiday Cards & Gift Tags with Darby Bayly – Create unique, 

personal holiday cards and tags utilizing techniques such as 

relief carved block printing (you’ll have the opportunity to carve 

2 unique stamps to take home), paper collage, simple hand 

stitching, stamping, and envelope folding . 

Wire, Beaded & Image Transfer Ornaments with Erin Lynch 

– Begin with making unique ornaments for your tree or home 

using hand tools and wire . Finished pieces can be embellished 

and personalized with beads and ribbons . Continued instruction 

will be devoted to making image transfer decorations . Learn the 

technique through demonstration, and then create your own 

decorations on wood and polymer clay . 

Stained Glass Ornaments with Valerie Cowle – Explore stained 

glass techniques while creating at least three stained glass 

Christmas ornaments using the copper foil method . From pattern 

and glass selection, through cutting, grinding, fitting, foiling and 

soldering, all aspects of basic processes are covered . 

Display Storage Box with Don Taylor – Create a glass fronted box 

for display and safe storage of treasured mementos . Assemblage 

and collage techniques will be discussed with the intention of 

being completed at home following the course . 

Creative Writing 


INSTRUCTOR Catherine Graham 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course will help you gain access to and develop your inner 

voice . Learn how to tap into your own creativity and strengthen 

your writing skills in a supportive workshop environment . Topics 

include: good beginning, character, dialogue, plot, description 

and point of view . Step by step, you will experience the various 

components of the writing process; generating ideas/subject 

matter, first draft, the writing workshop, the art of revision and the 

final draft . This course can be taken repeatedly by new writers of 

fiction, creative non-fiction, and memoir, as well as experienced 

writers who want to refresh and expand their skills . 

Fabric Collage Art Quilts 


INSTRUCTOR Marion Spanjerdt 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Experience with free-motion machine stitching 

and quilting will be an asset. If a beginner, please develop your 

basic skills before you come to the course. 

Indulge your love of fabrics, colour, pattern and texture through 

an intense but engaging process . Enjoy the freedom of cutting, 

layering and stitching a wide range of fabrics into mixed media 

art quilts, experimenting with a variety of collage techniques . 

Visual ideas, samples and design sources are discussed and 

made available at the beginning of each project, and different 

approaches to composition are demonstrated . Layering and 

arranging cut shapes, fragmented pattern, prints and sheers, 

including cutwork with painting, distressing, gilding, stamping 

and stenciling, combined with hand- and free-motion machine 

embroidery, will allow you to create rich and varied textiles . See 

how small separately stitched collages can evolve into a cohesive 

quilt by assembling the related components, which are then 

further embellished and unified . This may include lace-like 

fragments using water soluble stabilizer . Miscellaneous materials 

and techniques are incorporated to enrich the surface or create 

bold textural contrast to give your quilts textural appeal . Discover, 

with colour being our most expressive tool, how vibrant colour 

can be employed to add emphasis, excitement and surprise, or 

used with restraint to create subtle moods with delicate tones and 

shades. You are required to bring a reliable sewing machine in 

good working order . There will be a $20 material fee payable to 

the instructor .

Fabric Printing – Photos, Screens & More 


INSTRUCTOR Gunnel Hag 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Discover how to transfer photos onto fabric and print fabrics with 

fine, detailed imagery . Learn how to mix and match your own 

colour palette using environmentally friendly Colour Vie fabric 

pigments. You’ll create artwork for screen printing, making your 

own experimental and emulsion screens, and also experiment 

with visual textures on fabric . Three different techniques for 

transferring photos directly onto cloth will be explored . There will 


Fundamental Drawing 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course will make it easy for the uninitiated to fearlessly 

approach the process of drawing in a refreshing and creative 

environment. You will learn to work with an assortment of media 

in a variety of techniques . Exploration of light and shade, contour 

and gesture drawing will increase perception of form and space, 

line and tone as well as provide a basic understanding of expression 

. Subject matter will include indoor and outdoor material as 

well as a life model . Approaches to subject matter will be kept 

as simple as possible until you feel ready for more involvement . 

Creativity will be emphasized and special technique development 

will foster expression and creativity . Working with pencil, conté, 

crayon, ink, washes, charcoal and glue, among other media, you 

will enjoy individual, personalized instruction . The Instructor will 

provide a relaxed, non-threatening environment conducive to 

overcoming frustrations and fears about the process of drawing . A 

life model will be utilized for a portion of this course . 

Handbuilding Clay Sculpture 


INSTRUCTOR Paul Portelli 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 


This course will introduce you to imaginative and unusual 

alternatives to sculpting and handbuilding clay . Emphasis will be 

put on sculpting both decorative and functional pieces as well 

as figurative work. You will have the opportunity to sculpt directly 

from the model . Anatomy and composition will also be examined . 

Learn techniques and tricks used to create illusions in clay . 

Personal creativity will be emphasized, as you are encouraged to 

work with many new techniques in a high-energy good-humoured 

atmosphere . Additional clay will be available for purchase from 

the school at a cost of $12 per bag, unfired . Please Note: Pieces 

will not be fired during this course . 

Harp: Beginner/Intermediate 


INSTRUCTOR Maureen McKay 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

In this harp immersion course you will learn or review the 

fundamentals of harp technique, and apply these to playing 

several Celtic tunes in a relaxed and inspiring environment . At the 

first class, students will be placed into beginner and intermediate 

groups so that each person receives instruction at their level of 

skill development . In addition to individual and group instruction, 

the course will foster an appreciation for the rich history 

of harp playing, and will provide practical tips on maintenance 

of the harp . Instruction will include opportunities to experience 

ensemble playing, an introduction to arranging music for the 

harp, the fun of improvisation and composition at the harp, and 

guidance with accompanying other instruments . If you own a 

harp you are encouraged to bring it . Harps will be properly and 

securely stored . There will be some harps available for rent at 

$40 for the week, and there will be a $10 material fee payable to 


Illumination – Mediaeval & Modern 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Learn to design and paint 5 styles of mediaeval and modern 

decorated capitals, using archival materials . This art form is 

ideally suited to cards, framed gifts, artwork, manuscript books 

and more . There will be a $35 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Improvisation 


INSTRUCTOR Kerry Griffin 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

To improvise: to act spontaneously, to think on one’s feet, to 

exercise creative thinking and action. An ability of great value 

whether employed on the stage, at home, in the classroom or in 

the boardroom . This course will introduce you to the fundamental 

principles of performing improvisation . Utilizing games and 

theatre exercises, you will be introduced to the basic rules that 

improvisers follow when performing without a script . Learn how 

to play with others and become more confident and outgoing . No 

improv or theatre experience is necessary to enjoy this course, 

but you will be required to perform with, and for, your classmates . 

More than just fun, improvisation introduces participants to the 

concepts of focus, spontaneity, teamwork, listening, building on 

ideas, risk taking and creativity . It is an inspiring and active way to 

get in touch with personal creativity, enhance personal communication 

skills and be creative within a group . 

Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies M 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 




This course is a mandatory credit toward Fleming College’s 

Expressive Arts Certificate. It is not a mandatory credit toward 

Fleming College’s Visual and Creative Arts Diploma. 

“Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes and the grass 

grows by itself.” (Zenrin) . When we provide the right conditions 

for ourselves, we open the door to growth . Tapping into our 

creativity provides a natural source of imagery and energy to use 

for healing and personal expression . This course will introduce 

you to the theory and practice of the expressive arts . If you are 

working in the human service field, you will learn about the 

applicability of visual arts, music, writing, movement and theatre 

to your work settings . There will be a $15 material fee payable to 


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Japanese Brush Painting II 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Japanese 

Brush Painting I or training in Japanese Brush Painting, 

particularly the four paragons (the Bamboo, the Plum, the 

Orchid and the Chrysanthemum) is required. 

Instructional emphasis will be on more advanced brush techniques, 

continuing concentration on gradation of tones, the 

manipulation of contrasting values, further use of the black 

and white disciplined brush strokes and an introduction to the 

use of colour and simplified colour theory . This course will help 

to reinforce Level I, with group demonstrations and individual 

instruction . Colourful florals, such as the big bold blue iris, 

landscape elements, such as birch trees and rocks, fruit, such as 

grapes with big expressive leaves and vines, are just some of the 

subjects covered . Excitement will build as delightful dragonflies 

and butterflies lead you on to explore further the poetic painting 

of Sumi-e with ten new lessons as well as a review of Level I 

where necessary . Flowing, gentle music will enhance the learning 

process that emphasizes spontaneous yet controlled painting of 

Sumi-e with watercolour . 

Jewellery 


INSTRUCTOR Michael Letki 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Fabulous jewellery can be made using simple techniques . As a 

beginner, you will be introduced to these methods and be encouraged 

to use them creatively to make brooches, earrings, pendants 

and rings in sterling silver and other materials . If you are working 

at a more experienced level, you will have an opportunity to 

explore new ideas – particularly on surface treatments, practice 

your skills and work on your own projects with the guidance of the 

instructor . The work of current jewellery artists will be shown and 

an information session dealing with supplies, sources and pricing 

will be held. You are welcome to bring your own materials and 

tools but supplies will also be available from the instructor . There 


Kids’ Cartoons, Characters & Chaos** 


INSTRUCTOR Laurie Rockman 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $97 .80 



Imagine! and create your own cartoon characters and creatures . 

Learn how to draw funny faces, bodies, animals, aliens, backgrounds 

and props, and have your characters do funny actions! 

You’ll also learn to draw caricatures of your favourite people 

and create humorous scenes with captions. You’ll use a variety 

of artist’s materials and tools to work on and complete a new 

project each day . There will be a $20 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

The creative mind 

is never bored! 

– Laurie Rockman 

Kids’ Fabulous Fractured Fables** 


INSTRUCTOR Ted Staunton 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $97 .80 

SECTION 41: 1:00 – 4:30pm, 5 – 7 years old . 


Have a wonderfully wacky week as you concoct a “fractured” fairy 

tale, script it, draw pictures, add music and record it to CD, with 

copies for everyone . Words, music, pictures, performing: imagine 

it all! There will be a $12 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Kiln Cast Glass 


INSTRUCTOR Sheila Mahut 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 


This course is an introduction to the fascinating process of 

forming glass in a kiln . Learn to make a high temperature plaster 

mould, into which hot glass will flow and slowly cool . These 

colourful glass sculptures will be finished by sandblasting or 

grinding and polishing . Experience the transformation! 

Landscape – Creative Approaches 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Experience this innovative approach to the classic subject of 

landscape . Instruction will emphasize various and creative ways 

of collecting and recording information, as well as developing 

and expanding ideas . Using innovative techniques for gathering 

and recording material outside, combined with time to explore 

and experiment in the studio, plus a hint of inner landscape, you 

will be guided toward a very personal response to the landscape . 

Days will combine time spent outside on location with time in the 

studio. You are welcome to work in any medium: watercolour, 

acrylic, pastel and/or mixed media . Bring your own materials and 

you will be encouraged to experiment and explore with materials 

provided by the instructor . This course is suitable for experienced, 

inexperienced and would-be artists alike . There will be a $10 


Mac Laptop – iCreate 


INSTRUCTOR Tammy Rea 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: You must provide your own Mac laptop computer 

of this course. 

As a Mac laptop owner you have iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie, iDVD, 

iWeb and Garageband . Discover what you can do with these 

programs and what they can do together . Explore the many 

functions and options of your operating system . Learn to organize 

your files and manage your email and contacts . Import, store 

and enhance your photos with iPhoto . In addition, create slides 

shows, calendars and photo albums, which you can then have 

professionally printed . Edit video clips, add titles, transitions, 

effects, and audio using iMovie . Compose original scores and 

voice over with Garageband . Put everything together in iMovie, 

and then output the final video onto a personally designed DVD . 

Be as unique and artistic as you like with your productions!

Machine Knitting – Tips, Tricks & Techniques 


INSTRUCTOR Monika Stramaglia 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Spend some time ‘playing’ with your machine, taking advantage 

of what the machine does best, to produce interesting and 

creative fabric for garments, scarves, shawls, and more . Any 

single bed machine from the LK100, LK150, , Brother KX350, 

Bond, to all of the metal bed machines are welcome in this 

course, suitable for beginner and intermediate knitters, as well 

as anyone who wants to explore their machines’ many capabilities 

. Instruction will address short-row techniques, entrelac, 

weaving, lace, as well as basic techniques for casting on and off, 

hems, edges, and button bands. You are encouraged to practice 

many techniques and explore their uses in your projects. You 

will be required to bring your own knitting machine, in good 

working order . Please contact the school for assistance if you do 

not own a machine . There will be a $50 material fee payable to 

the instructor . Additionally, yarns will be available for purchase, 

ranging from $10 to $100 depending upon materials and projects 

chosen . 

Millinery – The Art of Hat Making 


INSTRUCTOR Karyn Gingras 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Basic cutting and sewing skills are required to 

participate in this course. 

This course is an introduction to the basic millinery technique of 

hand blocking. You will enjoy the rare opportunity to make use 

of vintage wooden hat blocks, or moulds . These vintage wood 

moulds provide a fascinating visual history of different hat styles 

of the 20th century . Learn hand blocking techniques for both 

felt and straw materials, as well as assembly and embellishment 

practices to create a unique, one-of-a-kind hat . Retro or contemporary, 

classic, or funky, it’s up to you . Please bring a reliable 

sewing machine that is in good working order . There will be a 

material fee of $45 to $70 per hat payable to the instructor . 

Musical Improvisation 


INSTRUCTOR Larry Glatt 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Some skill on an instrument and the ability to read 

music will be helpful but is not necessary. 

Instruments, voices and percussion will blend in this exploration 

of individual musical personalities . We carry within ourselves a 

feeling for special sounds that resonate with us . Sometimes there 

is a moment of recognition when we hear music and there is an 

immediate connection on a deep level . A sound heard in childhood 

can have the power to transport the listener through time . 

Enjoy individual and group listening and improvisation experiences 

designed to help you understand and connect with your 

musical source . Gain a better understanding of your own musical 

personality and some insight into where you should go next with 

your music . 

Musical Instrument Construction 


INSTRUCTOR Philip Davis 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course will introduce the principles, materials and methods 

of stringed instrument construction . Through hands-on work, as 

well as lectures and demonstrations, you will progress through 

the first steps of construction of your own guitar or violin . Formal 

lectures will focus on acoustics, glues and gluing, grading and 

selection of materials, tools, tool maintenance, bending, forms 

and moulds . Time is limited but progress can be made in 

mastering the skills to advance rough cut wood toward a good, 

working violin or guitar . By the end of the first course you can 

expect to have the instrument sides bent and assembled on 

moulds as well as the backs and tops shaped to smooth outer 

archings . The course welcomes and challenges beginners to 

woodworking and enthusiastic musicians as well as experienced 

craftspeople . There will be a $20 material fee payable to the 

instructor . Violin and guitar materials are available for purchase 

from the instructor at a cost of approximately $120 per instrument 

. Returning students continuing projects will be accommodated 

at their current level of project development . 

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Non-Objective Painting 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Learn the difference between abstract and non-objective painting . 

You will utilize your knowledge of depth, shape, form and contrast 

in the exciting technique of non-objective painting . Instruction 

will assist you to paint in a free, expressive way and open up new 

creative paths . Techniques from this class will translate into a 

freer and looser expression of your style in all of your work . 

Photoshop 


INSTRUCTOR Michael Bainbridge 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Basic Windows skills are essential and required. 

Ansel Adams said, “The negative is comparable to the composer’s 

score and the print to its performance .” The ability to digitally 

manipulate images provides vast opportunities that range from 

simple correction of imperfections to highly artistic applications 

and results . Restore, enhance or completely alter existing image . 

Learn the basics of choosing appropriate file types and options for 

web or print, and complete digital manipulation techniques using 

advanced tools, selective application of effects and filters, masks, 

and layers . Taking photographs is not part of the instruction – 

please bring your own digital images . 

Portfolio and Presentation* 




9:00am to 4:00pm daily 

FEE $132 .51 

Students will develop the processes and support material for 

use in presenting and promoting their work to interested clients, 

prospective galleries, juries and other audiences . Applying the 

skills developed in the Visual Documentation course, they will 

create image portfolios, as well as write curriculum vitae, artist’s 

statements and related documents with professional style and 

content . Visual impact in presentation materials will be considered 

through experimentation with colour systems, typography, 

layout, and image sequencing . Students will use word processing 

and image adjustment software to develop both print and digital 

versions of their portfolios and presentations . 

Portrait Painting 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Painting 

experience is required to participate. 

This exciting portraiture painting course will develop your ability to 

capture the likeness of any model in any opaque paint medium . 

Since this is a non- media specific course, you may work in 

any opaque paint medium (gouache, acrylic, water-soluble oils, 

traditional oils without solvents) that you are comfortable with . 

Starting with an understanding of composition, value studies and 

monochromatic paintings, you will advance to expressive paintings 

of the model in a full palette . Works by a variety of artists will 

be discussed throughout the course . 

Pottery Throwing Camp – Intermediate/Advanced 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 



Have you ever wished you could spend several days just focusing 

on increasing your throwing skills? Do you feel that you have 

hit the wall in terms of being able to throw . . .more efficiently, 

bigger pieces, more consistently, looser pots, tighter pots? This 

course will encourage and challenge you to learn new throwing 

techniques, increase your throwing skills, and practice, practice, 

practice . Throwing is a physical skill . It requires proper technique, 

good tools, and proper care of your body . Through a series of 

demonstrations, specific exercises, class discussions, inspirational 

videos, and lots of wheel time, you will have the opportunity 

to increase your throwing skill as well as develop a personal practice 

of pot-making . A pug-mill will be available to make reclaiming 

clay as easy as possible . It is not the intent of this course to cover 

glazing and firing . One bisque firing may be done to ease the 

transport of ‘trophy pots’ . A limber sense of humour and a willingness 

to cut pots in half will make the week much more enjoyable . 

Additional clay is available for purchase from the school at a cost 

of $16 per bag .

Printmaking – Experimental 


INSTRUCTOR Linda Kristin Blix 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Discover printmaking techniques that focus on creating excitement 

and fun . Screen monoprinting, a unique and popular 

process that satisfies those who love to boldly paint and offers 

the surprise element of printmaking, will be the cornerstone 

of instruction . Many other easy, yet spectacular printmaking 

techniques will also be explored . These will include relief printing 

using butter-soft material, four colour prints on Styrofoam, 

creating textures using gadgets, monotypes without a press, 

and collagraphs using simple found materials . The course will 

conclude with the opportunity to combine techniques or use 

your favourite for your own creative expression . All materials will 

be provided, but you may bring materials you wish to collage or 

incorporate as you discover the joy of printmaking! There will be 

an $80 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Rustic Twig Open Studio 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Learn new or develop existing skills in this project-based, open 

studio format opportunity . Come with a project in mind or be 

inspired by many reference images and complete a project or 

projects as time and skills allow . Previous experience is helpful 

but not vital . Explore the endless possibilities of rustic twig work . 

There will be a material fee of approximately $35 payable to the 

instructor . 

Spinning 


INSTRUCTOR Wendy E . Bateman 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Whether you are pursuing a new interest or hoping to upgrade 

existing spinning skills, you will benefit from this course . Instruction 

will take into consideration individual skill levels . The basics 

of spinning, including fibre preparation, spinning equipment 

and maintenance, various spinning methods, colour and fibre 

blending will be covered . Instruction includes understanding yarn 

construction and controlling colour effects . There will be a $40 


Stitched Imagery with Mixed Media 


INSTRUCTOR Sylvia Naylor 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course is intended to help you expand your creativity as you 

learn to develop and embellish your art work with a combination 

of free-motion machine embroidery and mixed media . In a 

relaxed atmosphere you will have the opportunity to experiment 

with colouring media such as transfer dyes, fabric paints and 

crayons . This will include stamping, resists and monoprints . 

You will be encouraged to develop ideas in collage with painted 

papers, and appliqué with a variety of fabrics to include solubles, 

fusibles, and organzas . Demonstrations, instructions and individual 

critiques will increase awareness of colour, texture, pattern 

and shape . Inspiration for the projects and/or samples will come 

from the urban and natural landscape . Work can be developed 

either in a realistic way or in a more abstract approach. You may 

develop your skills through exercises and/or work on a project 

of your choice . Samples and digital images will help you to see 

how imagery can be developed . Emphasis is on developing your 

personal skills at your own pace. You will be required to bring a 

reliable sewing machine in good working order . Please also bring 

an instructional manual if the machine is not totally familiar to 

you . Each year some changes are made to exercises in order to 

challenge returning students . 

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How do you find staff who always 

seem happy? 

– Katherine Elliott 

Water in Watercolour 


INSTRUCTOR Grant Fuller 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. A familiarity 

with basic materials is sufficient to participate. 

This course will investigate the subject matter of water in the 

landscape . Techniques will apply to lakes, rivers, waterfalls, 

crashing waves and reflections . Reference material will be 

provided but you are welcome to bring your own as well . 

Watercolour Techniques – Basic 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Discover the beauty of the wonderful medium of watercolour . In 

an easy, relaxed class atmosphere, learn about different types of 

paper, brushes and paints through discussion and demonstration . 

These are the foundation upon which you will base your further 

knowledge and skills. You will also benefit from some basic 

drawing and composition instruction . Colour mixing, watercolour 

washes and several painting techniques will also be covered . 

Daily demonstrations and continuous feedback will complement 

the course . 




DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Project Title: Garden Heron 











instructor . 

Youth Archery & Fencing** 


INSTRUCTOR Brad Sherwood 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $191 .76 


years of age. 

Fencing and archery are two distinct arts that develop mental 

focus, physical coordination, patience, discipline and technical 

skill . This course will introduce you to both activities in a safe and 

enjoyable way . In the morning you will learn basics of fencing 

– footwork, techniques and rules . In the afternoon, archery will 

involve proper shooting technique, bow knowledge and care . 

Through demonstrations, coaching, games and friendly competition, 

you will have the opportunity to develop an appreciation and 

ability in these disciplines . There will be a $25 material fee for 

equipment rental payable to the instructor . 

Youth/Teen Mixed Media Sculpture** 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $213 .86 



Explore a variety of sculptural materials and techniques . Working 

with everything from colourful mosaic glass to plaster and 

foamboard, from concrete and wood to wire, learn to develop 

your design concepts into three-dimensional pieces . Practical 

issues such as the stability of forms and bringing 2-D sketches to 

life will be covered and your personal creativity encouraged . Bring 

your sketchbook with some rudimentary sculpture ideas to use as 

a beginning point and enjoy a great week of sculptural art . There 

will be a $35 material fee payable to the instructor .

HUntsViLLe 

JULY 16 to 20 in HUntsViLLe 

Creative Writing 


INSTRUCTOR Jane Bow 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course will help you gain access to and develop your inner 

voice . Learn how to tap into your own creativity and strengthen 

your writing skills in a supportive workshop environment . Topics 

include: good beginning, character, dialogue, plot, description 

and point of view . Step by step, you will experience the various 

components of the writing process; generating ideas/subject 

matter, first draft, the writing workshop, the art of revision and the 

final draft . This course can be taken repeatedly by new writers of 

fiction, creative non-fiction, and memoir, as well as experienced 

writers who want to refresh and expand their skills . 

Knit a Cottage Blanket 


INSTRUCTOR Holly Groome 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Learn knitting basics while creating and completing a cozy 

cottage blanket/throw . Instruction will enable you to cast on, knit, 

purl and cast off . Colour and design will be discussed, as well as 

how to use techniques learned to other simple knitted projects . 


Painting – Shades of Pale 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

With emphasis on simplified shapes, this course is excellent 

for both painters and craft image designers (quilt, rug hooking, 

stained glass) . Whether a beginner or experienced student, you 

will learn about light and how to mix and use a range of pale 

colours and soft chromatic greys to create luminosity in your 

painting . Through these quiet tints, gain greater expressive power 

with tonal subtlety . Also discover a simple process of extracting 

the essence of form from realist subjects for this sophisticated 

colour palette. You may work in either acrylics or oil paint but 

please no solvents . 

Photography – In Camera 



DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Good photographs are made, not just taken . Learn how to create 

an image, not just take a picture . The modern digital camera has 

many tools to help with the creative process . Understanding and 

using these tools will help you produce more visually dynamic 

photographs . Learn to make consistently better images through 

hands-on interactive work with your camera controls in the classroom, 

daily practical field trips, and in-depth reviews and critique 

sessions . Instruction will address digital photography techniques 

specifically . Post production possibilities may be discussed but 

will not be undertaken or applied in this course. You are required 

to bring digital SLR camera with manual functions . This course 

will not have access to a computer lab. You will be required to 

save and sort your images, whether on your laptop in class or 

by performing this task elsewhere in the evening and bringing 

images back to class for critique . 

Quilting – Radiating Strip Pieces 


INSTRUCTOR John Willard 

DATES July 16 – 20, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Sewing skills are essential to participate in this 

course. 

This course is based on an innovative method of combining 

long wedge-shaped strips, which are then manipulated to 

produce dramatic and startling patterns from a central point . 

Spectacular effects are achieved by juxtaposing 4 or 5 dramatically 

diverse fabrics . Although strong, bright colours achieve the 

most powerful effects, a softer palette works equally well . The 

results are spectacular bedcovers, wall hangings or tablecloths . 

You will be required to bring your own reliable sewing machine 

in good working order . Students who have taken this course previously 

will be accommodated at an appropriate level of skill and 

challenge . 

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Art & Soul Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Linda Lee Purvis 


FEE $97 .24 

Discover more about yourself, your path, and your personality 

through this innovative approach to self-discovery . By stimulating 

creative energies that lie within, begin to define your unrealized 

potentials in various aspects of your life through a variety of 

artistic activities, thus optimizing the ability to act upon, and fulfill 

unclaimed goals . A certified self-actualization coach will guide 

you through playful, process-based exercises, utilizing various 

artistic media, to coax insightful clues from within . These will 

inform how best to channel one’s efforts in order to actualize 

one’s life by design . Instruction is suited to all levels of artistic 

ability . There will be a $30 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Beaded Appliqué Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Pamela Woodward 


FEE $97 .24 

Succumb to the allure of beading on fabric . As a surface decoration, 

beading can add colour, texture, light, and a fabulous 3rd 

dimension to your textile projects. You will learn basic beading 

stitches that can be used in formal or organic approaches to your 

work . Many ideas and techniques will be shared . Imagine, all of 

your supplies will fit in a shoebox! There will be a $25 material fee 


Beaded Jewellery Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Please note: This workshop is suitable for students from 12 years 

to adult. 

Choosing from a large variety of materials – colourful glass, wood, 

and semi-precious stones, wire, and metal plate – you will find it 

fun, easy and inexpensive to create beautiful jewellery . Instruction 

suits both beginner and advanced skill levels as you will design 

and create individual pieces with the instructor’s guidance . 

These may include smaller items such as earrings and rings, to 

more intricate work – such as wire-wrapped stone pendants and 

hammered wire and copper or brass elements . It will be possible 

to create several pieces of jewellery in this one-day workshop; 

everything from bracelets to rings, pendants and necklaces to 

earrings . The material fee will vary with individual projects . 

Bookbinding Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Don Taylor 


FEE $97 .24 

The Moleskin travel journal, made famous by some of history’s 

great explorers and now much imitated, set the bar for high 

functioning portable notebooks . Learn how to bind your own 

in this workshop . All the secrets and features of the Moleskin 

notebook will be revealed: rounded corners, elastic strap and best 

of all, the famous gusseted pocket for collecting business cards, 

botanical samples or other critical bits. You’ll wonder how you 

ever managed without it . There will be a $20 material fee payable 


Classical Guitar Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Larry Glatt 


FEE $97 .24 

Learn the basics of classical guitar technique: sitting position, left 

and right hand position, and the rudiments of good tone production 

. Instruction is not suited for advanced classical players but it 

is intended for those with some guitar skill. You will be required 

to bring a functional nylon string guitar . Music reading is an asset 

but not required . 

Fabric Printing – Irresistible Resists Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Gunnel Hag 


FEE $97 .24 

Discover many different paths to the same goal: gorgeous cloth . 

Experiment with a variety of tools and ingredients to create an 

exciting range of patterns and texture on fabric . Not only will you 

learn novel techniques for tied, stamped and pole wrap resists, 

you will also use soy wax and flour to create gorgeous fabrics with 

exquisite colour and complexity . Truly irresistible! There will be a 


Point & Shoot Photography Made Easy** 




FEE $97 .24 

Point and shoot cameras tend to be underestimated but are 

capable of taking great shots! Instruction will provide a brief overview 

of what your point and shoot camera can do (“Wow – I didn’t 

know my camera could do that”) and once you have explored the 

buttons, menus and switches you will be given mini assignments 

to practice your new found technical skill . Techniques that are 

sometimes associated with the more complex DSLRs can be used 

with these great little cameras – learn how much technology is 

packed your camera and how to produce well executed images . 

There will be an opportunity to view and critique a selection of 

some of images taken during the workshop . Please note there will 

be no digital manipulation involved .

Rock Balancing Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Peter Riedel 


FEE $97 .24 

Rock balancing is becoming established as a category of creative 

activity, like music, painting or sculpture . Motives vary from an 

activity as meditation, art, recreation, exercise, occupation or as 

creative play or exhibitionism . Through demonstration, visual aids 

and practical hands-on techniques you will learn to manually 

and visually recognize possibilities of balance . Discover that it 

requires sensitivity, poise, physical coordination and concentration 

with a steady hand and patience . Rock balancing is an act 

of recognizing the smallest features on the surface of a stone: its 

shapes, angles, degrees of smoothness or roughness, flats and 

indentations . It is a visual and tactile labour, the marrying of stone 

surfaces into connection with each other in order to pursue new 

structures and shapes . Gain insight into how to match, marry and 

balance rocks of varying sizes to create sculptures of magic and 

mystery . Balance is a hidden quality, both in nature and in life . It 

is a quality often found only through reflection and exploration . 

Creating ephemeral configurations of stone as they defy gravity is 

a totally engaging act . 





FEE $97 .24 

Project Title: Song Bird Plant Spike 









JULY 23 to 27, 2012 

Abstracted Interpretations of the Masters 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Discover how to use the works of master artists as a starting 

point for the development of exciting new works that interpret the 

original ideas of famous painters and bring them into a territory 

of your own . Begin by choosing your own sources for these 

paintings and bring those reproduction favourites to the course . 

These choices could be made from any period of art history 

that is of particular interest to you . From these choices, you will 

make paintings by abstracting elements to reconfigure them into 

completely or partially new kinds of work . This will be achieved 

by various methods such as reconstructing the overall design, the 

rhythm and movement, the choices of colour, the type of shapes, 

the uses of line, the amount and character of texture, and other 

such manipulations of the ingredients of the original work. You 

will be working from your own choices and the variety of interpretations 

from this will be inspiring to all participants . Individual 

instruction and assistance will play a large role in the success 

of your efforts and group discussions and critiques will help you 

develop new directions for your work . 

Abstracting the Landscape in Acrylics 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Learn to simplify and extract the essential information from a 

reference photo or actual scene to create an abstracted version 

on canvas . While working with the elements of design and choice 

of colour palette, the emphasis will be on composition and value 

relationships . Texture and collage items will be incorporated 

where relevant to provide an interesting foundation and different 

techniques will be explored for layering, glazing and enhancing 

these elements . Reference images will be available and please 

also bring your own . Instruction is suited to beginners or experienced 

painters . There will be a $20 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

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Book Arts Sampler 


INSTRUCTOR Don Taylor 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course is an opportunity to work in a wide variety of 

bookbinding styles – from lightly structured Japanese bindings 

in some of the most beautiful papers in the world, to a Medieval 

binding in wooden boards and leather . In between you’ll try your 

hand at paste papers, a travel diary with flexible cover, and a 

perfect little jewellery box . Learn skills that will enhance a wide 

range of your creative endeavours . There will be a material fee of 

$30 payable to the instructor . 

Chainsaw Sculpture 


INSTRUCTOR Robbin Wenzoski 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Learn how to create carvings/sculptures with a specialized carving 

chainsaw . Safety aspects of this skill as well as the maintenance 

of a safe, properly working carving chainsaw will be emphasized . 

You will be encouraged to complete at least one carving during 

the course . Instruction will provide the knowledge and skills 

needed to create chainsaw carvings whether you are a hobbyist 

or considering this as a career . Techniques are also suitable for 

hand carvers as they dramatically speed the process of getting 

to the fine sculpture stage . The carving chainsaws now available 

are very safe and lightweight, increasing the manageability of this 

technique . If you have your own carving chainsaw it can be used 

when deemed safe and appropriate by the instructor . Various 

models of carving saws will be available for rent at a cost of $150 

per week, or if you are bringing your own saw a $25 fee for gas/oil 

and other parts, payable to the instructor . There will be a material 

fee of $40 payable to the Instructor . This fee will cover the 2 logs 

required for 2 projects . 

Clown – The Discovery of Your Persona 


INSTRUCTOR Helen Donnelly 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for those solely seeking 

a focus on birthday/corporate clowning. 

Tune into your impulses through this exciting physical theatre 

tradition! This is a gentle guide to revealing the clown within . 

Learn the basics of clown and physical theatre by focusing on 

impulses and being present in the world of play . Honesty, real 

connection and discovery of the ridiculous will be celebrated . 

What is unique about you, and how that translates into the world 

of clown is a personal journey that requires integrity and the 

ability to take delight in the process . Noses and hats provided will 

be worn during the course and costuming will be explored . There 


A week at the HSTA is 

re-energizing and inspiring. There 

is always something new to try. 

– Dianne Borg 

Creative Writing – Ignite Your Potential 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Get inspired – Get REALLY inspired. Whether you’re a novice or 

professional, fiction or non-fiction writer, these writing exercises 

and styles will inspire . This hands-on high energy course provides 

an encouraging, safe space for discovering different writing styles 

and techniques which could include: dialogue, story components, 

personal narratives, poetry, essays, perspectives and journal 

entries. You will have fun responding to numerous multimedia 

writing prompters and stimuli . Experiment with writing tools such 

as clustering, mind mapping, rapid writing and short-shorts . Let 

these triggers be a starting point for expanding your writing horizons 

and creativity . There will be time to share and get positive 

feedback on your work . Prepare to have fun! 

Dolls, Masks & Puppets within the Expressive Arts E 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 




This course is an elective credit toward Fleming College’s 

Expressive Arts Certificate. It is not an elective credit toward 

Fleming College’s Visual and Creative Arts Diploma. 

At minimum, successful completion of Introduction to Expressive 

Arts Therapies is recommended. 

Enjoy a perfect combination of technique and application . Explore 

a variety of construction techniques including: simple doll shapes 

with and without an armature; full and half masks including 

‘body’ masks; hand, rod and shadow puppets; plus simple marionettes. 

You will then design an expressive arts experience for 

the population you work with, or want to work with, that integrates 

one of these forms with another modality, for example movement, 

spoken word, or visual art . There will be a $25 material fee 

payable to the instructor 

Drawing & Painting Media Sampler 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This is a great drawing and painting sampler course suited to all 

abilities . In an easy, relaxed classroom atmosphere you will create 

artworks using a variety of mediums such as pencil, watercolour, 

acrylics and soft pastels . Each day, using the step-by-step instruction 

style, a new medium, technique, colour theory, composition 

or design element will be introduced . The basic elements and 

principles of art will be incorporated into the lessons . In addition 

to creating artworks using the step-by-step method, you will be 

given an opportunity each day to create your own artwork using 

the newly introduced technique and design element in the ‘artist 

choice’ time slot . All your materials are included in your Instructor 

fee . There is nothing extra required to purchase . There will be a 

$50 material fee payable to the instructor .

egister early! 




Fiddle – Intermediate 


INSTRUCTOR Cindy Thompson Butineau 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Students 

must have the ability to read simple notation. Approximately 2 

yrs note reading is recommended. 

This course is designed to provide advanced-beginner and intermediate 

fiddle/violin players the opportunity to further develop 

and improve skills . Starting with a few simple tunes you will 

quickly be immersed into a wide range of exciting Canadian fiddle 

repertoire including waltzes, jigs, reels, two-steps and strathspeys . 

Each piece of music will be discussed, detailing bowing strategies, 

recognizing rhythm patterns, implementing ornamentation 

and possible variations . Note reading and playing by ear will both 

be emphasized with your comfort level being recognized . This 

course will address how to play more ‘musically’ by exploring 

phrasing, shaping, dynamics, and accenting . Instruction will also 

include technique strategies to improve tone, bow control, speed, 

sound, and more precise intonation . Different fiddle styles, such 

as Irish and Cape Breton, and the stylistic nuances that make 

them sound so unique, will also be explored . Adding introductions 

and endings to tunes, playing in different keys, practicing 

scales, listening techniques, practice methods and basic back-up 

fiddle will also be studied . Please bring your own instrument . 


Figurative Abstraction in Acrylic 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


With intermediate-to-advanced level instruction, this course will 

develop your ability to abstract from the human form . See shapes 

in the figure more clearly, develop more satisfying compositions 

that include the draped and undraped body, and develop a 

looser, freer approach to painting the figure . 

Finger – Style Guitar Playing 


INSTRUCTOR Rick Fines 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Basic 

knowledge of chords and some simple right hand patterns is 

required. 

Using examples from blues and folk traditions, you will study 

some of the techniques used to enhance and put more expression 

into your guitar playing . Learn exercises to strengthen your 

right hand and learn more about moving bass patterns, chord 

inversions and accompaniment. You will do a lot of playing in 

class and spend some time listening to great guitar players from 

various traditional styles . The ability to read music is not necessary 

as standard notation will not be used . 

Impressionism – Theory and Technique 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

This course will cover both the theory and techniques of Impressionism 

. Examine the developments in Art History that led to 

Impressionism and the style of painting related to it. You will be 

encouraged to develop a personal and effective approach to this 

beautiful style of painting. You may work in oils or acrylics. While 

beginners are welcome, this course is especially suited to those 

with some painting experience and/or art background . 

Indigo & Shibori 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

For centuries indigo has been used around the world to produce 

wonderful blue fabrics . Freshly dyed or worn and faded, it 

displays a distinct personality among dyes . This course will 

enable you to produce fabrics dyed a variety of shades of blue, 

with multiple patterns achieved through Japanese resist techniques 

of clamping, stitching, and binding, known as shibori . The 

history and culture of indigo will also be explored . There will be a 


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Iron & Glass Collaborations** 


INSTRUCTOR Andrew Kuntz and Rene Petitjean 


FEE $699 .52 

This course is a unique opportunity to unite hot glass and forged 

iron . The combination of these processes provides remarkable 

creative and imaginative possibilities, both decorative and functional 

. Spend 3 days in each studio creating the components that 

will become your final piece . To determine project feasibility, it is 

imperative that you present a sketch prior to the course . Details 

are provided on the student material list . Previous experience in 

one or both studio areas is helpful but not required . 

These courses will run simultaneously. Please clearly 

indicate which level you are registering for. 

Jewellery – Chasing & Repoussé: Introductory 


INSTRUCTOR Todd Jeffrey Ellis 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Learn basic chasing and repoussé techniques through 

the traditional methods of pitch bowl and punches. You 

will also learn basic chasing tool making to enhance your 

jewellery . Please note that you are required to bring your 

own silver – 4” x 4”x .80mm . Copper can be substituted 

to decrease expense . There will be an $85 material fee 


Jewellery – Chasing & Repoussé: Intermediate 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Continue to develop your skill though the use of traditional 

and contemporary elements to your own designs . Existing 

skills will be enhanced by instruction in fine tool making 

and exploration of design possibilities . There will be an 


Jewellery – Chasing & Repoussé: Advanced 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


As an advanced student you are invited to bring a current 

or planned project and with support and guidance, further 

develop skills . A variety of techniques can be explored 

including application on hollow forms . There will be an 


Kids’ Creatures** 


INSTRUCTOR Shannon Partridge 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $97 .80 

SECTION 41: 1:00 – 4:30pm 5 – 7 years old 

SECTION 42: 9:00 – 12 Noon 8 – 10 years old 

Animals are the theme as you explore different art mediums and 

techniques while working in two and three dimensions . Working 

from tangible and imaginative sources you’ll learn more about 

animals, while getting creative and developing confidence in your 

ability to make art . Start with drawing fundamentals, expand to 

projects using multimedia, and conclude with sculpture! There 


Kids’ in the Kitchen** 


INSTRUCTOR Jennifer Mykolyshyn 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $97 .80 



Please note: This course is not suitable for children with food 

or nut allergies. 

From choosing to chopping to creating, the art of cooking is 

truly a wonderful playground! Colour, taste, texture and aroma 

become tools for budding young culinary artists who will explore 

everything from safety and nutrition to planning, preparation and 

presentation of some all-time favourite foods. You will work on a 

variety of projects so expect to see some very interesting results! 

Personalized aprons will match your own cookbook that will grow 

throughout the week. You’ll be introduced to a number of nifty 

kitchen tools – including your own hands! There will be a $30 


Knitting Sweaters That Fit 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginner knitters. 

Sweater-knitting experience is not necessary. Instruction is 

suited to knitters with basic knitting skills and previous experience 

working from a pattern. Participants should be able to 

work knit, purl, increases, and decreases. 

A comfortable hand-knitted sweater that fits is one of the most 

satisfying projects a knitter can make . Instruction will enable you 

to undertake the task of knitting your first sweater, or perhaps 

your first sweater that fits well . Working through a sweater pattern 

of your choice, learn what steps make the difference to getting 

the best sweater for you and the pattern style: finding gauge, 

taking measurements and applying them to a pattern schematic, 

making your own dress form . A series of advanced knitting 

techniques including working cables, increases and decreases, 

stranded colour-work, and how to read and interpret patterns will 

also be addressed. Your sweater will be partially finished during 

the course but completed at home . 

Musical Instrument Construction 

– Intermediate/Advanced 


INSTRUCTOR Philip Davis 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Prior 

completion of a minimum of one instrument to a good standard 

is required. 

Instruction will stimulate the hands and imagination beyond 

your established competency in instrument fabrication . Begin 

by setting a logical goal and proceed to make or acquire working 

drawings . Group seminars will replace demonstrations of basic 

making and these will progress you to advanced theory and 

practice of design, as well as the ability to make diverse instruments 

. Violin and guitar materials are available for purchase form 

the instructor at a cost of approximately $120 per instrument . 

Returning students continuing projects will be accommodated 

at their current level of project development . There will be a $20 


Oil Painting – Plein Air Intermediate/Advanced 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Oil 

Painting – Introduction to Plein Air is recommended. Alternatively, 

contact with the instructor will be arranged by the 

school. 

This course will provide an opportunity to improve your oil 

painting skills as you undertake the particular challenges of 

painting outdoors . Instruction will help you identify the elements 

of successful oil painting on-location. You will learn the elements 

of success and the sequence of techniques necessary to 

complete a finished oil sketch, given the time constraints imposed 

by outdoor painting . Effective value and colour mixing from a 

limited palette will also be addressed . There will be a $10 material 


Painting – Black & White 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

The all-white or all-black painting using all colours is the painter’s 

challenge . This course invites both the realist and the abstractionist 

. First in white, you will learn to create luminosity in high 

key tints through the technical mastery of infrequently used white 

paints . Then in black, you will learn the secrets of mixing and 

layering rich veils of dark . ‘Crafting’ surface to express concept, 

you will study the symbolism and psychology of both black and 

white, inspired in black by Whistler’s “nocturne” paintings and 

the Baroque masters, and in white by modern Canadian painters 

including Ronald Bloore and Borduas . Finally, you will work black 

and white together. You are invited to work in oil (no solvent) or 

acrylic . Instruction is suitable for beginner to advanced levels of 

skill . 

Painting & Form Invention – Advanced 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Competence 

in observational drawing as well as advanced level 

painting skills is required. 

This course emphasizes your individual work process and its 

connection to your personal motivation and painterly results . 

Individual research will explore your capacity to invent personal 

interpretations of the subject(s) of your choice, concrete or 

conceptual. You can work in any painting materials with which 

you are comfortable, and receive appropriate technical support 

when needed . This course proceeds with an emphasis on 

conceptual as opposed to technical investigations, and focuses 

on the relationship between form and content, process and 

product . Instruction begins with an obligatory group critique of 

2 to 5 existing works per participant . This helps your instructor 

intuit the strengths and weakness of your works, and accelerates 

the teaching and learning process . Ongoing critiques will enhance 

your visual language skills, technical know-how and general 

capacity to discuss painting . Instruction will address individual 

needs and themes applicable to the whole group . Teaching is 

supported by DVD’s as well as visual examples in slides and 

books. You are required to bring 2 to 5 pieces of your work. There 

will be an option for one day of life sketching . 

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Pastels – Intermediate 


INSTRUCTOR Margret Ferraro 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


With colour wheel and pastels at hand, you will spend mornings 

gaining an understanding of the principles behind colour theory 

and studying their application in pastel work from all over the 

world . This instruction will include instructor demonstrations . In 

the afternoons, you will work independently, with guidance and 

constructive critique from the instructor . One course project will 

be to paint the same subject matter many times, using different 

colour theory criteria and comparing them to determine your 

personal direction with colour . Additional projects will also be 

undertaken . Group discussions regarding colour choices, and 

laptop presentations of pastel artwork will enhance study . 

Pottery – Image Transfer & Surface Techniques 


INSTRUCTOR April Gates 



Please note: This is not a technical or instructional throwing 

class. 

Clay makes an ideal canvas! This highly flexible and receptive 

medium will be fully explored through a comprehensive survey 

of image transfer and surface techniques . Discover the delight 

of creating and applying your mark using customized printing 

blocks, stencils, stamps, relief printing, screen-printing, monoprinting 

and decal transfers . From painterly to photographic, 

you will discover a full range of attainable effects offered through 

transfer techniques . Through hands on work and demonstrations, 

learn to apply and layer patterns, images, text, colour and texture 

to natural and treated clay surfaces . Techniques will be applied 

to 2 and 3 dimensional projects that are primarily hand-built . 

The potter’s wheel will be available for use for some assignments . 

Students with limited or no throwing experience are not expected 

to use the wheel to complete assignments . This course is suitable 

for beginners, or intermediates working in clay that are interested 

in expanding their decorative vocabulary, or for 2 dimensional 

artists interested in expanding their canvas potential . There will 


Quilting – Serendipity Strips & Curves 


INSTRUCTOR Elaine Quehl 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Liberate yourself from the shackles of precision piecing and fly 

by the seat of your pants while producing original quilt designs 

using free-form strips and curves. You will be introduced to a 

different method of free-hand cutting and piecing each morning 

and shown a variety of options for using that method . The rest of 

the day will be available to cut, sew and work on your construction 

. Work from the previous day will be addressed for feedback 

and discussion on composition and design . There will be minimal 

measuring and little use of rulers! 

Sketchbook Sketching 


INSTRUCTOR Ruth Read 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

For many artists sketchbooks are fundamental to their practice; 

ideas, images, writing, gathering, cutting, sticking, and research 

all take place in them . Instruction will enable you to use many 

ways of recording the world around you with a wide variety of 

media . The sketchbook can function as a reference, a record, 

and/or a work of art in itself . There will be a $10 material fee 


Teen Archery & Fencing** 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $213 .86 

Please note: This course is suitable for teens 13 to 18 years of 

age. 

Fencing and archery are two distinct arts that develop mental 

focus, physical coordination, patience, discipline and technical 

skill . Instruction will introduce you to both activities in a safe and 

enjoyable way . In the morning you’ll learn the basics of fencing; 

footwork, blade work, techniques and rules . In the afternoon, 

archery will involve proper shooting technique, bow knowledge 

and care . Through demonstrations, coaching, games and friendly 

competition, you’ll have the opportunity to develop appreciation 

for and ability in these disciplines . There will be a $25 material 

fee for equipment rental payable to the instructor .

Creating something out of ‘nothing’ is 

my passion and I constantly view my 

surroundings in nature as a painting 

about to happen. 

– Cassandra Wyszkowski 

Travel Writing & Photography 


INSTRUCTOR Kate Pocock and Rob Stimpson 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: A good knowledge of your camera and its manual 

is required. Beginner writers are welcome. 

Words and images combine to create effective travel stories, 

blogs, press releases, scrapbooks, photo portfolios, slideshows 

and more . Instruction will lead you through the process of 

crafting a story illustrated with photos; so vital in this digital age . 

Your efforts will culminate in a finished illustrated article, ready 

to present to an editor, art director, work colleagues, family or 

friends . Investigate different kinds of travel writing – essays, 

personal stories, service pieces, ‘round-up’ articles, and more . 

Through presentations, discussion, readings and hands-on 

exercises, learn how to recognize a saleable story idea, the subtle 

differences between newspaper, magazine and online publishing, 

interview tips, the do’s and don’ts of travel writing, and how 

photography can enhance your stories (and possible income) . 

Using simple techniques discover how to take effective portraits 

of people, images of places, and highlight individual details that 

will make a travel story come alive . It’s these images that will 

initially compel the viewer to read the story . This course is suited 

to anyone with a love of travel who would like to inspire others 

with their words and images: writers, bloggers, communications 

people working in the travel industry, travel agents, teachers, or 

anyone who wants to learn more about publishing stories and 

photos . There will be a $15 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Watercolour & Sumi-e – East Meets West 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Japanese Brush Painting levels I and II are 

required to participate in this course. Japanese Brush Painting 

III would be an asset but not absolutely necessary. 

‘East meets West’ – an exciting course that is designed to expand 

your creative horizons and introduce you to numerous fascinating 

and creative watercolour methods that will harmonize with the art 

of Japanese Brush Painting . Instruction will include composition, 

design, western watercolour and further oriental brush techniques, 

interesting subjects blending traditional with non-traditional, 

textures, colour mixing, colour values to achieve depth, 

background washes, and spontaneous wet-in-wet explorations . 

Individual attention will encourage personal expression, finding 

your own ‘voice’ and creativity . 

Watercolour Painting II – Landscapes 


INSTRUCTOR Gary Chapman 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. A knowledge 

of basic watercolour procedures is required. 

This course is suitable if you have knowledge and skill in the 

basic procedures of watercolours and wish to advance beyond 

the beginner level . Be prepared to have your concept of watercolour 

landscape painting dramatically expanded. You will explore 

the wet-in-wet technique, the transparency of the medium and 

traditional and intuitive approaches to composition and painting . 

There will be opportunity to experiment with a variety of painting 

tools, painting styles and techniques. You will have an opportunity 

to improve your mastery of colour gradations, negative painting 

and colour use . Specific topics of study include wet-in-wet procedures, 

colour schemes and pigment characteristics . Individual 

needs and problems will be addressed and, to this end, you will 

be encouraged to contribute to the direction of the course by the 

types of demonstrations you request . 

Wire Jewellery 


INSTRUCTOR Judy Feskun 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


(wire cutters, pliers) and a healthy level of manual dexterity. 

Start with the basics and learn to create and design your own 

jewellery using wire . Go from traditional wire wrapping techniques 

to original, free-form methods, or something in between . 

Emphasis will be based on creating pieces that reflect your 

individuality and personal tastes . No soldering is required and 

you will have the opportunity to incorporate beads, stones, and 

found objects to make your own unique designs . Basic hand tools 

and the use of some interesting tricks will enable you to continue 

upon completion of the course . Personal style and creativity will 

be encouraged in a relaxed atmosphere . There will be an $85 


Wire Sculpture – The Human Form 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


(wire cutters, pliers) and a healthy level of manual dexterity. 

Wire sculpture is an expressive and versatile art form . This course 

will lead you through the steps necessary to create a 3-dimensional 

sculpture of the human figure . Starting on the first day with 

simple drawings from a life model, you will learn to design your 

work, build an armature for strength, establish proportion, and 

then develop the work into a successful sculpture . Past drawing 

experience is not necessary . There will be a $45 material fee 


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Youth Stained Glass** 


INSTRUCTOR Lia Howe 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $191 .76 


years of age. 

Stained Glass is an exciting medium that uses a balance of light 

and colour . Dramatic results can be achieved regardless of artistic 

capability or experience. You will learn the basics of traditional 

copper foil technique stained glass, cutting glass, grinding, 

foiling and soldering . Many different patterns and projects will be 

available to choose from . In this fun and up-beat environment, 

you’ll be encouraged to design and create your own one-of-a-kind 

piece such as coasters. You’ll also be offered an opportunity to 

create mosaic (no solder) projects . There will be a $50 material 

fee payable to the instructor . Additional glass will be available for 

sale by the instructor for additional projects . 

Youth/Teen Build Your Own Skateboard Deck** 


INSTRUCTOR Bryce Petersen 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $271 .51 (includes skateboard deck kit) 



Have you ever wanted to build your own skateboard deck from 

scratch? This course will teach you how to do just that using innovative 

techniques created by the Roarockit Skateboard Company 

in Maui, Hawaii. You too can build a deck as well as the pros do! 

You can choose to make a regular deck or a long board. Learn 

how to laminate 7 layers of Canadian hard maple veneer into a 

street cruiser by using a one-sided foam mould and atmospheric 

pressure to press the veneers into a modern street deck shape . 

Your deck will then become one-of-a-kind as you design your 

own graphics and learn to apply them using stencils and paint . 

In addition to having a custom deck, you’ll learn about wood 

veneers used for the manufacture of skateboards, simple mould 

making techniques, atmospheric pressure, basic use of hand 

woodworking tools like rasps and sandpaper, designing graphics, 

template making, and deck finishing . As a bonus, you’ll design 

and create your own mini skate park . Prizes go to the best deck 

and mini park! No previous woodworking experience is required . 

Your registration fee includes the materials for building a skateboard 

deck kit. Wheels and trucks are not included in this kit.

HUntsViLLe 

Acrylics & Mixed Media – Introductory 

JULY 23 to 27 in HUntsViLLe 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Learn methods and techniques using acrylics paints and acrylic 

products that will start you on an exciting journey of discovery . 

You will be encouraged to work in a variety of formats, using traditional 

painting materials and fluid acrylics, as well as heavy body 

paints with collage . While technique will remain an important 

aspect, emphasis will be placed on experimentation, building a 

personal style and colour sense, choosing subject matter, and 

open in-class discussions about the work produced . 

This course will run simultaneously with Acrylics & Mixed 

Media – Intermediate. Please clearly indicate which level you 

are registering for. 

Acrylics & Mixed Media – Intermediate 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners and is 

designed for those who have some previous experience with 

acrylic painting. 

In this course you will be encouraged to work in larger formats, 

using traditional painting materials and fluid acrylics, as well as 

heavy body paints with collage . While technique will remain an 

important aspect, emphasis will be placed on experimentation, 

building a personal style and colour sense, choosing subject 

matter, and open in-class discussions about the work produced . 

This course will run simultaneously with Acrylics & Mixed 

Media – Introductory. Please clearly indicate which level you 

are registering for. 

Life Drawing and Painting 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Learn how to have your figurative work flow from your hand . This 

extensive course, working with the life model, will address your 

personal artistic development . Instruction in drawing the figure, 

drawing techniques and applying colour theory will be a strong 

foundation for continuing artistic practice in drawing and painting . 

You will explore new materials, strive for mastery of media with 

which you are familiar, and originate a life drawing project that 

addresses your own personal technical or conceptual problems . 

Drawings and paintings by a variety of artists will be available for 

viewing and reference . Upon completion you will have the ability 

to use life drawing as the basis for a process of ongoing investigation 

that will continue to build skill, perception and ease, as well 

as provide a foundation for expression in drawing and painting . 

Sculpting, Modelling & Mould Making Techniques 


INSTRUCTOR Brenda Wainman Goulet 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 


Instruction will provide a comprehensive introduction to sculpting 

and modelling techniques. You will create sculptures in clay and 

learn some simple mould making techniques that will enable you 

to reproduce duplicates of your originals . The duplicates will then 

be finished with various faux-bronze and stone-like techniques 

suitable for indoor or outdoor placement . Please note that clay 

pieces will not be fired in this course . There will be an $80 


Sketchbook Journal 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Journaling is a great start to making any kind of art . This is 

not about ‘sketching’ as in copying what you see, but about 

responding and recording. You don’t have to know how to draw 

to take part . Learn to use a sketchbook to take notes, as well as 

record events, impressions, emotions and develop ideas. You’ll 

be using pencil, charcoal, crayon, ball point pen, mixed media, 

photography, collage and found materials to explore techniques 

for making connections and growing ideas from one page to the 

next . Discover how to develop material into ideas for projects 

and at least one will be taken to completion . Enjoy outings in the 

village, the Sculpture Forest, and the campus itself . All levels of 

artistic skill are welcome . There will be a $20 material fee payable 


Watercolour Basics & Beyond 



DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Discover the beauty of the wonderful medium of watercolour . 

In an easy, relaxed class atmosphere, the basics of watercolour 

painting will be instructed and reviewed . With each lesson, new 

watercolour techniques, colour theory, composition and design 

elements will be introduced and incorporated into the step-bystep 

instructional demonstrations . 

Watercolour with Wool – Felted Landscapes 


INSTRUCTOR Pamela Carnochan 

DATES July 23 – 27, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course requires no previous knowledge of wool, 

painting or drawing. 

Learn to process a raw fleece into a usable form, washing, 

carding, picking and dyeing the wool . Utilizing wet and needle 

felting techniques, this fleece will then be used to make a 

substantial piece of felt, from which you will then create a 

watercolour with wool landscape . The surrounding landscape will 

inspire you to see painting in a whole new way. You are invited to 

be playful and creative while not being concerned with perfection . 

There will be an $80 material fee payable to the instructor . Fee 

may vary depending on your project . 

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Acrylic Non Objective Abstract Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Suitable for all skill levels, this is an exciting opportunity for 

exploration and creativity . Composition and design provide 

the foundation for a successful abstract painting . To this end, 

different design possibilities and ways to kick-start your painting 

will be discussed, along with the selection of a suitable colour 

palette . Many abstract painting techniques will be demonstrated, 

including ways to incorporate and enhance texture and using 

various tools for layering, glazing and scraping away paint . Reference 

pictures will be provided but please also bring your own . 


Embroidery for Crazy Quilting Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Chari-Lynn Reithmeier 


FEE $97 .24 

Learn many of the traditional crazy quilt embroidery stitches 

including the Feather, Herringbone, Button hole, Cretan, Lazy 

Daisy and French Knot . Using silk ribbon you will also create the 

Spider Web Rose . Beginning with an easy and effective method of 

hand piecing a crazy quilt block you will continue to embellish with 

embroidery stitches, learning how to incorporate lace, embroider 

with beads and apply charms and buttons. You will complete your 

block by combining stitches to create new patterns . There will be 

a $30 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Faux Food Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Frances Key 


FEE $97 .24 

Learn a variety of sculpture techniques and experience the magic 

and humour of creating faux food . Appetizers, sushi, petit fours, 

pastries and other delicious delights become the centre pieces 

that dress up your table . Sculpt and build these small extraordinary 

pieces of art using a variety of foams, gel mediums, acrylic 

paint, latex and more. Your next culinary gathering will have a 

particularly artful twist! There will be a $20 material fee payable to 


Glass Flamework Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Flameworking is a method for shaping through the use of a torch . 

You can heat glass to a molten state and then sculpt, blow and 

manipulate it, creating highly detailed and colourful glass objects . 

You will learn the basics of operating a flameworking torch safely 

and see demonstrations in the tools and techniques of beadmaking 

and small glass sculpture . Additionally you’ll have the 

opportunity for hands-on practice, creating a number of small 

flameworked objects . Using a torch is a relatively inexpensive 

way for you to work with molten glass and is commonly set up in 

home studios . This workshop is intended to provide an introductory 

experience for this exciting medium . No previous glass experience 

is necessary . There will be a material fee of approximately 

$30, depending upon projects chosen, payable to the instructor . 

Gourd Drum Making Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR John Proctor 


FEE $97 .24 

Hard Shelled Gourds have been used for 

instrument building for over 3,000 years . 

Virtually every instrument played today has 

a gourd ancestor . A member of the squash 

family, these particular gourds, when dry, are as 

tough as wood and lend themselves perfectly for 

constructing all kinds of percussion instruments. You 

will make your own rope tuned drum out of a hard shelled gourd 

in this one day workshop . After cutting, cleaning and finishing 

the gourd drum body, we will attach a goat skin head with rings 

and rope . A demonstration for final tuning will be provided . 

Other gourd percussion instruments will be available for discussion 

and playing . There will be a $65 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Painted Floor Cloths Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

A floor cloth can be funky and whimsical or created to match 

interior décor. You will have complete freedom to design in your 

own personal style with lots of help from the instructor . Basic 

painting techniques such as colour-washing and stencilling will 

be taught in addition to more detailed hand-painting tips . This 

workshop is intended as a fun and stress-free day that results in a 

wonderful piece of art for underfoot . There will be a $35 material 


Painting – Flower Power Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

The mysterious, elusive Georgia O’Keeffe moved from New York 

to a solitary artistic life in the desert of New Mexico . Captivated 

by the sacred landscape, she responded with large, intimate 

images of flowers and the landscape, powerful metaphors of life . 

In this workshop you will create one large painting of a single 

bloom, adopting the methods and techniques of her painting 

process . Looking at how she lived her own myth, the ‘participation 

mystique’ with nature, learn how to see as an artist and apply 

intuitive design . Instruction is suited to all skill levels and you are 

welcome to work in the media of your choice (no solvents) . 

Step Dance Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Cindy Thompson Butineau 


FEE $97 .24 

The hardest thing about learning to step dance is just making the 

decision to walk in and take the first step! Experience the joy of 

step dancing with instruction suited to students with no previous 

experience . Learn the basic shuffle and how to use it in 4/4 and 

6/8 timing . Heels and toes, hops and stamps, and other footwork 

will be explored . Patterned steps will be taught and a few short 

routines memorized. You’ll be accommodated at your pace and 

have lots of fun! Please note that this style of dance requires a 

certain degree of endurance . There will be a $10 material fee 


Textiles – Special FX Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Take textile surfaces beyond two dimensions . Explore a variety of 

techniques to bring 3D depth to your textile projects . A preprepared 

fabric kit will provide you with the materials to explore 

how colour, value, and relative size may be arranged to create the 

illusion of depth and/or layered elements . Another pre-prepared 

piece of fabric will take you into fabric manipulation . Bringing 

3D to the fabric adds even greater depth, resulting in more play 

of light and shadow . Project placement and directional lighting 

will be an important part of all the exercises . There will be a $20 


Ukulele Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Discover some of the many musical possibilities offered by this 

beguiling instrument . Explore chords and strumming as well 

as melody playing and put it all together in simple but effective 

group arrangements . Along the way you’ll learn a scale or two, 

improve singing and listening skills, and demystify some of the 

notes on the page . There will be a $5 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Upholstery Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Evelyn Bouma and Krystyna Czerska 


FEE $97 .24 

Reduce, Re-use and Recycle, the three Rs, are the three pillars 

of recycling philosophy . Upholster a footstool and discover how 

to re-design family heirlooms to blend with the décor of your 

home . Basic upholstery techniques will be applied to a footstool 

kit which will be supplied . Learn how to make a simple gimp 

trimming with narrow strips of upholstery fabric, a handmade 

replacement for what usually is a purchased gimp or trim. You 

are also invited to bring a small piece of furniture you would like 

to re-upholster, such as a dining chair or stool and, time permitting, 

get expert advice on how to restore upholstered furniture to 

its former glory . There will be a $45 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

JULY 30 to aUgUst 3, 2012 

Acrylics – Non Objective I 



DATES July 30 – August 3, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Abstraction experience is not required . In this introductory 

course, you will learn the basic principles of non objective 

painting . No images allowed – non objective painting has a 

complete lack of subject matter . Boldness, individualism and 

experimentation will be encouraged, emphasizing shapes, values 

and colour . 

Animals in Art 


INSTRUCTOR Jay Dampf 


FEE $299 .74 

Our artistic history began with the portrayal of animals on cave 

walls and the importance of our connection to the natural world 

is just as relevant today . Whether you are working at a beginner 

or more advanced level of skill you will explore that history in the 

mediums and the styles of your choice . This hands-on course is 

an excellent opportunity for those who need of individual attention 

and easy going, step-by-step instruction in the physical, practical 

production of animal art . In addition to individual attention, you 

will learn a great deal from the demonstrations given to others in 

their styles and mediums . Skills learned can be applied to much 

more than the depiction of nature and animals . The instructor 

recommends that potential students contact him prior to the 

course. Your experience will be enhanced in specifics regarding 

mediums, supplies and personal projects can be discussed . 

Art Clay – Silver/Gold 




FEE $299 .74 

Bring your jewellery designs to life using Art Clay Silver/Gold, 

a medium that moulds like clay and fires to 99 .9% pure Silver 

or 24K Gold. You can manipulate the medium into virtually any 

shape you desire . Instruction will address various techniques 

such as: Filigree (syringe type), burnout methods, appliqué, 

hollow forming, carving, attaching findings, layered leaf technique, 

setting synthetic stones, firing, and polishing . With these 

techniques you will design four projects of your choice . Some 

possibilities are rings, pendants, earrings, pins, or a non-wearable 

art piece . Techniques such as Keum Bu, and methods utilizing 

resins and Vitrea 160 paint for enamelling will also be addressed . 

There will be a $225 material fee payable to the instructor . If 

you are interested in working with Art Clay 22 karat yellow gold, 

please contact the instructor for assistance . 

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Bird Carving – Intermediate/Advanced 


INSTRUCTOR Bruce Lepper 


FEE $299 .74 

Project Title: Miniature Female Cardinal 


Emphasis will be on the various stages of bird carving including 

shaping, feather groups, imitating feather detail, applying acrylic 

paints and exploring basic painting techniques . Instruction will 

also be provided on anatomy, feather diversity, eye placement, 

preparing to paint, mounting the bird and on the safe use of tools . 


Blues Vocals & Song Writing 


INSTRUCTOR Suzie Vinnick 


FEE $299 .74 

Please note: The ability to read music is not required for this 

course. 

From basic stretches and vocal warm-ups, progress to the 

composition and performance of your own blues song . Study 

the structures of and vocally interpret a collection of traditional 

and contemporary blues and gospel songs . Basic blues vocal 

improvisation utilizing the blues scale will be practiced in a 

supportive and encouraging environment . An exploration of the 

history of some of the classic blues singers and the stories behind 

their songs will also be included . There will be a $10 material fee 


Braided Mats 


INSTRUCTOR Wendy E . Bateman 


FEE $299 .74 

This course is a recycler’s dream! No previous experience is 

necessary and individual skill levels will be accommodated. You 

will learn the preparation of wool coats, garments, and yardage 

for transformation into useable yarns . Techniques learned will 

produce thick, finished floor mats or sets of chair pads without 

sewing together rounds as in traditional braided rugs . This is 

a hand-manipulated method done on simple braiding looms . 

Colour and design exercises will produce balanced creative products 

. As a returning student you are welcome to advance your 

ideas and goals . Looms will be available for use and/or purchase . 

Instructor contact information will be available on the material 

list or upon registration, to enable you to make arrangements 

according to your preference . To assist you to start your braiding 

quickly, a supply of previously cut wool strips can be purchased 

in class . 

Bronze Casting – Introductory 


INSTRUCTOR Stewart Smith 


FEE $299 .74 

Discover the ancient art of metal casting in sand, a technique still 

current in many foundries throughout the world . Learn the feel of 

this interesting casting medium, how to make moulds, and how 

to get molten metal into the cavity. You will also play with polymer 

clay to create basic foundry patterns that will be cast in bronze . 

There are endless challenges in sand casting and this course will 

allow you to experiment on a small scale with the possibilities of 

the medium . The basics of metal finishing will be covered as well, 

enabling you to be in possession of a collection of beautiful and 

permanent artefacts . There will be $80 material fee payable to 


Cultural Symbols & Creative Patterning 


INSTRUCTOR Suzi Dwor 


FEE $299 .74 

This course will benefit painters, collage artists, quilt makers, 

fibre artists, and printmakers with or without prior experience . 

Explore the symbols, patterns, art, architecture and music from 

a variety of cultures around the world . India, Nepal, Israel, 

Australia, Tibet, Mexico, Japan, Africa, Ireland and more will be 

included in inspirational and creatively adventurous investigations 

. From a study of the meaning and use of the five universal 

symbols – circle, square, triangle, spiral, and cross – you will 

begin to create your personal palette of images . Explore and 

experiment with a wide range of materials: watercolours, acrylics, 

pencil, charcoal, acrylic mediums, rice papers and gold leaf 

papers to create a series of art explorations . Automatic drawing, 

painting techniques, resist painting, collage, and plaster relief 

work on a variety of papers will be used to support the desired 

effect for surfaces. You will also create a personal mandala on 

a large stretched canvas using your new repertoire of symbols, 

patterns and colours . A mandala is a symbol, usually circular and 

sometimes square, that can release creative blocks and lead to 

personal insights and artistic discoveries . Art technique demonstrations 

and presentations with visuals will be rich and plentiful . 


Glass Slumping & Fusing 


INSTRUCTOR Heather Wood 


FEE $299 .74 

Explore and experiment with the exciting possibilities of kiln-fired 

glass . Learn how to fuse glass into flat objects and then, using 

moulds, learn how to shape the glass into 3 dimensional 

forms . Fusing principals will be discussed, as well as 

technical information such as compatibility, annealing 

and firing procedures . Sandblasting and cold working of 

projects will complete the week . Instruction is suitable for 

both beginner and experienced students . There will be a 

$95 material fee payable to the instructor .

When V. Jane Gordon looks at your work 

she not only sees its totality but also its 

core. It can be scary but it is a gift others 

envy. She helps find your path and then 

becomes your compass. Praise be! 

~ Gary Gray, Faculty OCAD University 

Inquiry for Artists 


INSTRUCTOR V . Jane Gordon 


FEE $299 .74 

Inquiry exercises will be used to collect material outside the 

studio for a part of each day . This collection of material through 

inquiry is a way of recording the sensory experiences of the 

body through an intense engagement with a specific place . This 

is followed by a daily coaching process in the studio . Students 

use the collected Inquiry exercise material to explore combining 

elements of scientific inquiry with the skills typically used in their 

artistic practice . Through this studio experience, student’s raw 

collected Inquiry information becomes liberated content that will 

be combined and recombined into new directions for work . This 

course is suitable for all artists working at any level and in any 

discipline . 

Kids’ Metal Jewellery Arts** 




FEE $97 .80 


SECTION 42: 1:00 – 4:30 pm 8 – 10 years old 

Unique jewellery creations made by YOU! Learn to form and 

decorate copper, aluminum, nickel silver and bronze . Then add 

a little fun and a few personal touches with beads and marbles . 

You’ll make custom tags for your pets, pendants for yourself, I.D. 

bracelets and key rings . Decorate your projects using handstamping 

and hammering techniques and also learn to shape 

wire into chains, rings and pins . There will be a $30 material fee 


Kids’ Outdoor Art Adventures** 


INSTRUCTOR Paul Marshall 


FEE $97 .80 

SECTION 41: 1:00 – 4:30 pm, 5 – 7 years old 

SECTION 42: 9:00 – 12 Noon, pm 8 – 10 years old 

Use art as an exploration tool! Every day you will spend time 

outside, actively taking inspiration from your natural surroundings 

to produce fabulous artwork using a variety of materials and 

tools . Make a book that will become your nature journal, paint 

with watercolours, and create mixed media collage and sculpture . 

Observation, appreciation and exploration will be the focus during 

time spent outside and time producing art work . There will be a 


Landscape of the Model 




FEE $299 .74 


an intermediate/advanced level art class for which previous 

drawing and painting experience is required. 

This course was influenced by the American artist/teacher Jim 

Dine, and offers a unique, in-depth exploration of one model and 

one work surface . The discipline of examining one subject over a 

sustained period, enhances an understanding of the exterior and 

prods the imagination to reveal interior possibilities . In response 

to the observations, you are guided in the methods of mixing 

media – combining and juxtaposing in sequence: dry, water 

based, acrylic and/or oil materials . Each day you will work to build 

up your graphic and/or paint surface, then work at reduction 

and simplification . Weather permitting 1st day we’ll be working 

outdoors with a model . Emphasis is placed upon work process 

and the evaluation of the image . Special attention is directed 

toward finding and losing definition, developing sensitivity to 

marks, varying edges, building up surface, challenging your 

visual memory, and developing a personal touch . At the end of 

each day the image can be toned down by scraping or applying a 

semi-transparent wash, muting the day’s accumulated detail . The 

course is accompanied by slide presentations with commentaries 

as well as individual and group constructive critical discussions . 

To help the instructor intuit individual technical needs and help 

you advance your personal work process, examples of successful 

and unsuccessful works (unframed, photo or slides) should be 

brought to the first class . 

Machine Knitting – Technique to Attire 


INSTRUCTOR Monika Stramaglia 


FEE $299 .74 

Explore the critical information of the swatch and learn to create 

a pattern for a garment . Machines with ‘knit radar’ or ‘contouring 

device’, as well as external contouring devices, make this process 

easy. You will be encouraged to plan and knit a cardigan. Instruction 

is suitable for beginner and intermediate knitters, and all 

types of knitting machines, including the LK100, LK150, Brother 

KX350. You are required to bring your own knitting machine, 

in good working order . Please contact the school for assistance 

if you do not own a machine . If needed, rentals are available 

for a fee of $30 . There will be a $30 material fee payable to the 

instructor 

Oil Painting 




FEE $299 .74 

This studio course in safe, non-toxic and environment-considerate 

practise in oils, is designed to engage you in the fundamental 

aspects of painting . Specific issues that form the language 

of painting will be explored . These will include spatial structure, 

mark-making, colour, shape, form, scale, texture, and surface 

relationships . Learning traditional and contemporary handling 

of oil paint, and with individual instruction, you will develop 

confidence in your own painting ability . This course is suitable 

to all skill levels from beginner to advanced. You are invited to 

work with oil paint in an environment that encourages individual 

freedom and expression . 

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Open Studio – Painting 




FEE $299 .74 



expand upon your personal art practice . The learning environment 



language, painting skills, and artistic literacy in a safe and highly 

creative environment . Instruction will encourage creative imagery, 

content, and contemporary execution of your ideas . In addition 

there will be ongoing personal and group critiques as well as 

daily informal lectures on artists, art movements, and related art 

history . 

Paddle Making 


INSTRUCTOR Russ Parker 


FEE $299 .74 

A handcrafted paddle is a work of art . Discover age-old techniques 

as you choose and create two canoe paddles, West Greenland 

style Inuit kayak paddles, contemporary bent shaft kayak 

paddles, or any combination of the three types. Your paddles 

will be unique and personal as you will choose your paddle style 

and length . From laying out the centre lines, to planning and 

carving the blades, grips and shafts, through to final sanding and 

finishing, you will create paddles that precisely suit your needs 

and paddling style . In order to prepare the blanks you will be 

required to select the style and size of your paddle blanks by 

June 15, 2012 . A third paddle blank can be ordered for those 

participants who wish to continue with their newly learned paddle 

making expertise . Registrations may still be received after June 

15 if there is space in the course and time to create the blanks . 

Please contact the school to inquire if this is the case . There 

will be a $35 to $120 per paddle material fee payable to the 

instructor . Details available on the material list . 

Painting Basics 


INSTRUCTOR Shannon Partridge 


FEE $299 .74 

This course provides an introduction to acrylic painting . The 

projects will help you develop drawing and painting skills, as well 

as learn an overview of acrylic painting techniques while encouraging 

personal visual exploration and expression . Working from 

a variety of sources, focusing on a selection of painting concerns 

and perspectives, you will acquire a foundation for future artistic 

painting endeavours . There will be a $20 material fee payable to 


Painting Playfully 




FEE $299 .74 

In this inspirational course designed for both the beginner and 

advanced student, you will be guided on a creative journey to free 

painting and drawing inhibitions . Innovative exercises will result in 

the development of tangible, dynamic and visually exciting works 

of art . Whether you feel restricted by years of technique classes 

or have very little experience with art you will learn to intuitively 

explore colour and technique through a series of experiential 

exercises inspired by noted artists throughout art history. Your 

unique vision will be encouraged as you explore the world of 

colour, collage and paintings . Tiny ‘jewel’ watercolour collages, 

‘ab/ex’ altered books and a series of explorative painted shadow 

boxes will engage your creativity . There will be a $30 material fee 


Pen & Ink and Colour 




FEE $299 .74 

The intricate art of pen and ink will be explored through a series 

of fun exercises designed to improve observational skills, composition, 

value range and colour application . Several ink techniques 

will be demonstrated, including painted washes . The colour 

element will be introduced mid-course which will involve the use 

of watercolour combined with the black and white composition . 

Personal choice of subject matter will be encouraged . Composition 

and colour theory will be addressed throughout the course . 

There will be a $1 .00 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Photography – In Camera 


INSTRUCTOR Elisabeth Feryn 


FEE $299 .74 

Good photographs are made, not just taken . Learn how to create 

an image, not just take a picture . The modern digital camera has 

many tools to help with the creative process . Understanding and 

using these tools will help you produce more visually dynamic 

photographs . Learn to make consistently better images through 

hands-on interactive work with your camera controls in the classroom, 

daily practical field trips, and in-depth reviews and critique 

sessions . Instruction will address digital photography techniques 

specifically . Post production possibilities may be discussed but 

will not be undertaken or applied in this course. You are required 

to bring digital SLR camera with manual functions . 

Pottery – Dinnerware 


INSTRUCTOR Bill Reddick 

DATES July 30 – August 4, 2012 (6 days) 


Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Throwing 

skills are required. 

This course will investigate the process of making dinnerware, 

from design concept to completion . The challenge of working 

on a commissioned basis to fulfill client expectations will also be 

addressed . Harmonizing design elements and function as well 

as colour, decoration, texture and durability will be explored . The 

emphasis will be on process and acquiring new skills, especially 

as they relate to the making of bowls and plates . Glazing the ware 

will not be a priority . Visual presentations of dinnerware development 

and creative process will be referenced . Additional clay will 

be available for purchase from the school at a cost of $20 per 

bag, which includes glazing and firing . 

Printmaking – Screen Monoprinting Plus 


INSTRUCTOR Linda Kristin Blix 


FEE $299 .74 

Screen monoprinting is an innovative and unique printmaking 

technique that satisfies both painters and printmakers . Brilliant 

fabric dye is painted onto a silk screen in a spontaneous and 

fluid manner . Once dry, a squeegee is used to pull clear medium 

over the screen . The colours and unique surface textures are 

spectacular and cannot be achieved through painting directly 

on paper . This extremely versatile, fun and non-toxic technique 

forces you to paint in a fresh and free manner . Those who have 

stayed away from printmaking due to the technical aspect will 

be amazed at the multi-coloured and painterly prints created 

with such simplicity . This technique will be a good starting point 

for those beginning their artistic journey, yet challenging to 

seasoned artists . Upon mastering the basic techniques you will 

then be challenged to expand the possibilities by using paper 

stencils, layering, and combining the monoprints with lino cuts 

and stamps of your creation . Experimentation is encouraged and 

you’re welcome to bring fabric or papers to collage, and other 

mark making mediums to combine with this versatile technique . 


Printmaking – Watercolour Monotype 


INSTRUCTOR Stephanie Rayner 


FEE $299 .74 

Non-toxic watercolour monoprinting is a dynamic art form 

combining the unlimited palette and radiant flow of watercolours 

with an unusual diversity of beautiful and compelling techniques 

unique to this process. You will learn proper use of an etching 

press, the preparation of your printmaking plates, the paper, the 

correct numbering, signing and care of your prints, plus at least 

six entirely different approaches to the medium with emphasis on 

the manipulation of watercolour washes on the plate’s impermeable 

surface that allows for a floating of colour in a way no other 

medium can. You will also be taught how to do watercolour 

monotypes at home without a press . This art form works with 

you . . .not having to print within a given time frees you to progress 

and play at your own pace with options for re-working, experimenting 

and even deleting without losing the entire work . This 

exciting process loosens artistic tightness, inspires confidence 

and expands creativity. You need not have previous experience 

in either watercolours or printmaking to achieve beautiful results . 


Processing Techniques 

for Expressive Arts Practitioners E 


INSTRUCTOR Edward Hagedorn 


FEE $299 .74 




This course is an elective credit toward Fleming College's 


Fleming College's Visual and Creative Arts Diploma. 

This course is not suitable for beginners. Instruction is appropriate 

for experienced facilitators and practitioners of expressive 

arts. Fleming College’s Expressive Arts Ontario Graduate 

Certificate would be beneficial. 

This course will clarify the critical distinction between Expressive 

Arts practitioners and therapists . Learn and practice alternative 

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ways of processing a client’s expressive work . In a supportive 

atmosphere with other practitioners, you will playfully engage 

in the shared experience of exploring the challenging task of 

processing expressive artwork/arts experiences by shifting the 

focus from personal work to processing the work of others . 

Instruction and group experience will identify appropriate boundaries, 

develop proficiency in non-analytic, non-interpretational 

verbal questioning, and non-verbal processing techniques in 

order to amplify or deepen the expressive experience . Please be 

prepared to offer your personal expressive artwork as a focus 

for group discussion in order to facilitate the development of the 

targeted questioning techniques . There will be a $20 material fee 


Silversmithing – Introductory 




FEE $299 .74 

Learn basic forming techniques through traditional silversmithing 

methods of sinking and raising . Instruction will enable you 

to raise a 6” silver disk into a shallow bowl form. You will be 

required to bring your own silver; source information is available 

upon registration . It is recommended that you work in silver (this 

course requires a 6” x 6” x .75 mm thick piece of sheet sterling) . 

If preferred, copper could be substituted to decrease expense . 


Please note: This course will run simultaneously with Jewellery 

– Intermediate and Jewellery – Advanced. Please clearly 

indicate which level you are registering for. 

Silversmithing – Intermediate 




FEE $299 .74 


Continue to develop your skills by adding decorative elements 

to your vessels . Existing skills will be enhanced by instruction in 

crimp raising . The use of patterns to determine the final shape of 

the raised form will also be explored. You will be required to bring 

your own silver and/or copper . There will be a $50 material fee 


This course will run simultaneously with Jewellery – Introductory 

and Jewellery – Advanced. Please clearly indicate which 

level you are registering for. 

Silversmithing – Advanced 




FEE $299 .74 


As an advanced student you are invited to bring a project you 

are working on, or through raising and fabrication, make more 

complex forms . Explore hand formed handles, spouts and other 

decorative elements of your own design . A working knowledge of 

soldering, sawing and filing is necessary as you will work independently, 

with guidance from the Instructor. You will be required to 

bring your own silver and/or copper . There will be a $50 material 


This course will run simultaneously with Jewellery – Introductory 

and Jewellery – Intermediate. Please clearly indicate which 

level you are registering for. 

Stringed Instrument Immersion – Intermediate 


INSTRUCTOR Bethany Houghton 


FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Average 

playing level should be grades 2, 3, or 4 Conservatory or book 

2-3 Suzuki. 

This course is suitable if you have some experience on the violin/ 

viola/cello and would like to advance your skills to the next 

level . Instruction includes music theory, history, lesson notes on 

performing, and lots and lots of playing! Your skill level and pace 

will be considered and accommodated . Fiddlers are more than 

welcome! Please bring your instrument if you have one . If not, 

they will be available to rent . Violin: $30, Viola: $35, Cello: $50 . 

There will also be a material fee of $10 payable to the instructor . 

Surface Design for Quilters & Fibre Artists 


INSTRUCTOR Elaine Quehl 


FEE $299 .74 

Discover and use many exciting surface design treatments to 

make original pieces of fibre art or to add depth, dimension and 

detail to your textile work and art quilts. You will be introduced 

to the properties and uses of Prismacolor Artist Pencils, Caran 

d’Ache Neocolour II Water Soluble Wax Pastels, Shiva Paintstiks, 

Tsukineko Inks, and Foils . Instruction will include demonstrations 

and a variety of samples will be available for reference . There will 

be ample time to experiment and create a small work . There will 

be a $25 material fee payable to the instructor .

Teen Stained Glass** 


INSTRUCTOR Lia Howe 


FEE $213 .86 

Please note: This course is suitable for teens 13 to 18 years of 

age. 

Stained glass is a diverse medium that uses the balance of light 

and colour to create dramatic results. You will learn the basics 

of traditional copper foil techniques, cutting glass, grinding, 

foiling and soldering . Individual creativity will be encouraged and 

an emphasis placed on creating one-of-a-kind, more complex 

projects . An introduction to 3-D hanging designs will also be 

taught . No experience necessary . There will be a $50 material fee 

payable to the instructor . Additional glass will be available for sale 

by the instructor for additional projects . 

Water Media Explorations 


INSTRUCTOR Nancy Newman 


FEE $299 .74 

Going beyond the traditional watercolour experience, explore 

creative ways of using and applying water media, including 

gouache, fluid acrylics and inks . To add excitement and drama to 

the painting process, experiment with materials such as rubber 

cement, pastels, watercolour pencils and crayons on a variety of 

substrates such as TerraSkin, Aquaboard and Yupo. Experiment 

with textural effects to achieve contrasts of texture, colour, line 

and shape . In a supportive and encouraging learning environment, 

create a series of small paintings that will be the inspiration 

and reference for future paintings . There will be a $20 material 


Watercolour – Abstraction 




FEE $299 .74 

Discover a unique approach to image making . This course will 

challenge and encourage you to experiment with innovative ideas 

and techniques in watercolour painting . Traditional techniques 

will be coupled with creative image-making processes to produce 

new images and new techniques (some specifically developed 

by the instructor) . Involve yourself in a fuller appreciation of the 

potential of the watercolour medium . If you are a beginner you 

will receive a fresh and exciting introduction to the world of watercolour 

. If you’ve tried different watercolour courses in the past, 

you will thoroughly enjoy new experiences . Emphasis will be given 

to personal creativity and individual attention is guaranteed . 

Wire Sculpture – Home & Garden Décor 




FEE $299 .74 



Learn the use of simple hand tools to manipulate various gauges 

and types of wire into decorative or functional shapes . Instruction 

will begin with the creation of basic geometrical shapes that will 

be further developed to create a sculpture of your own vision . 

Whether you decide to create a hanging patio lantern, outdoor 

seasonal décor, or a basket, you will be guided to the successful 

completion of a sculpture of your own design and scale . Finished 

works can be used as accent pieces for the home, garden or 

office . There will be a $40 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Writing Children’s Books 


INSTRUCTOR Ted Staunton 


FEE $299 .74 

Explore the magic of writing for the young, from toddlers to teens . 

Whether you’re a dabbler or dedicated writer, immerse yourself in 

writing, workshop sessions and consultations . There will also be 

opportunity for a one-on-one ‘Blue Pencil’ session with a work in 

progress . Practical publishing tips will be interspersed throughout 

instruction . Find your voice, find your stories, hone your skills, 

and enjoy . 

Youth/Teen Fabulous Faux Food** 




FEE $ $213 .86 



Fool your friends with fake food! Burgers, fries, sushi, meat, 

delectable desserts and other delights are created from a variety 

of foams, gel mediums, acrylic paints, latex and more . Sculpt, 

paint, and create as you learn the art of making faux food for the 

theatre or your home . Celebrate the last class by inviting friends 

and family to sample the real food hidden amongst the imposters . 


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HUntsViLLe 

JULY 30 to aUgUst 3 in HUntsViLLe 

Nora allows students to find their 

own voice; she brought out the best 

in everyone. 

Creative Writing – Giving Life to Your Story 




FEE $299 .74 

The easiest place to start writing is from what you know best – 

and that’s you . This hands-on, high energy, fun course integrates 

effective writing techniques and styles with your own personal 

experiences and stories . Through a myriad of writing prompts and 

stimuli, including music, words, phrases and visualizations you’ll 

have an endless supply of writing topics and jumping off points to 

expand your writing horizons . Enjoy the opportunity to write, share 

and receive oral feedback in a sensitive and positive environment . 

For those that want to continue writing their own stories, you’ll 

be provided with information on where to start as well as how to 

organize and retrieve your memories . Explore and further develop 

creative writing skills and techniques using your own personal 

stories as source material . Be bold – give life, depth and interest 

to all your stories and put it in writing! 

Painted Furniture & Accessories 




FEE $299 .74 

Cottage style, city slick or shabby chic . . . restyle, rework, recycle 

and upcycle your furniture or accessories with texture, pattern 

and colour to match your cottage, verandah, cabin or home . If 

there is an old favourite piece of furniture tucked away in your 

boathouse or garage that doesn’t fit the style of your rooms . . . 

transform it into a work of art . Design for your life style and 

budget! Experiment with faux finishes, stencils, hand painting, 

leaf prints, resists and finishing techniques on old tables, chairs, 

cabinets, lamps, chests, and more . Create vintage, refined 

romantic, cottage or retro-revival style. You will learn the tips 

and tricks of glazing for the sun soaked yellows of Provence and 

Tuscany, the tea stained battered look of vintage charm, the cool 

white wash of shabby chic or the layered depth of deep lacquers . 

Add buttons and bows for the MacKenzie-Childs look, birch bark 

and grape vine for a primitive Muskoka cottage style or a mosaic 

for a new table top . Instruction will accommodate all levels of skill . 

Furniture and accessories do not have to be stripped or under 

painted . There will be a $15 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Photography – Breaking the Rules 




FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Instruction is best suited for intermediate to 

advanced photographers. 

Create more dramatic images by looking beyond the basics and 

shooting photographs that evoke emotion and express a unique 

vision . Instruction and the inspirational surroundings will inspire 

and encourage you to free your creative spirit and harness your 

passion for photography . Discover how this can be accomplished 

by breaking some of the rules . Experiment with various techniques 

including movement, multiple images and montages . 

High dynamic range imaging will also be explored . Design and 

composition and their use in developing more expressive images 

will be discussed . Free yourself from any preconceived ideas 

about how a photograph should look . Instruction consists of an 

intensive shooting schedule, with ample one on one guidance in 

the field; seminars and presentations, plus individual and group 

evaluation of participants’ images . 

Trees 




FEE $299 .74 

For some, trees represent the bridge between earth and sky . 

Others are intrigued by their sculptural qualities, the mythology 

that surrounds them and their ecological importance . Create 

trees with personality, history and vitality . Working in mixed media 

and using photography, basic drawing, painting and simple 

printmaking techniques, you will be working outside as well as in 

the studio to create a whole forest of amazing trees . All levels of 

artistic skill are welcome . There will be a $20 material fee payable 


Watercolour on Canvas 


INSTRUCTOR Margot Snow 


FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for absolute beginners. 

A basic knowledge of watercolour painting is required. 

Explore techniques that are best suited for this surface and 

discover mediums that will enhance your work . Investigate 

drawing, composition, colour and watercolour techniques such 

as negative space and glazing . Instruction will guide you from 

surface preparation to sealing and varnishing your finished work . 

If you are a tight painter, this technique will loosen you up as 

you work in a positive and encouraging environment . Beyond 

the creative possibilities, this technique removes the need for 

heavy frames, matting and glass . There will be a $20 material fee 


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Acrylics – Non Objective II 



DATES August 6 – 10, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


Experience in painting and design is required. 

Learn the principles of non-objective art and further develop your 

painting skills . Boldness and experimentation will be encouraged 

as you explore the infinite possibilities of arranging shapes and 

colours . 

Artistic Exploration – Painting and Drawing 


INSTRUCTOR Jay Dampf 


FEE $299 .74 

For all artists there is a process for enhancing individual style 

and technique . In this course you will learn the skills needed to 

improve your personal ability and imagination, whether you are 

a new artist wishing to explore different mediums or experienced 

and wishing to master your techniques . On an individual basis, 

you will be taken, step-by-step, through the drawing and painting 

process, with emphasis on clear, enjoyable methods . This course 

offers you the unique opportunity for instruction on projects and 

mediums of your own choosing. You will also benefit from demonstrations 

given to other students . Assistance will be provided by 

the school if you wish to contact the instructor regarding ideas 

and mediums . 

Basketry by Nature 


INSTRUCTOR Sheila Ziman 


FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Previous basketry experience is an asset but is not 

essential. 

The natural environment provides a bounty of interesting material 

for basketry . Learn to identify, gather, store and prepare a variety 

of basketry materials found in nature . Some materials will be 

supplied, but others such as cattails and willow branches, will 

be gathered during the course . Be prepared to follow the natural 

path to basketry! A ribbed basket will be constructed using 

previously gathered grapevine, rush and bindweed . Cattails and 

a variety of rushes, sedges and grasses that you will gather locally 

will be used to make a small round twined basket . A trip to cut 

branches of willow, dogwood or alder will yield enough material to 

construct a lovely tray. Your final project will be the creation of a 

coiled basket of either Siberian Iris leaves or pine needles . There 


Blacksmithing 





Please note: This course involves the use of hot forges and 

metal. You must be prepared to work independently with a 

high level of concentration, physical exertion and mechanical 

aptitude. 

Learn the basics of blacksmithing in a hands-on studio situation. 

You will have an opportunity to learn the skills required to 

produce appealing and functional objects using traditional blacksmithing 

techniques . Instruction will provide an understanding 

of simple forging principles such as drawing out, punching, 

scrolling and more . Finishing techniques will also be stressed . 

Ample opportunity will be provided to practice what you’ve seen 

demonstrated . Please bring a project concept with you . 

Creative Integration – Arts Across the Curriculum 


INSTRUCTOR Judith Mason 


FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Previous artistic experience is not required. 

Enjoy this approach to teaching curriculum content using 

creativity, imagination and vision . While this course is designed 

specifically for primary and intermediate school teachers who 

want to experience integrating curriculum content with artistic 

imagination, the process will be approached by pursuing a series 

of individual projects that build confidence and experience in 

your own creative process . Creative integration is an approach 

that invites teachers to use the arts to provide the structure for 

delivering curriculum content . Discover how to create a children’s 

classroom rich in imagination, creativity and exploration . Instruction 

and exercises will demonstrate how to integrate creative 

learning opportunities for students while meeting the requirements 

for student assessment and content delivery . Using a 

selection of curriculum expectations from different subject areas 

and grade levels, you will self-assess your own projects in terms 

of success at integrating at least three diverse subject areas . 

This course will emphasize visual art as the primary learning 

strategy, rather than an as an add-on activity at the end of a 

unit . Drama, movement and voice will also be investigated . The 

purpose of creative integration is to make learning fun, to open 

the hearts as well as the minds of the children you teach, and 

to create a learning environment rich in empathy, nurturing and 

personal growth . As a participant, you will have the opportunity 

to experience this, first and foremost, for yourself . This course is 

appropriate for those who feel that creativity comes easily as well 

as for those who are uncertain about their artistic abilities . There 


Plan to attend the Art Auction on August 9! 


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Embellished Textile Surface & Form 


INSTRUCTOR Judith Dingle 


FEE $299 .74 

Please note: Intermediate sewing skills are required to participate 

in this course. 

Explore the fascinating potential of the embellished and altered 

textile surface and form applied to the creation of jewellery 

(bracelets, earrings, necklaces, beads) and fashion accessories . 

Experiment with a large variety of techniques, applications and 

materials enabling you to create unique textile surfaces with 

rich and exotic textures, gorgeous colour and 3D, manipulated 

forms . Quick explorations with samples lead to the production of 

embellished surfaces enhanced with gilding, painting, stiffening, 

beading, padding, stuffing, wiring, collaging, folding, gathering, 

wrapping, fraying, patchwork, laminating and stitching . Apply 

lustrous gold leaf to colourful painted backgrounds, wrap exotic 

tassels and cords, embroider inspirational rich textures with a 

variety of special threads, floss and fibre, incorporate collected 

beads and transformed ‘found’ objects, and learn how to create 

beautiful beads and cords . Discussions will include contemporary 

trends in ‘Soft’ jewellery including the enormous impact of 

tribal body adornment, the intriguing integration of re-purposed, 

up-scaled, recycled textiles and translating your design inspirations 

into a special, unique artwork of your own choice. You are 

required to bring a reliable sewing machine in good working 

order . There will be a $35 material fee payable to the instructor . 

I’ve taught encaustic in Haliburton 

for over 10 years but I continue to be 

inspired by the creative energy and 

creations of my students. 

– Susan Fisher 

Encaustic Painting II 




FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginner encaustic 

painters. 

Utilizing your encaustic painting skills and experience, you will 

learn more about monoprinting, photo transfer, layering and 

dipping, pouring, sculptural applications and multi-media. You 

will be encouraged to develop several projects using a combination 

of encaustic techniques . There will be a $100 material fee 


Expressionism – Power, Passion & Paint 




FEE $299 .74 

Expressionism is a very unique approach and experience in 

artistic movements . It is an artistic force that is intense and highly 

personal . Essentially expressionism offers an opportunity to 

paint with subject matter but the overall feeling is one where the 

emotion is more important than the accurate depiction of objects . 

Content will range from portraits, to landscape, human and 

animal forms, to still life – all super charged with profound energy 

and impact . Instruction is ideal if you crave a freer attitude in your 

work and/or want to step outside your own creative comfort zone 

into a different realm . 

Expressive Arts – Demystifying Art Materials E 




FEE $299 .74 




This course is an elective credit toward Fleming College's 


Fleming College's Visual and Creative Arts Diploma. 

Combine polishing your art making knowledge and skills with 

effective application of that knowledge to the populations you 

work with . Instruction will demystify the myriad of new art 

supplies on the market as you experiment with their properties, 

applications and suitability . Unusual art making processes such 

as papermaking, beeswax dipping and simple fabric/fibre art as 

well as the use of photographs will be explored in the context of 

incorporating them into your expressive arts work . Sharing your 

experiences in the field will be strongly encouraged . There will be 

a $25 material fee payable to the instructor 

Felt Lace 


INSTRUCTOR Diane Gonthier 


FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Intermediate 

to advanced level spinning skill are required. Some basic 

felting experience is also recommended. 

Felt lace is a more or less open fabric, made exclusively of yarn, 

held together by careful wet felting . It offers a wide range of lace 

possibilities especially when the design starts from the spinning 

stage . Learn the measurable spinning parameters and techniques 

that optimise yarn attachment for a successful felt lace, including 

various yarn compositions and structures . Explore different yarn 

densities to create different lace types . Several samples will be 

spun and felted; along with creating some personal felt lace projects 

. The experience will benefit from the whole group’s results . 

From curtains, collars, and placemats to lamp shades; dare to 

challenge your spinning expertise and creative mind! There will 

be a $25 material fee payable to the instructor .

Glass Flamework 




FEE $299 .74 

Flameworking is a method of shaping glass through the use of 

a torch . Glass is heated to a molten state and you then sculpt, 

blow and manipulate it, creating highly detailed and colourful 

glass objects . This course will provide you with a fundamental 

understanding of glass through the processes of flameworking . 

Beginning with the safe and comfortable operation of equipment, 

you will quickly progress to methods of shaping and constructing 

using a variety of tools and techniques . Working with a range of 

glasses you will gain a solid foundation in flameworking practice 

that will allow for progression beyond the basics . Through 

lectures, demonstrations and hands-on practice, instruction will 

cover introductory methods of shaping and manipulating molten 

glass to advanced constructions, including blowing glass and the 

use of moulds. You are encouraged to bring an open mind and 

ideas that you would like to develop in glass . No previous glass 

experience is necessary . There will be a material fee of approximately 

$100, depending upon projects chosen, payable to the 

instructor . 

This course will run simultaneously with Glass Flamework II. 


Glass Flamework II 




FEE $299 .74 


Building on basic methods and techniques you will learn 

advanced methods of flameworking design, construction and 

colour application . Develop skills to create advanced blown forms 

and multi component constructions . This course will consist of 

a review of studio safety and torch operation, demonstrations, 

lectures and hands-on practice. You are encouraged to bring 

ideas of projects you would like to achieve . There will be a material 

fee of approximately $100, depending upon projects chosen, 


This course will run simultaneously with Glass Flamework. 


Jewellery – Chain Making: Beginner 




FEE $299 .74 

Chains – they can be delicate or heavy, traditional or modern, 

symmetrical or abstract . Wonderful chains can be made with 

just a little experience! You will learn how to form wire and 

fabricate links which will be connected to form traditional and 

modern chain styles . Once you have mastered the basics, you’ll 

be encouraged to experiment with proportions, materials and 

linkages to create your own unique designs . This is a great course 

if you’re a beginner wanting to learn basic jewellery-making skills . 

There will be a single torch available for soldering of connecting 

catches . The material fee will vary with individual projects . 

This course will run simultaneously with the Intermediate and 

Advanced levels. Please clearly indicate which level you are 


Jewellery – Chain Making: Intermediate 




FEE $299 .74 


Expand your chain making skills to include chain designs that 

require soldering, such as single link designs. You will also 

learn to manipulate soldered links to alter their shape from 

round to oval or curved as well as how to flatten and forge them 

using hammers and steel blocks . The material fee will vary with 

individual projects . 

This course will run simultaneously with the Beginner and 

Advanced levels. Please clearly indicate which level you are 


Jewellery – Chain Making: Advanced 




FEE $299 .74 


Further your chain making skills by exploring the techniques of 

fine chain fabrication . Link manipulation for this size of chain will 

be shown as well as element formation and proportional considerations 

for your design . The material fee will vary with individual 

projects . 

This course will run simultaneously with the Beginner and 

Intermediate levels. Please clearly indicate which level you are 


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Kids’ Craftabulous!** 


INSTRUCTOR Erin Lynch 


FEE $97 .80 

SECTION 41: 1:00 – 4:30pm 5 – 7 years old 


Create one-of-a-kind pieces with an assortment of multimedia 

materials and techniques that include: image transfer, 

felt, polymer clay, porcelain, wire and macramé. You’ll make 

pendants, brooches, mobiles, magnets, necklaces and buttons, 

plus an assortment of other interesting creations to put in your 

treasure box . There will be a $25 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Kids’ Musical Jam** 


INSTRUCTOR Charlie Kert 


FEE $97 .80 



Write, play and record original songs and perform in an interactive 

musical! This course involves costumes, props, singing, 

dancing, drumming, acting, song writing and recording and will 

culminate with a performance for parents and friends . For your 

listening pleasure, MP3s of the original songs will be posted 

online one week after the course is completed. You're encouraged 

to bring an instrument if you have one . Percussion instruments 

such as boomwhackers, tambourines, maracas, bells, 

rhythm sticks, shakers and triangles will be provided . Have great 

fun while you learn simple rhythm and movement, beat keeping, 

simple rhythmic patterns, response vocals, and creative self 

expression . Visit LittleFingersMusic .com for videos, curriculum 

connections and a synopsis of the plot . The emphasis will be on 

having FUN! 

Kilt Making – Introductory 


INSTRUCTOR Robert MacDonald 

DATES August 6 – 11, 2012 (6 days) 

FEE $340 .74 

Kilts are becoming more and more popular in Canada, not only 

as a ‘Cultural Marker’ but as really sharp-looking attire for daily 

wear . Kiltmaking, however, is regarded even by experienced 

professional tailors as the most difficult and complex skill in their 

trade and alterations or repairs are regarded as even more challenging 

. As you’re guided every step of the art of kiltmaking you 

will complete a 4-or 5-yard ‘casual’ kilt during the course . Those 

who are left-handed are particularly encouraged to apply, as 

none of the ‘DIY’ kiltmaking books currently available will address 

their needs . Each kilt requires 4 or 5 yards of ‘single-width’ (27”) 

or 2 to 3 yards of ‘double-width’ (54”) 16oz wool tartan cloth . 

Inferior-quality cloth will not serve, as it doesn’t handle the same 

as the proper material . There will be a $30 material fee payable 

to the instructor . Additionally, you will be required to bring kilt 

fabric . Please be aware that even at ‘trade’ (wholesale) prices you 

can expect to pay approximately $200 for the material required . 

Please contact the instructor for assistance with purchasing 

fabric . info@westcoastkilts .com 

Oil Painting & Collage 


INSTRUCTOR Phil Irish 


FEE $299 .74 

Experiment with processes that combine the sensuality of oils 

with the versatility of collage . Collage opens new avenues for 

formal exploration, narrative possibility, and surprising new 

creative processes . Each project draws upon different art 

historical figures, enabling you to deepen and inspire your 

creativity by learning techniques and concepts from cubism, pop 

art, and contemporary work. You are encouraged to develop your 

own ideas and passions, sharing discoveries with others in the 

class . There will be a $20 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Painting From the Model – Advanced 




FEE $299 .74 


This course is intended to advance previous training or experience 

in working from the model. You will have an opportunity 

to review working theory in colour and design . A variety of 

approaches to painting the figure including classical realism, 

impressionism, expressionism and contemporary processes 

including abstraction are explored . An emphasis is placed on 

individual creativity and self-expression . 

Plein Air Acrylics – Introductory 




FEE $299 .74 

Painting in the great outdoors is quite a different experience than 

painting in a studio or classroom . Learn to compose, mix, and 

apply acrylic colour efficiently, while working outdoors, to capture 

the essence of the landscape ‘en plein air’ . There will be a $10 


Portraiture: Experimental Approaches 


INSTRUCTOR Kim Lee Kho 


FEE $299 .74 


Instruction is suited to intermediate and advanced artists 

interested in investigating 20th century and contemporary artistic 

approaches and applying them to portraiture in a variety of 

media . In the 20th century, portraiture (along with art in general) 

underwent a revolution, becoming a vehicle for all manner of 

artistic issues and concerns . By incorporating deeply personal, 

expressive approaches, unusual materials, inventive processes, 

as well as conceptual and formal constructs, artists challenged 

and investigated the nature and potentials of portraiture, vastly 

widening its scope . Working in a variety of media, explore handson 

some of the same ideas that leading 20th century artists 

grappled with, in order to expand possibilities in creating portraits 

that go beyond likeness, using the genre as a means of achieving 

personal expression and artistic depth . There will be a $35 material 


Printmaking – Impasto Waterbase 


INSTRUCTOR Stephanie Rayner 


FEE $299 .74 

This course offers a completely different approach to the compelling 

beauty of watercolour monoprints . ‘Impasto’ means to layer, 

and it is this thick application of pigments and the manipulation 

of the different colours in layers, that gives these prints the rich 

textured look of oils along with a wide range of unique options 

for the realization of an image unlike any other medium. You 

will learn how to use the etching press, the impasto process for 

plate and paper preparation, the correct way to sign and number 

your prints, how to do these prints at home without a press 

and approximately six different exciting approaches to impasto 

monoprinting . As with Watercolour Monotype, you need not have 

previous experience with printmaking or watercolour to achieve 

beautiful results . If you have previously taken Printmaking-Watercolour 

Monotype, please bring your plates from that class . There 


Quilts with Colour – Real Colour 


INSTRUCTOR John Willard 


FEE $299 .74 

Overcome your fear of colour, banish beige, embrace brightness, 

and shop for fabric in a whole new way . Learn how to use colour 

in a controlled way to hold the viewer’s attention; to create a 

mood or symbolize an idea – bright for happy or dark for serious . 

Become comfortable choosing colours “out of the box” – to be 

brave and daring and wildly experimental . 

Raku – Advanced I 


INSTRUCTOR Michael Sheba 



Please note: Previous Raku experience is mandatory to participate 

in this course. 

This six-day advanced-level professional development course is a 

challenging exploration of the technical aspects of various Raku 

effects . Topics will be systematically studied and results evaluated 

one by one so that successful outcomes can be obtained at will . 

There will be a thorough study of firing and post-firing reduction 

techniques, effective methods of controlling size and placement 

of Crackle patterns, production of Lustre effects and efficient 

ceramic kiln design . The most emphasis however, will be devoted 

to obtaining successful results with those spectacular but elusive 

Patinas, Copper Mattes and Halos . A Raku kiln will be designed 

and built for daily firings . Please bring 12 bisqued pieces using 

Raku pottery clay to fire . A maximum class size of 12 ensures 

individual attention . 

Rug Hooking – Traditional East Coast Primitive 


INSTRUCTOR Donna Sproule 


FEE $299 .74 

Rug hooking has evolved from a utilitarian chore to a valued 

aesthetic . This course will provide an introduction to the rudiments 

of rug hooking in an open and accepting environment . 

Discussions will address the creative curve of the medium along 

with the underpinning of the environmental pluses . Learn the 

basic techniques and types of materials used to create East 

Coast Primitive-style hooked rugs . Simple yet evocative hooking 

techniques typical of primitive rugs will provide the foundation of 

knowledge to which you are welcome to apply your own creativity, 

design and colour preferences. You will, with help, design your 

own first piece and learn the skill to create rugs for the floor or 

wall . There will be a $75 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Soapstone Carving 


INSTRUCTOR John Sabourin 


FEE $299 .74 

This course will provide a general introduction to carving soapstone. 

You will develop a working knowledge of the material, the 

tools, the safe handling issues and the methods used to complete 

a carving . Beginning with a study of the properties of the stone, 

you will produce a simple piece and progress to making a sculpture 

of your choice . The development of your own personal style 

will be encouraged . The material cost for this course will depend 

on the size of the project or projects chosen and will be collected 

during the week . Soapstone will be available from the instructor at 

$1 .50 per pound for 5lb, 10lb, 15lb pieces . 

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Totem Mask 




FEE $299 .74 

In this course you will be instructed on how to design and carve a 

West Coast totem moon mask . Working hands-on and side-byside 

with other carvers you will learn the traditional processes 

needed to produce the best results . A short lesson on history 

and traditions will provide an understanding of totemism and the 

social implications of this medium . There will be a $25 material 


This course runs simultaneously with Totem Pole Carving. 

Please clearly indicate which course you’re registering for. 





FEE $299 .74 

In this course you will be instructed on how to design and carve 

your own four foot totem pole . Working hands-on and side-byside 


needed to produce the best results . A short lesson on history and 

traditions will give you a better understanding of totemism and the 



This course runs simultaneously with Totem Mask. Please 

clearly indicate which course you’re registering for. 

Watercolour Painting – Experimental 




FEE $299 .74 

Challenge your preconceptions about what constitutes a 

watercolour painting and how it might be created . Through both 

set and self-directed exercises, you will be encouraged to be as 

adventurous as possible in your media combinations, methods 

and subject matter . Group discussion and personal attention will 

enable you to better understand and develop your artistic vision . 

If you’re already excited with your current direction, develop it – 

push it further . If you’re stuck, become unblocked in a creative, 

non-threatening environment . If you’re just beginning, explore the 

vast array of options and start to find your path and your voice . 

This course is both safe haven and launching point: personal 

expression and direction are paramount, and at every turn you 

will be encouraged to hear and trust your own inner compass 

in boldly exploring new directions . All levels and abilities are 

welcome – you need only an open mind and an adventurous 

spirit . There will be a $20 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Watercolour Painting – Intermediate 




FEE $299 .74 


This course is an excellent opportunity to further develop your 

watercolour painting skills . Various techniques will be explored 

on both wet and dry papers . Attention will be given to accurate 

perspective, the use of effective contrast and pleasing 

composition, and colour theory will be reviewed and applied on 

an ongoing basis . Physical paint and paper properties will be 

discussed enabling you to make informed choices as you study a 

variety of subjects, including landscape . Instruction will include 

daily demonstrations yet you will be encouraged to work in your 

own style . 

Wire Jewellery II 


INSTRUCTOR Dianne Karg Baron 


FEE $299 .74 


course requires extensive use of hand tools (wire cutters, pliers) 

and a healthy level of manual dexterity. 

Build on the basic skills of wire jewellery to create and design 

your own unique pieces . Instruction will enable you to apply 

historical and traditional wire wrapping techniques to create a 

variety of rings, bangles, pendants and chains . Emphasis will 

be placed on exploring stone setting, including prong setting 

and netting using solder-less wirework. You will also create 

chain using nalbinding (Viking knitting).You are encouraged to 

incorporate your own cabochons, faceted stones, beads or found 

objects to create personalized original designs . Basic hand tools 

and accessories will enable you to continue upon completion of 

the course . Copper wire provided . There will be a $125 material 






FEE $299 .74 

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instructor .

Youth Art – The Works!** 




FEE $191 .76 

Please note: This course is suitable for youth 11 to 13 years of age. 

This course has it all! It’s a great opportunity to work with a variety 

of materials as you explore an assortment of subjects and media . 

Immerse yourself in an inspired experience of creating cartoons, 

animal portraits, abstracts, landscapes and sea creatures . 

You’ll be using mediums such as pencil, pastels, acrylics and 

watercolours . Instruction will be in an easy to follow step-by-step 

format and you’ll also have lots of opportunities to create your 

own masterpieces . There will be a $40 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Youth/Teen Printmaking & Screenprinting** 


INSTRUCTOR Elisha Barlow 


FEE $213 .86 

Please note: This course is suitable for youth and teens from 11 

to 18 years of age. 

Plunge into the world of print! Learn and experiment with printing 

on paper and textiles . A variety of printing techniques (hand-cut 

stencils, emulsion silkscreening, and lino cuts) will be explored . 

You will also make your own felt to print onto and leave with a 

read-to-hang printed canvas art piece . Explore both the decorative 

and conceptual art paths within the world of printmaking . 


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Acrylics & Mixed Media – Intermediate 




FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners and is 

designed for those who have some previous experience with 

acrylic painting. 

In this course you will be encouraged to work in larger formats, 

using traditional painting materials and fluid acrylics, as well as 

heavy body paints with collage . While technique will remain an 

important aspect, emphasis will be placed on experimentation, 

building a personal style and colour sense, choosing subject 

matter, and open in-class discussions about the work produced . 

Encaustic Mixed Media & Collage 




FEE $299 .74 

Encaustic, an ancient beeswax-based technique, is currently 

embraced by contemporary mixed media artists . Learn how to 

integrate encaustic techniques into your mixed media work from 

textile to found sculpture, from ceramic to paper, or beyond . 


Figure in the Landscape 


INSTRUCTOR Matthew Mancini 


FEE $299 .74 

Explore the inherent qualities of both the figure and the landscape, 

and the narrative developed between them when incorporated 

into a work of art . Consistent with traditional studio practice, 

and with respect to the genre’s usage throughout history, you will 

delve into time-honoured drawing and oil painting techniques in 

studying the figure and the landscape each in their own right, 

and composing them into a single work of art that tells a story . 

Glass Flamework 




FEE $299 .74 

Flameworking is a method of shaping glass through the use of 

a torch . Glass is heated to a molten state and you then sculpt, 

blow and manipulate it, creating highly detailed and colourful 

glass objects . This course will provide you with a fundamental 

understanding of glass through the processes of flameworking . 

Beginning with the safe and comfortable operation of equipment, 

you will quickly progress to methods of shaping and constructing 

using a variety of tools and techniques . Working with a range of 

glasses you will gain a solid foundation in flameworking practice 

that will allow for progression beyond the basics . Through 

lectures, demonstrations and hands-on practice, instruction will 

cover introductory methods of shaping and manipulating molten 

glass to advanced constructions, including blowing glass and the 

use of moulds. You are encouraged to bring an open mind and 

ideas that you would like to develop in glass . No previous glass 

experience is necessary . There will be a material fee of approximately 

$100, depending upon projects chosen, payable to the 

instructor . 

This course will run simultaneously with Glass Flamework II. 


Glass Flamework II 




FEE $$299 .74 


Building on basic methods and techniques you will learn 

advanced methods of flameworking design, construction and 

colour application . Develop skills to create advanced blown forms 

and multi component constructions . This course will consist of 

a review of studio safety and torch operation, demonstrations, 

lectures and hands-on practice. You are encouraged to bring 

ideas of projects you would like to achieve . There will be a material 

fee of approximately $100, depending upon projects chosen, 


This course will run simultaneously with Glass Flamework. 


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Iron Sculpture 





Please note: This course involves the use of hot forges and 

metal. You must be prepared to work independently with a 

high level of concentration, physical exertion and mechanical 

aptitude. 

This course will introduce you to the unique world of iron sculpture 

by blending traditional and modern techniques to create 

amazing and unusual sculptural pieces . Skills learned will aid in 

the production of both indoor and outdoor sculpture as well as 

yard art . Learn basic forging, welding, and cutting techniques . 

Traditional finishes, colour and patination will also be addressed . 

Please bring a project plan . If you are returning to this course, 

you will be encouraged to work on projects at an appropriate skill 

level . There will be an emphasis on coal and propane forge work . 

Kids’ Handbuilding Pottery** 



DATES August 13 – August 17, 2012 


SECTION 41: 9:00 – 12 Noon, 5 – 7 years old . 

SECTION 42: 1:00 – 4:30 pm, 8 – 10 years old . 

Fabulous pottery can be created without the use of a pottery 

wheel . Push, roll and pinch your clay in lots of creative ways as 

you explore traditional handbuilding techniques such as coiling, 

making pinch pots and working slabs . There will be a different 

project every day, making this class exciting and challenging . 

You’ll be encouraged to be imaginative as you’ll be making everything 

from teacups to spaceships! There will be a $5 material fee 


Kids’ ‘Oh Canada’** 




FEE $97 .80 

SECTION 41: 1:00 – 4:30pm, 5 – 7 years old . 

SECTION 42: 9:00 – 12 Noon, 8 – 10 years old . 

‘Oh Canada, our home and native land’ . Meet the Group of Seven 

and Emily Carr in this delightful week that celebrates the Joy of 

Canadian Art! Pack up your art supplies for a back packing trek 

(Tom Thomson style) and paint your own quilt of miniature landscapes 

. Create an Emily Carr totem portrait out of our very own 

body! Immerse yourself in the dreamy paintings of Lauren Harris 

and then create one . ‘Oh Canada’ promises a week of fun and 

imagination Group of Seven style! There will be a $20 material fee 


Kilt Making II 


INSTRUCTOR Robert MacDonald 


FEE $340 .74 


Instruction in this course continues directly from Kilt Making 

ARTS1565. 

Instruction will enable you to 

successfully perform all aspects of 

the kilt maker’s craft as you learn 

to make an 8-yard kilt . Learn to 

make minor and major alterations 

for both ‘length’ and ‘girth’; how to 

correctly make minor and major 

repairs to worn or damaged kilts 

and how to make a formal dress shoulder-plaid. You will also have 

the opportunity to gain more practice in both ‘laying-out’ and 

‘pleating’ a kilt using a wide variety of different tartans . An ideal 

course if you have an old kilt that no longer fits you or otherwise 

needs repair . Those who wish to make a shoulder plaid should 

bring 3 yards of single-width cloth in their preferred tartan . Please 

contact the instructor for assistance with purchasing fabric . 

info@westcoastkilts .com . There will be a $30 material fee payable 

to the instructor . Additionally, you will be required to bring kilt 

fabric . Please be aware that even at ‘trade’ (wholesale) prices you 

can expect to pay up to $400 for the material required . 

Non Objective Painting II 




FEE $299 .74 

Please note this course is not suitable for beginners. Nonobjective 

Painting (ARTS500) or permission from the instructor 

is required to participate. 

Continue to utilize your knowledge and skills within the exciting 

technique of non-objective painting as you focus on a body of 

work in a supportive, open studio environment . This opportunity 

will allow you to go deeper along your own creative path, opening 

new doors that will enable you to paint in a more free and expressive 

manner . In addition there will be ongoing personal and group 

critiques as well as daily informal lectures on artists, art movements, 

and related art history .

Painting – Brush Up 


INSTRUCTOR Al Van Mil 


FEE $299 .74 


Instruction will provide a basic review for painters with some 

experience in acrylics or oils . Bring in works you are having 

trouble with or start new works in new ways . Rise above your 

plateau through class critiques and individual attention . Rediscover 

useful insights by revisiting often over looked aspects of the 

basics like brush work, paint manipulation, colour, composition 

and design . Development of your personal style will be encouraged 

. Brushing up on the basics can uncover new possibilities for 

a confident freedom of expression . 

Pottery – Understanding Glazes 


INSTRUCTOR Michael Sheba 



The complicated subject of glaze technology will be made simple 

by learning easy-to-understand, basic principles . The choice 

and role of raw materials and their characteristics will be studied 

using line blends and other experimental methods to create 

various effects including texture and colour responses. You will 

be introduced to computer glaze calculation software as a tool to 

determine percentage and unity formulas so that glazes can be 

analyzed, compared, altered, new glazes formulated and glaze 

faults identified and corrected . Although you will work in Cone Six 

Oxidation, the universal principles learned will apply to all glazes 

and temperatures . Actual glazes will be tested and time permitting, 

projects of individual interest will be initiated . A maximum 

class size of 12 ensures individual attention . 

Purses, Handbags & Artful Totes 


INSTRUCTOR Judith Dingle 


FEE $299 .74 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. Intermediate 

sewing skills are required. 

Create your ultimate fantasy and fashion accessory by learning 

how to design, construct and embellish beautiful bags, purses, 

cases and totes . The history, cultural significance and specific 

uses of bags is vast and fascinating . Choose the design of your 

bag from a wide range of options – designer handbags and 

purses, delicate evening bags, padded glasses cases with decorative 

cords, handy cases for cell phones, cards, tiny pouches for 

jewellery or precious objects, ethnic satchels, and well-designed 

totes and carry-alls . From large to small, funky/humorous to a 

serious high-fashion statement and precious to everyday use, 

the choice is yours . Samples, demonstrations and experiments, 

techniques, applications and materials will enable you to select, 

design, pattern draft and construct all the elements of your bag or 

purse . Manipulated textural surfaces, decorative embellishments, 

beading, tassels, and specific elements of design regarding 

finishing details, fastenings, straps, handles, cords, drawstrings, 

pockets and zippers will be discussed and evaluated in relation 

to your work. You will also explore the integration of re-purposed, 

recycled fabric and clothing and the use of ethnic hand-made 

textiles. You are required to bring a sewing machine in good 

working order . There will be a $35 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Watercolour Landscape Painting 




FEE $299 .74 


Paint the landscapes of Haliburton in transparent watercolour . 

A particular emphasis will be on light and capturing its effects . 

Demonstrations of technique will provide a clear understanding of 

how to describe the landscape and will be balanced with opportunities 

to experiment . An intuitive approach to your personal 

interpretation is always encouraged . There will be solid instruction 

in preparatory drawing, watercolour technique, colour mixing, 

theory and composition . Please come prepared to paint outdoors 

periodically, when weather permits . Confidence and creativity 

will grow in this atmosphere of individual attention and positive 

encouragement . 

aUgUst 18 to 26, 2012 

OHS Spinning Certificate Program – Level V 


INSTRUCTORS Beth Abbott, Wendy E . Bateman, Harriet Boon, 

Mara Lusis 


FEE $309 .19 

The Ontario Spinners’ Certificate Program is a 

six-level program developed by the Education 

Committee of the Ontario Handweavers and 

Spinners. This summer, the Haliburton School 

of The Arts will be offering Level V. It is our desire to continue 

this program to the next level if registration levels warrant it. 

Level V: This course will be held in one-day sessions over nine 

days and will require assignments to be completed and mailed 

to instructors over the following six months for OHS certification . 

Course of Study: Flax, synthetic dyes for cellulose fibres (theory 

only), cotton, synthetic fibres and man-made fibres and their 

blends and fibre identification . In addition to a $40 marking fee, 

there will be a material fee of approximately $80 payable to the 

treasurer of the class on the first day . 

aUgUst 20 to 24, 2012 

Youth/Teen Pottery** 




FEE $235 .52 (includes clay) 

Please note: This course is suitable for youth and teens 11 to 

18 years of age. 

Learn to throw on a potter’s wheel and have fun with exciting 

handbuilding techniques . Use these techniques to create mugs, 

bowls and a wide variety of objects . There will be demonstrations 

with the wheel, attaching spouts and handles and a full exploration 

of decorative techniques . Exercise your imagination and 

practice your new skills to create meaningful objects and master 

the potter’s wheel . There will be a $10 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection 

The Haliburton School of The Arts is pleased to be 

affiliated with the renowned McMichael Canadian Art 

Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario . 

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is unique in 

its devotion to collecting and exhibiting Canadian art . 

Renowned for its collection of paintings by Canada’s 

most famous artists, the Group of Seven, the gallery’s 

permanent collection also includes works by other 

well-known Canadians, including the Group’s contemporaries, First Nations, and Inuit 

artists . 

Located in Kleinburg, Ontario, the gallery nestles amid 100 acres of serene woodlands 

overlooking the Humber River Valley . Reminiscent of the landscapes that inspired many of 

Canada’s artists, this setting combines with the art within the gallery to make the McMichael 

the perfect venue for an introduction to or to learn more about Canada, its peoples, their 

cultures, and their history . 

These four courses will be held at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario. 

Theory & Technique of the Group of Seven 




FEE $299 .74 

The Group of Seven is a primary element in Canada’s art history 

and the works continue to resonate today . Combining theory with 

on-site painting, this course examines the use of painting systems 

as practiced by members of the Group of Seven . Of particular 

note will be examining changes introduced after 1913, resulting 

from A.Y. Jackson’s exposure to developments in France. You are 

welcome to work in the medium of your choice . 

Acrylic Painting Techniques 



DATES September 3 – 7, 2012 

(includes the holiday Monday) 

FEE $299 .74 


Learn a host of different skills in this multi-faceted course that will 

take your acrylic paintings to the next level . Through discussion 

and daily demonstration, different techniques will be explored 

for loose realistic landscapes, glowing close-up florals, and an 

abstracted landscape . Topics will include choosing and editing 

reference material, options for suitable colour palettes, composition 

and values, visual perspective, paint handling and application, 

drying time, smooth blending and expressive brushwork . 


Contemporary Landscape Painting 




FEE $299 .74 


This course will cover both the theory and the techniques of 

modern landscape painting, as you work in the medium of 

your choice. You will examine contemporary developments in 

art to enable you to use your creativity and self-expression in 

the development of a personal approach and the advancement 

of the conceptual level of your work . This course is primarily 

for those with some previous painting experience who would 

like to advance their skills and knowledge of contemporary 

landscape painting . 

Contemporary Landscape Painting – Advanced II 




FEE $299 .74 


Prerequisites: Participants are required to have first taken 

one of the following: Contemporary Landscape Painting 

ARTS686 or Painting – Advanced Individual Studies 

ART914 or Visual Arts – Advanced Individual Studies 

ARTS915. 

Build on your technical and conceptual awareness, focusing 

on contemporary potentials . There will be an emphasis on 

personal expression and creativity . 

Registration for Fall courses will be accepted as of August 7, 2012. 

Fees quoted in the Fall 2012 session apply to the 2011/12 academic year and are subject to Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities increases.

satUrDaY, septemBer 22, 2012 

Acrylic Stain Painting Workshop** 



DATES September 22, 2012 

FEE $97 .24 

Luminous staining and glazing techniques will be demonstrated 

using watercolour paper, raw canvas and wood panel . Experiment 

with a variety of techniques including wet-into-wet, as well as 

glazing and staining wet onto dry panel . Instruction will emphasize 

contrasting transparency with opacity . Textured surfaces can 

then be built up from the underpainting . Enjoy the freedom of 

experimenting with paint without fear! 

Cake Decorating – Fondant Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Jennifer Mayrl 


FEE $97 .24 

Learn the basics of butter cream flat coating before you move 

on to covering mock and real cakes in the super smooth 

rolled fondant icing . In addition to decorating a traditional 

2-tier wedding cake you’ll also learn to make beautiful 

cupcakes . Cupcakes are all the rage when it comes to birthday 

parties, showers and even weddings . Traditional butter cream 

icing and rolled fondant will be used to create mini works of art . 

There will be a $150 material fee payable to the instructor . This 

fee covers all supplies and equipment required . 





The following courses and workshops are offered in Haliburton. 

Mixed Media Collage Texture Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Valerie Kent 


FEE $97 .24 

This workshop is an opportunity to use familiar materials in new 

ways . In addition to using specialty papers such as filament, 

mulberry, mango and rice you will create two specialty papers to 

use with your collages: Crystalline Paper and Brayer Paper . After 

scaffolding your supports with texture you will have a starting 

point and your paintings will have three-dimensionality . A wide 

variety of materials, including the papers, egg shells, cheesecloth, 

dried rose and other flower petals, gesso, sand, tiny glass beads, 

acrylic mediums and gels, as well as other materials of choice 

may be used . Watercolour and acrylic paint will be applied, 

addressing elements and principles of art, including composition, 

values, texture, and colour mixing . The subject theme for projects 

is movement: representational, symbolic or abstract . A congenial 

atmosphere and an immersion in the process is encouraged and 

valued . This workshop is suitable for all skill levels . There will be a 


Precious Metal Clay Enamelling Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Shannon Kennedy 


FEE $97 .24 

Learn the basics of making enamelled jewellery on Precious Metal 

Clay . When fired, Precious Metal Clay becomes 99 .9% silver and 

presents vast creative possibilities . Create a pair of earrings and 

a pendant and then apply the enamelling techniques to these 

pieces . There will be a $74 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Stained Glass Stepping Stones Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Wendy Ladurantaye 


FEE $97 .24 

Please note: This workshop will take a dinner break from 4:00 

pm to 5:30pm and finish at 7:00pm. 

Enhance your garden, lawn or walkway with a beautiful stained 

glass accent or create an unusual memory marker. You will learn 

to design appropriately for stepping stones, cut glass, and then 

using a quick, simple applied method, you will complete 1 to 4 

stones, depending on the design . No previous glass experience 

is necessary . There will be a $25 material fee per stone project 






FEE $97 .24 

Project Title: 3 ft . Heron 









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Landscape Painting – Working the Land 


INSTRUCTOR Rod Prouse 

DATES October 22 – 26, 2012 

FEE $299 .74 


This course is designed to assist you to move beyond the literal 

and develop a personal voice in painting the land . Explore ways 

to interpret landscape, distill the painting possibilities in a scene, 

and apply relevant principles of design and technique to the 

work . Analyze observed landscape and reconstruct it in paint with 

a mind to developing a unique style in this discipline . Using an 

analytical as well as a direct painterly response, one can refresh 

and personalize the landscape painting experience . Please note 

that this is not necessarily a plein air course or an exercise in 

studio abstraction, rather a selection of painting strategies with a 

goal to helping you develop . With this in mind, to be productive 

and versatile, work will be done in acrylics . There will be a $10 


Mixed Media Collage & Texture 


INSTRUCTOR Valerie Kent 


FEE $299 .74 

This course introduces a myriad of exciting mixed media adventures 

. The instructional and project theme is “Ever Widening 

Circles”, focusing on you and your relationship to the universe . 

This theme structures the direction of the workshop . Make Brayer 

and Crystalline papers, and scaffold by building texture with 

gels and textural materials . Use tissues and specialty papers, 

sculptural elements, stencils, borders, soft and oil pastels, 

transfers and stamping, both before and after painting in various 

media . Tell stories in art, combine vintage with new world, work 

on layering and include encaustic and found art . Revisit tried and 

true techniques, learn new ones, and surrender to exploration 

and creativity . There will be an $85 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Stained Glass Lamp 




FEE $299 .74 


Lamp making techniques will be introduced in the construction 

of a candle holder. You will then learn how to make a table or 

swag lamp consisting of multiple panels . Both projects will involve 

the constructing and use of a jig . Reference material will provide 

number of designs to choose from . Once you have learned the 

correct method to construct a lamp the creative possibilities are 

endless . There will be a $45 material fee payable to the instructor . 

This fee will cover materials for the first project as well as the use 

of equipment, patterns and other related equipment . Additional 

tools, glass and supplies will be available at discounted prices . 

Theatre: Setting the Scene 




FEE $299 .74 

Refresh or develop skills in the art of prop making and scenic 

painting for the theatre . Individual projects will include techniques 

used to paint a scrim, a translucency and a scenic drop . Experiment 

with a variety of tools to accomplish faux wood graining, 

marbling, splattering, ragging, sponging, stencilling, foliage, and 

blends . Conclude by creating a prop that consists of a platter of 

faux food . The food is created from foam, gel medium, acrylic 

paint, latex and more; the staples of setting the scene . There will 


Totem Mask 




FEE $299 .74 

In this course you will be instructed on how to design and carve a 

West Coast totem moon mask . Working hands-on and side-byside 


needed to produce the best results . A short lesson on history 

and traditions will provide an understanding of totemism and the 



This course runs simultaneously with Totem Pole Carving. 

Please clearly indicate which course you’re registering for. 





FEE $299 .74 

In this course you will be instructed on how to design and carve 

your own four foot totem pole . Working hands-on and side-byside 


needed to produce the best results . A short lesson on history and 

traditions will give you a better understanding of totemism and the 



This course runs simultaneously with Totem Mask. Please 

clearly indicate which course you’re registering for. 

Watercolour Painting – Advanced 


INSTRUCTOR Art Cunanan 


FEE $299 .74 


imperative that participants have had at least three previous 

watercolour courses prior to participating. 

At an advanced level of interaction, you will explore traditional 

and experimental techniques in watercolour painting . Instruction 

will be provided on composition and design and the course is 

geared to sharpen skills and enhance personal interpretation . 

Learn how to make a contour painting, how to layer washes until 

they get the right value and how to use local and colour values to 

make strong statements . Sessions on compositions will include 

directing the eye with edges, placing darks and other colours, 

and advice on handling patterns and loosening painting style . 

Learn by demonstration and critique and benefit from individual 

attention. You will have an opportunity to enjoy some on-location 

painting, weather permitting .

satUrDaY, noVemBer 3, 2012 

Artful Lettering Workshop** 



DATES November 3, 2012 

FEE $97 .24 

Lettering can have a very artful presence in a wide range of 

applications . Enjoy a serious study of the structures of written 

letters, leading to play with free-form styles . Make a ‘cola’ pen 

for lettering on cards, signs, in artwork, hand-made books, or 

any other projects you would want to incorporate lettering in . 

You will also design and create a painting using acrylic washes 

and lettering . There will be a $20 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Chain Bracelet Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Learn to form, saw and connect silver links to construct a multiple 

link bracelet such as the ‘King’s Chain’, ‘Parallel Chain’, or 

‘Chain Mail’ . Sterling silver will be available for purchase from the 

instructor or you may bring 10 to 12 feet of 1mm ½ hard sterling 

silver wire . There will be a material fee of approximately $50 

payable to the instructor, if purchasing silver . 

Guitar Basics Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

In just one day, you will gain the basic skills you need for a 

lifetime of music making on the guitar . After being introduced to 

the guitar and its parts, you will learn your first chords, try them 

out on several songs, and explore several different accompaniment 

styles . Learn how to stay relaxed and comfortable as you 

play, and explore some practice techniques that you can take 

away with you . By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to 

accompany hundreds of folk, pop, country, blues and rock songs . 

No previous experience is necessary but you will be required to 

provide your own guitar . There will be a $5 material fee payable to 






Knitting Boot Camp Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. The 

ability to cast on and bind off, knit and purl is required. 

Advanced students welcome. 

Discover how to create sweaters, socks and hats that fit; fix that 

cable that you mis-crossed 10 rows down; overcome your fear 

of colour work; and conquer charts and lace-knitting . Bring your 

most challenging knitting issues whip your knitting into shape! 

Instruction will address different kinds of cast ons and bind offs 

and when to use them; how to cable with and without a needle; 

how and why you need to knit a swatch for every pattern; a variety 

of increases and decreases to make your lace knitting more 

symmetrical, and many more tips and tricks to make you a better 

knitter . There will be a $15 material fee payable to the instructor . 

Stained Glass Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Instruction in this workshop will concentrate primarily on the 

copper foil method of stained glass construction . Glass cutting 

and construction methods will be applied to the creation of 

suncatchers . The lead came method of construction will also be 

addressed . No previous experience is necessary to enjoy this 

workshop . Students with some stained glass experience will be 

encouraged to complete a 3D project . 3D project choices include 

candle holder, jewel box, 3D star or suncatcher . There will be a 


An excellent introduction to guitar. The teacher 

was incredibly supportive and consistently 

encrouraging. The whole atmosphere was open 

and easy so that all barriers or fears of making 

mistakes were eliminated. I left the course feeling 

fulfilled, energized and ready to keep on going. 

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Art Clay Silver: Introductory Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Art Clay Silver is a metal clay medium that can be manipulated 

into virtually any shape that the artist desires . In this workshop 

you will have an opportunity to learn some basic techniques 

utilizing Art Clay Silver and create your very own one-of-a kind, 

99 .9% Pure Silver pendant or earrings . When fired, the organic 

binding agent burn away, leaving 99.9% Pure Silver. You will 

explore techniques such as: rolling clay, burnout methods 

using organic materials, appliqué, attaching findings, firing, 

and polishing . There will be a $68 material fee payable to the 

instructor . 

Beaded Jewellery Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Please note: This workshop is suitable for students from 12 

years to adult. 

Choosing from a large variety of materials – colourful glass, wood, 

and semi-precious stones, wire, and metal plate – you will find it 

fun, easy and inexpensive to create beautiful jewellery . Instruction 

suits both beginner and advanced skill levels as you will design 

and create individual pieces with the instructor’s guidance . 

These may include smaller items ‘such as earrings and rings’, to 

more intricate work – such as wire-wrapped stone pendants and 

hammered wire and copper or brass elements . It will be possible 

to create several pieces of jewellery in this one-day workshop; 

everything from bracelets to rings, pendants and necklaces to 

earrings . The material fee will vary with individual projects . 

Christmas Ornaments – Folded Metal Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Start your season by making an assortment of unique metal 

Christmas ornaments for your tree . Through simple metal forming 

techniques you will fold, bend and twist wire rod and sheet metal 

into colourful tree decorations suitable for indoors and outdoors . 

Your creations will become treasured family keepsakes! There will 


Felted Slippers Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Heidi Hudspith 


FEE $97 .24 

Please note: This workshop is not suitable for beginners. 

This workshop takes felting into 3rd dimension . Learn wet felting 

techniques, using a resist, to create a custom pair of slippers . 

Please note that making a pair of slippers is an advanced felting 

project that will require a fair amount of physical activity to 

complete successfully . There will be a $25 material fee payable to 


Finger-Style Guitar Workshop** 


INSTRUCTOR Rick Fines 


FEE $97 .24 

Please note: A general knowledge of chords is required. 

This workshop is an opportunity to enhance and increase expression 

in your guitar playing . Instruction will concentrate on righthand 

guitar skills. You will learn some essential finger picking 

patterns to add colour to your guitar playing . The ability to read 

music is not necessary as standard notation will not be used . 

Sketching Workshop** 




FEE $97 .24 

Through a series of fun and informative exercises learn to sketch 

what you see, not what you think you see, through observations 

and analysis of line, shape and value . A variety of media will 

be explored and applied to a range of subject matter . Attention 

will be given to basic perspective and simple composition and 

lighting . There may be some outside sketching, depending upon 

weather and the preference of the group . 

Registration for Fall courses 

will be accepted as of August 7, 2012.

Your 

instrUctors 

Beth Abbott has studied a wide variety of Fibre Arts for at least 30 

years, taking dozens of courses and workshops, and developing 

her own work . She is a graduate of the Fibre Arts Certificate 

program from St . Lawrence College, Kingston . Beth also earned a 

Master Spinner Certificate from Georgian College, Owen Sound, 

in 1990 and has delivered workshops in Canada and the US . 

She has won many awards for her work and is the author of 

Icelandic Fleece – A Fibre for All Reasons (2001) . Beth taught 

high school and adults for 33 years, retiring to a second career in 

teaching and writing about fibre arts in 1998 . She brings a long 

love of fibre arts, fabrics and fibres to her courses . 

John Anderson is a veteran studio and on-location painter . His 

excitement about the language and the process of painting 

is infectious . When he is not managing Curry’s Art Store in 

Barrie he is painting or teaching . John’s first major influence 

was the work of Andrew Wyeth; later it was the Group of Seven 

and Tom Thomson . His interest in the work of North American 

impressionists such as Aldro Hibbard was followed by interest 

in contemporary plein air painters like Matt Smith, David Curtis, 

Trevor Chamberlain, Kevin MacPherson and Richard Schmid . 

John’s work is a blend of many of these painters’, along with his 

own interpretation of light and colour . His work is powerful and 

filled with the mood of the moment . Light is fleeting – its impact 

leaves a profound impression – learning to see that and capture 

it in paint is John’s passion . John is represented by Ethyl Curry 

Gallery in Haliburton, Mad & Noisy Gallery, Creemore, Ontario, 

Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Gallery in Collingwood 

and Riverside Gallery, London, UK . www .johndavidanderson .ca 

Judith Jaimet Bainbridge is a multi-media artist, retired from 

Heraldic Art and Calligraphy commissions for the Federal 

Government and the Governor General . These commissions 

include painting, calligraphy and gilding for the Merchant Navy 

Book of Remembrance, and for the Grant of Arms and flag for 

Nunavut . She specializes in mediaeval scripts on calfskin, gilding 

and traditional decoration in gouache . She now enjoys modern 

lettering on three-dimensional objects such as art books, sculpture, 

mobiles and furniture . Judith is a founding member of the 

Calligraphy Society of Ottawa, and has been teaching calligraphy, 

gilding, and related arts across Canada since 1981 . 

Michael Bainbridge worked for ten years as a Cameraman and 

Director of Photography in film and TV before switching full-time 

to still photography . Since then, his work has been sold privately, 

exhibited publicly, and featured internationally . He now specializes 

in art and specimen photography for museums and private 

collectors . Michael is a frequent guest speaker at major conferences 

in his field, teaches photography and digital manipulation 

regularly, and does Photoshop work and pre-press processing for 

other photographers . www .theoccurrence .ca 

Elisha Barlow holds a Visual Arts Honours Degree from the 

University of Western Ontario and is a graduate of the Fibre 

Arts certificate program at Fleming College’s Haliburton School 

of The Arts . Her primary focus is in the areas of drawing, 

silk-screen printing and felting . Much of her work addresses 

landscapes and animal imagery with a quirky, rustic twist . Even 

within the “fringe” area of fibre arts, Elisha’s unique process 

of silk-screening involving painterly techniques and pigment 

manipulations enters into an area even more obscure and gives 

her work a raw, antique feel . 

Verity Barrett has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has over 

20 years working with children, youth and their families as a 

parent therapist, CAS worker and a child therapist in a children’s 

mental health clinic . Verity, who specializes in trauma, has used 

sandtray-worldplay extensively for the past 14 years in her work 

with children, youth, and their families . 

Lisa Barry is a graduate of Sheridan College’s Ceramics Program 

and has also achieved a BFA from the Alberta College of Art 

and Design . Her current work focuses on the use of white 

bodied stoneware with bright colourful slip decoration . Lisa has 

a broad range of experience with various pottery techniques 

as well as kiln firing processes . An emerging artist of note, she 

has exhibited nationally and continues to develop herself as an 

artist through workshops and learning opportunities . Lisa brings 

a passion and energy to her teaching that ensures a lively and 

creative atmosphere for her students! 

Wendy E. Bateman teaches weaving, spinning, braiding, creativity, 

textile science, colour and design for textiles . Wendy is a 

graduate “with distinction” from the O .H .S . Spinning Certificate 

program, a Master Spinner, a graduate of Fleming College’s 

Visual and Creative Arts Diploma Program and has been the 

owner of Fibres WEB studio for over 35 years . She has received 

numerous design, originality and judges’ choice awards for her 

work . She travels teaching her craft and sharing her environmental 

ideas . Wendy is a recipient of the Enviro Hero for the Arts 

Award . 

Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre presents 

Push Pull 

Haliburton School of The Arts Faculty Show and Sale 

June 30 - July 29, 2012 

Meet & Mingle Receptions for HSTA students & faculty Tuesdays 4:30 - 6 

Gallery admission by donation, suggested $2 

Tues 10-6:30 Wed - Sat 10 - 5 Sun 12 -4 

Plan to attend Haliburton Art & Craft Festival July 27, 28, 29 

presented annually by Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre 

preview the artists and learn more on our website. 

23 York St, Haliburton Village 705-457-2330 

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Darby Bayly’s extensive art background has given her a solid 

understanding of design and craft, particularly in the areas of 

textiles, printmaking and ceramics . Her artistic education has 

taken her to Vancouver, Bavaria and Haliburton . She loves to 

experiment with new ideas and mediums and dabbles in various 

art forms but always returns to illustrating in one way or another . 

She strives to create beautiful, functional objects to make our 

lives a little brighter . 

Shelley Beach is an Honour Graduate of Ontario College of Art 

& Design and a silver level signature member of the Toronto 

Watercolour Society . Her paintings hang in numerous corporate 

and private collections, including Veridian Corporation 

and the previous Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Hilary M . 

Weston . Represented by the Ethel Curry Gallery, Haliburton, 

Shelley’s work is mainly water-based but ranges from traditional 

watercolour to experimental mixed media and monotype . 

www .theshelleybeach .com 

Sharon Benson completed the Expressive Arts Certificate Program 

at Fleming College, continued her studies at the International 

School for Interdisciplinary Studies (ISIS) Toronto and then 

completed her Masters Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy at 

the European Graduate School in Switzerland . For the past 10 

years, she has utilized the expressive arts to support those in 

recovery from the human experience – including addiction and 

a variety of related psychological “dis-eases” – by employing the 

arts as an informant for its maker . Professional highlights include 

the honour of working with the youth at Pine River Institute, 

Horning’s Mills, ON and the women of Seaside Women’s 

Wellness Centre in Powell River, BC as well as the challenge and 

joy of private practice . www .insight-out .ca 

Annette Blady Van Mil is a graduate of OCAD . For many years, she 

has worked as an architectural and interior designer on many 

projects all over North America, but painting has always been 

her first love . Annette has spent several years developing her 

unique approach to painting using mixed media, found objects 

and stained glass . It is this diverse and open-minded approach 

to media and materials that inspires her mosaics and artwork . 

The popularity of the style she has developed has allowed her to 

pursue art on a full-time basis . www .annetteblady .com 

Jim Blake works as a facilitator, consultant, project manager 

and educator . He was one of the founders of the Arts 

Council~Haliburton Highlands and served as its coordinator 

from 2002 -2008 . Jim is as a consultant for the Haliburton 

County Development Corporation, the curator of the Haliburton 

Sculpture Forest (since 2001) and a part-time faculty member at 

the Haliburton School of The Arts where he teaches courses on 

marketing and business for artists . In 2008-2009 he coordinated 

a major initiative to help artists throughout Eastern Ontario reach 

a larger market for their work . Jim is a professional storyteller 

who, over the past twenty five years, has performed at festivals 

and venues across Canada . He studied visual art at the 

University of Guelph, York University and the New School of Art 

and exhibited his work as a visual artist from 1976 to 1984 . 

Linda Kristin Blix studied printmaking at the University of 

Manitoba’s School of Fine Art, Toronto School of Art and Open 

Studio Printmakers Centre . A passion for figure drawing and 

painting was acknowledged with her honours diploma from 

the Ontario College of Art and Design, Painting and Drawing 

Department . Her strong conviction that art is essential for a 

balanced and fulfilling life has inspired her teaching of adults 

and children in numerous art institutions, galleries and schools 

throughout Ontario . She also taught screen printing at Open 

Studio for five years . Linda’s work combines multiple creative 

techniques in unique ways and has been widely exhibited . 

www .lindakblix .com 

Harriet Boon is a spinner, dyer, sheep farmer, weaver and retailer . 

She earned her Master Spinner certification in 1976 and has 

been instructing in Spinning Certificate programs ever since . 

Since the 1970s, she has been involved with FIBRES – from 

source to finished article – in co-operation with numerous organizations 

in Ontario and the US . She is continuing self-education in 

the fibre-dye field in Canada and abroad . 

Evelyn Bouma is considered an icon in the world of upholstery 

and innovative interior design . She attained her Furniture 

Refinishing & Upholstery Degree from the Rotterdam University 

in Holland and has studied fashion in France, England and North 

America . As an instructor with the Toronto Board of Education 

for over 4 decades, Evelyn taught upholstery techniques, 

sewing at all levels, and developed her own unique signature 

class in lampshade-making . She is a regular contributor to the 

Creative Festival and has been a guest on radio and television . 

www .evelynbouma .com 

Jane Bow’s latest novel, The Oak Island Affair was an American 

Indie Book Award finalist . Her first novel, Dead And Living was 

shortlisted for an Arthur Ellis Award and selected for a university 

course reading list . Her plays and short stories have appeared 

in literary journals in Canada and India and she has also written 

for Chatelaine, the CBC and various daily newspapers . Jane’s 

instruction and style are influenced by many years of practice 

in meditation, self-awareness and creative energy techniques . 

Jane’s new interactive play Bottoms Up! is scheduled for 

production this year . She has taught creative writing and 

creativity courses at the Haliburton School of The Arts, Trent 

University and other venues . www .janebow .com 

Amanda Brittin loves to introduce an artistic element into the 

objects that are part of daily life . Whether it is a floor cloth underfoot, 

a piece of jewellery being worn, or a glass mosaic bowl on 

the dinner table, she brings a sense of humour and whimsy to 

her colourful pieces of functional art . She is currently focused on 

breaking nature down into graphic and abstracted elements in 

her designs . www .artistmarketplace .ca 

Marianne Broome, a full time artist and popular instructor, is known 

for her realistic paintings of flowers, impressionistic landscapes 

and her abstracted work . These have been exhibited in many 

juried exhibitions in which she has received numerous awards . 

Marianne shares a wealth of information with her students and 

offers individual assistance and encouragement at demonstrations 

and discussion while leaving the door open for individual 

creativity . www .naturesedgestudio .ca 

Toni Caldarone re-entered the creative world by starting up her own 

company, Stones By Toni, where she designs unique artwork on 

hand-collected beach stones . Her mixed media, recycled and 

print art are in private collections locally and abroad . Her mission 

statement: To encourage creativity through positive energy . 

www .stonesbytoni .com 

Pam Carnochan is a fibre artist that has married her love of watercolour 

painting with her love of wool . She uses the wool from 

her sheep to create works of landscape art . She has taught in 

Algonquin Park at the Art Centre for several seasons, encouraging 

participants to explore the natural world in another way 

using the intuitive to the guide the process . Pam has instructed 

in the elementary and secondary school systems, the McMichael 

Art Gallery, and provided workshops to many groups within the 

Muskoka Region . 

Gary Chapman is living his dream . Toronto-born, he has always 

been fascinated with our natural environment . Now living and 

painting in the Highlands of Haliburton, he is able to experience 

nature on a daily basis . It is this love of the outdoors that 

he brings to his painting . Always inspired by the changing 

seasons, Gary paints on-location and in his lakeside studio . He 

is always willing to share his personal insight with his students 

in a relaxed teaching style . Gary has been instructing for over 

20 years at various schools and workshops throughout Ontario . 

www .garychapman .ca

Kate Church holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, with 

a Major in Textile Design . She continues a practice of drawing, 

printmaking, ceramics and sculpture in addition to her primary 

work, which she has named Sculptural Puppetry . Using figurative 

expression to portray her imagery, the pieces she builds 

somehow defy conventional interpretation . They are not dolls, 

nor are they formal sculptures . They are embroideries of life . 

www .katechurch .com 

Jacqui Clarkson is a threads and fibre artist and teacher working 

with guilds and needlework shops in the US and Canada . She 

has actively taught over 20 years at cross-stitch festivals, trade 

shows, needlework shops, the Embroiderers Guild of America, 

and the American Needlepoint Guild at its national seminars . 

Jacqui has authored correspondence courses, cyber-workshops, 

and numerous articles for needlework magazines and has 

participated in writing for books dealing with different aspects 

of needlework . Commissions have included ornaments for the 

Christmas Tree in the White House, needlework pieces in support 

of World Aids Day, and private commissions . Jacqui teaches 

various skills levels and encourages her students to explore 

techniques, exchange ideas and always loves to share her love 

of stitchery . 

Denis Cliff, RCA, B .Ed, and post graduate studies at the New 

School of Arts . In over 40 years of professional work, Denis has 

exhibited paintings, drawings, sculpture and installation work in 

28 one-man exhibitions and over 70 group shows in Canada and 

the US. He has taught at York, Toronto, Ryerson, and Emily Carr 

Universities, OCAD, the New School of Art, Arts Sake Inc . and 

the Toronto School of Art, which he also helped to direct . Denis 

recently had a retrospective exhibition of 31 years of his work 

and is currently working on a new form of dimensional landscape 

painting that is interactive . 

Victoria Cowan is a prize-winning graduate of OCAD and Concordia 

University . Her combination of experience in fine art, adult 

education and text editing all prepare her to offer in-depth, 

articulate instruction in painting and printmaking . Active both as 

a jurist and instructor, Victoria continues to show regularly and 

has won awards in painting and printmaking . Her work is found 

in collections in Canada and abroad, and has been chosen for 

covers of publications in Europe and North America . Victoria 

has been teaching at the Haliburton School of The Arts since 

2001, and also gives courses and workshops for a wide variety of 

organizations and art groups . www .victoriacowan .ca 

Valerie Cowle is an experienced glass artist with an extensive 

knowledge of glass . In addition to residential projects, she has 

created numerous church windows and taught hundreds of 

students in the art of stained glass . An inspired designer, she 

effectively translates customers’ wishes into works of art . Recent 

projects include a set of fifteen windows for Northminster United 

Church in Peterborough as well as a restoration of 120 year old 

leaded window in the Peterborough Regional Health Centre . 

Terry Craig is a former Harbourfront glass studio resident and a 

Sheridan College graduate . He has worked with hot glass for 

almost 20 years and in that time has worked for and in many of 

North America’s finest glass studios including Pilchuck in Seattle, 

WA . and The Studio at the Corning Glass Museum in Corning 

NY. Terry was the studio technician at the Mississauga Living 

Arts Centre for four years until he relocated to the Haliburton 

area where he now runs his own glass studio and gallery, Artech 

Studios and (k)nave gallery . Terry also designs glass studio 

equipment, lectures and writes about studio safety and ergonomics 

. He has been an instructor and teaching assistant at the 

Haliburton School of The Arts since 1995 . http://artechstudios .ca 

Art Cunanan, an elected member of the Canadian Society of 

Painters in Watercolour and founding member of the Philippine 

Artists Group, Art Cunanan revels in the varied landscape of 

Ontario . Best known for his effective and sophisticated use of 

light, his watercolours sparkle with freshness and spontaneity . 

Born in the Philippines and educated at the University of Santo 

Tomas in Manila, Art’s pursuit of his passion began as a commer- 

cial artist for a leading newspaper and several advertising companies 

in Manila . In 1984, he was introduced to the Canadian 

scene by Zoltan Szabo, a well-known artist and instructor . Since 

his Canadian introduction, his work has been accepted into 

juried exhibitions, private and corporate collections in Canada, 

the US, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Philippines . He is 

represented by galleries in major cities in Canada and has held 

successful exhibitions for several years . Some of his work was 

also reproduced by Carlton Cards, Bradley Museum and Royal 

Insurance for their brochure . In 1989, Art decided to devote his 

attention to painting full-time and started teaching at workshops 

for various art groups and art schools . A popular art instructor, he 

has been holding workshops across North America and Europe 

for many years . www .artcunanan .com 

Krystyna Czerska, armed with her engineering degree from the 

Warsaw Technical University, immigrated to Canada and became 

immersed in the world of creativity . As a demonstrator at the 

Creative Sewing and Needlework Festival she met Evelyn Bouma 

and an imaginative partnership was born . Krystyna is founder 

and owner of Nostalgia, a company that specialized in custom 

made Victorian style lampshades . 

Jay Dampf’s classes attract both the curious beginner and the 

more experienced artist because he has an ability to create an 

atmosphere of infectious enthusiasm and relaxed, constructive 

learning . At present, he teaches 13 classes weekly in a variety 

of media, techniques and personal pursuits, as well as weekend 

seminars in drawing, painting and drawing for woodcarvers . His 

reputation has recently earned him invitations to judge woodcarving 

shows, as well as the Award of Teaching Excellence from 

the Toronto Board of Education . Jay’s art has won many awards 

in Canada and the US, and virtually all of his works are hanging 

on walls across North America . His artistic interests are as varied 

as his education and experience, which include the prestigious, 

specialized art program at Central Technical School, and George 

Brown College’s Fine & Commercial arts program, followed 

by several years in the advertising and design industry . Jay’s 

interests in wildlife, art and archaeology have sparked extensive 

travels through Africa, South America and Europe . These sources 

of inspiration are reflected in his continuing artistic growth . 

Philip Davis has been fascinated by musical instruments for a long 

time . Early attempts at building an instrument of any kind were 

note-worthily bad . Probably because of this, he took it rather 

formally and studied in Toronto, then London, England, and later 

Frankfurt, Germany to ‘get it right’ . Philip now sees instrument 

making as more of a personal exploration but can cover a wide 

range of techniques and strategies for finding the right personal 

musical goal . As a maker, he is represented by instruments and 

bows across Canada, the US, England, and Germany . He has 

maintained a professional practice of building and restoring since 

1985 and has taught musical instrument construction since 

1980 at OCAD and later at the Haliburton School of The Arts . 

Gary Diggins began his musical career as an opening act for artists 

such as Alice Cooper . Today, he is more dedicated to transformation 

through the expressive arts and travels throughout Africa, 

Europe, and North America bringing social change through 

a process called soundwork as soulwork . He developed this 

experiential approach to deep listening and intentional sounding 

through many years in private practice in Toronto as a counsellor 

and soundwork practitioner . Gary continues to perform in various 

improvisation ensembles, serves kids at risk through Mindfulness 

Without Borders, and offers leadership programs through 

Inspired Future . www .garydiggins .com 

Judith Dingle is a full-time textile artist . Since 1978 her work has 

been exhibited in solo and group shows in Canada, the US, 

Europe, New Zealand, Japan, and Taiwan . She is well known 

for her architecturally scaled quilted wall hangings and textile 

constructions commissioned for residential and corporate 

interiors . Corporate clients include Seiko, Xerox, Rolex, Bristol 

Place Hotel, C-I-L, Extendicare and, a 15’ x 8’ silk donor quilt for 

the Yee Hong Wellness Foundation. Her work is also located in 

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many public collections such as the Textile Museum of Canada 

in Toronto, the Claridge Bronfman Collection in Montreal and the 

National Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, as well as in private 

homes throughout the world . She has won acclaim and awards 

for her work, including Canada Council and Ontario Arts Council 

awards and her flat and constructed quilts have been widely 

published in magazines and books such as The Art Quilt by 

Robert Shaw . Judith is a respected teacher and lecturer who has 

taught extensively for over 25 years and is known for providing a 

supportive atmosphere for development and exploration . 

Helen Donnelly holds an Honours BA Specialist Degree in Drama 

from the University of Toronto and has directed, taught and 

performed in clown in Canada and the US for over 15 years . 

She is a professional circus, theatrical and therapeutic clown . 

Credits include theatre shows, Cirque du Soleil, Circus Orange 

and Zero Gravity Circus . Her work as a professional therapeutic 

clown has benefitted children at Sick Kids and Holland Bloorview 

Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, as well as elders through Dr . Clown 

Toronto . She has been trained extensively in the Pochinko 

technique and also studied Lecoq methods and those of David 

Shiner and Roch Jutras when she worked with Cirque du Soleil . 

She currently trains under Francine Cote in Montreal . Helen has 

been interviewed in clown on CBC radio Here and Now, CTV’s 

Canada AM and CityTV’s Breakfast Television . She is a founding 

member of the Canadian Association of Therapeutic Clowns and 

training coordinator at Holland Bloorview . She is known for her 

bizarre clown personas and her dynamic yet empathetic teaching 

methods . www .HelenDonnelly .com 

Suzi Dwor has a Master’s in Art Ed . and has studied in the US, 

Paris, and Mexico . An accomplished artist and teacher, she 

taught Fibre Design at Buffalo State University and is currently 

working in a program called “Learning Through the Arts” in the 

Niagara public schools . Her students describe her as extremely 

creative, intuitive, knowledgeable, and energetic . Suzi makes 

paper of incredible colour and quality that is used for collage and 

three-dimensional works of art . She trained in paper-making and 

fibre design at Kent State, Ohio; Cleveland Institute of Art, and 

Buffalo State University . Her achievements are many and include 

juried exhibits and workshops at the Albright Knox Gallery, 

Buffalo; Canada Koffler Gallery, Toronto; Rodman Hall, St . 

Catharines, Jordan Art Gallery, Ont .; 100 American Craftsmen, 

NY; as well as across the US and southern Ontario. 

Todd Jeffrey Ellis received an arts diploma from Niagara College in 

1970 . He has since worked extensively in various areas of the 

arts: teaching, directing and set, prop, and furniture designing . 

His love of metalwork took hold when he discovered chasing, 

repoussé, and the moving of metal in 1995 . Since that time he 

has studied at OCAD, George Brown College, the Haliburton 

School of The Arts and through extensive studies with such 

renowned masters as Lois Etherington Betteridge, Brian Clarke, 

Charles Lewton Brain, and Don Stuart . In 2000 Jeffery was 

awarded ‘Best Holloware Award’ in the Metal Arts Guild’s ‘Under 

Glass’ exhibition . In 2003 he participated in a group exhibition at 

Metalurge in Toronto, which showcased his expertise in the decorative 

form. He has taught at Niagara College, York University, 

Toronto Teacher’s College, and the Haliburton School of The Arts, 

and served on the executive of the Metal Arts Guild of Canada 

for seven years . In 2008 he was published in 500 Metal Vessels . 

In 2010 he had an exhibition with Susan Watson Ellis at the 

Ontario Craft Council Gallery and Jeffery and Susan created the 

window display for the Guild Show during the 2010 Film Festival . 

www .silversmith .ca 

Margaret Ferraro divides her time between her two disciplines – 

teaching and painting . For over 10 years she has built a reputation 

in the Ottawa Valley area, as a teacher of figure drawing and 

pastel workshops . Believing that a strong foundation in drawing 

unlocks the keys to self expression, Margaret urges artists of all 

ages to build this skill . She teaches many pastel courses at her 

country home/studio, in an intimate non-judgmental setting . 

Other teaching venues include schools, various art organizations, 

Algonquin College, and Fleming College . Margaret has exhibited 

widely throughout Canada and the US, and has participated in 

the Pastel Society of America Show, National Arts Club, NYC, and 

at Pastel Artists of Canada juried exhibitions in various locations 

throughout Canada . Margaret is a designated master pastellist, 

with Pastel Artists Canada . www .ferraro-art .com 

Elisabeth Feryn is a freelance photographer specializing in 

documentary, portrait and publicity photography . She has 

worked with clients as diverse as Loreena McKennitt, Timothy 

Findley, the Stratford Festival Theatre, the Shaw Festival and 

the Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area (CAFKA) . 

Her professional career also encompasses teaching digital 

photography, from beginners with their new cameras, to 

advanced techniques and digital workflow . She is a faculty 

member at Conestoga College where she teaches Portraiture 

in the Photography Certificate Program . In between teaching 

and commercial assignments Elisabeth pursues her own artistic 

practice . www .eferyn .com 

Judy Feskun is a passionate Canadian jewellery artist . She is the 

primary wire instructor at Robert Hall Originals and her additional 

teaching experience includes the Ancaster Gem, Mineral, Bead 

& Jewellery Show and the Southampton Art School . Judy’s work 

is available in shops and galleries across southern Ontario . 

Rick Fines is one of Canada’s leading blues, roots music and slide 

guitarists and a veteran of the folk and blues circuits in North 

America . His work with Jackson Delta brought two Juno nominations 

and he has three Mapleblues awards and six albums on 

his own . When teaching, his relaxed style and sense of humour 

blend seamlessly with his brilliance as a musician and songwriter 

. www .rickfines .com 

Susan Fisher graduated from Concordia University with an Honours 

BFA and a post graduate diploma in Art Education . She then 

continued her education at Trent University where she achieved 

a Master’s Degree specializing in First Nations Art History . From 

an early passion for printmaking and especially photography, 

she embraced the specialized techniques of encaustic painting, 

an ancient medium rediscovered and currently popular with a 

growing number of artists . She has had numerous solo shows 

in the Peterborough area including a major solo show at the 

Art Gallery of Peterborough . Her work has been juried into a 

prestigious show in Sagamihara, Japan and has also been shown 

in Denver, Co . She is represented by the Soho Myriad Gallery, 

Atlanta; the Ethel Curry Gallery, Haliburton; the Elaine Fleck 

Gallery, Toronto . www .fisherencaustic .com 

Jan Fitch has participated as an exhibitor and judge in shows and 

competitions throughout Canada, the US and Great Britain, 

where her work has achieved much acclaim . Among her awards 

are many Best of Shows, including the Canadian National 

Exhibition in Toronto and the Ward World Championship in 

Maryland . Jan conducts seminars and carving classes in her 

studio and also teaches privately . Her love of birds is expressed 

in her detailed woodcarvings and recently in her cast paper 

sculpture – capturing the behaviour of ducks and birds as seen 

in nature . Jan works and displays her art at her Kingston studio 

where visitors are welcome to view finished work as well as watch 

her create . www .janfitch .com 

Grant Fuller attended four years of college at the Vancouver 

School of Art, and then travelled to Toronto to begin a career in 

commercial art . As an Art Director and later as an Advertising 

Manager for Sears Fashion, he worked with the top photographers 

and artists in New York, Montreal and Chicago. In 1984 he 

took up painting full time and began to teach watercolour . He has 

two books published by North Light Books, Watercolor A to Z, 

and Start Sketching and Drawing Now, as well as two-hour-long 

art instruction DVDs . Grant's paintings have won several jurors 

awards and have been featured in magazines and newspapers 

at local and national levels . He teaches workshops from England 

and Scotland to Hawaii and many Canadian locations from 

Newfoundland to Vancouver Island . www .grantfuller .ca

Kiera Galway, conductor, musicologist and educator, draws from 

a colourful and diverse range of experiences in a synergetic 

approach to choral music making . Currently pursuing a PhD 

in Music Education at the University of Toronto, her primary 

research focus is music’s role in the construction of subjectivities 

and power relations in group singing spaces . In addition to her 

work in choral music, Kiera is active in the Toronto community as 

a private instructor and clinician . 

April Gates is a full time ceramic artist and educator . After colourful 

and long meanderings in travel, work and education, April finally 

answered the call to study ceramics . A lifelong background 

in image making married a concern for function and ritual ~ 

and Blackbird Pottery was born . April’s graphic and illustrative 

work has been nationally exhibited, collected and published . 

Her current obsession is to marvel the endless potential of the 

ceramic surface . As a facilitator, April is passionate about helping 

others to find their voice through artistic explorations . 

Karyn Gingras, when signing up for a night school class in tap 

dancing, was told that the course was full . But, they added, 

the millinery course had lots of space . The rest, as they say, is 

history . Karyn is the owner/designer of Lilliput Hats, a 22-year-old 

traditional millinery . As all the Lilliput hats are crafted on site in 

the studio/atelier, the store has become a curious landmark in 

the city, where visitors can glimpse old-world techniques while 

their hat is made before their eyes . Lilliput hats are carried across 

the country at Holt Renfrew and other fine boutiques in Canada 

and the US . The hats are in the collections of Whoopi Goldberg, 

Celine Dion, and the Governor General of Canada Adrienne 

Clarkson . Karyn’s many theatre, television, and film credits 

include Mama Mia, Music Man, and The Evelyn Dick Story . 

She is the recipient of several awards, including the 1999 City 

of Toronto Accessories Designer of the Year, the One-of-a-Kind 

Show Best Traditional Craft, and the One-of-a-Kind Show Hall of 

Fame . She has taught at the International Academy of Design 

and Ryerson University of Design . www .lilliputhats .com 

Larry Glatt has a Doctorate in Music from Florida State University 

and is a teacher/musician who has been playing guitar and 

performing for over thirty years . More recently Larry has been 

composing, playing jazz guitar and performing as a conductor . 

He has written a musical, choral music, songs and has released 

three CDs . 

Eve Goldberg is a compelling songwriter and interpreter whose 

music spans folk, blues, country, swing, bluegrass, and more . 

Known for her watercolour voice and solid guitar style, she is a 

favourite at festivals and concert series across North America, 

and she has released three albums to widespread acclaim . Eve 

is a much sought-after music teacher and leads workshops 

on guitar, ukulele, singing, and song writing, with an emphasis 

on making music for the joy of it . She believes that everyone 

can make music and in her teaching she strives to create a 

fun, supportive environment for students to learn and grow . 

www .evegoldberg .com 

Diane Gonthier’s formal textile studies started in England in 1984, 

followed by specialised workshops in the US . In 2006, she 

acquired “with distinction” the OHS Fibre Art Certificate in Hand 

Spinning and is now working on the Master Spinner recognition 

. Her vivid creative mind is particularly known to widen in 

scale and structure, the contemporary felt medium . Her work is 

exhibited in Quebec, Canada and Europe and is supported by 

her regional and provincial Art Councils . Teaching regularly from 

her studio, in summer art schools and abroad, her initiatives are 

also contagious through the program Artist at School . 

V. Jane Gordon, MA, pursued a studio major in painting and 

drawing in the Fine Arts department at Concordia . Active in the 

arts community, she has worked as a freelance curator creating 

numerous exhibition projects for galleries . She is represented in 

private and public collections and is the recipient of numerous 

grants and awards . Working in gallery-based installations using 

painting and drawing as well as outdoor installations/interventions 

using landscape elements and ephemeral landscape interventions, 

she has a practice which extends from gallery-based work 

into body movements and digital documentation . Gordon is a 

year-round teacher/mentor who also directs national and international 

multi-disciplinary workshops using her “inquiry method” . 

Catherine Graham is the author of four acclaimed poetry collections: 

The Watch (Abbey Press) and the poetry trilogy Pupa, 

The Red Element and Winterkill (Insomniac Press) . She holds 

a Master’s degree in creative writing from Lancaster University 

(England) and teaches creative writing at the University of 

Toronto School of Continuing Studies where she was nominated 

for an Excellence in Teaching Award . Her work has appeared in 

journals and anthologies in North America, the United Kingdom, 

and Ireland . Her next collection will be published fall, 2013 with 

Wolsak & Wynn . www .catherinegraham .com 

Jon Gray is a professional shoemaker . He began his career in 1994 

at an orthopaedic shoemaker’s workshop . This provided the 

opportunity to work with craftsmen from Eastern Europe, Central 

America, and the Middle East . In 2001 Jon moved to Nova Scotia 

to work in a theatrical shoe shop, producing footwear for plays, 

operas and films across North America . 2010 marked the beginning 

of Jon Gray Bespoke, Jon’s own shop where he produces 

finely crafted handmade shoes for men and women using 

traditional techniques in classic and contemporary fashions . 

www .jongraybespoke .com 

Kerry Griffin has been performing and teaching improv for over 15 

years . He is an alumnus of Toronto’s famed Second City, having 

written and performed in two award winning shows there as well 

as directing their critically acclaimed revue ‘Dreams Really Do 

Come True . . .and Other Lies’ in 2011 . He is a multiple Canadian 

Comedy Award winner as both an individual and with troupes 

Slap Happy and Monkey Toast and has performed and taught 

across Canada as well as in the US and Europe . He is currently a 

faculty member at the Second City Training Centre and performs 

frequently in the Toronto area . 

Holly Groome BSc ., B .Ed, a native Muskokan and high school 

classroom teacher for the past 12 years, eagerly shares her 

own life experiences with her students . Her natural curiosity 

and desire to learn are inspirational and her enthusiasm is 

contagious, leading to the most positive of experiences for her 

students . She has taught students from age 4 to 95 all across 

Canada and internationally, in a variety of subjects . As an artist 

and outdoor enthusiast, Holly’s interests include playing music, 

knitting, yoga, magic and photography . 

Gunnel Hag studied textile design in Sweden and England . Her 

studio, Trees Textile Designers and Printers, produces fabrics for 

film and theatre productions . She taught in the Textile Studio at 

Sheridan College for 12 years, and has been a visiting lecturer at 

the National Institute of Design in Ahmadabad, India . Her fabrics 

have been represented at International Design exhibitions and 

she has received many grants and awards for her work . Gunnel 

has published two books: Creating Texture and Creating Texture: 

Soft Texture . www .colourvie .com 

Edward Hagedorn, MA, DTATI, OATR, worked as a visual artist and 

teacher before training at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and 

completing his Master’s Degree in Expressive Therapy at Lesley 

University in Cambridge, Massachusetts . Ed is a Registered Art 

Therapist with the Ontario Art Therapy Association . For the past 

18 years Ed has been supplying expressive arts therapeutic 

services through his private practice Artreach . Additionally, 

he maintains on-going clinical involvement with the Treatment 

Foster Care of Cobourg, private child treatment programs, and 

various Children’s Aid Societies . Since 2004 Ed has been training 

in Dyadic-Developmental Psychotherapy (attachment therapy) 

and has endeavoured to merge this new treatment approach with 

expressive arts therapy . Although time is limited, Ed continues to 

produce visual art in his home studio . 

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Gili Haimovich is an Expressive Arts Therapist, educator and writer 

with a background in visual arts and over a decade of experience 

. She is a graduate of the arts school Camera Obscura and 

the Program for Intermodal Expressive Arts Therapy, ISIS Israel . 

As an internationally published writer, translator and editor, Gili 

specializes in writing-focused expressive arts . She works with 

groups and individuals in private practice and agencies such 

as: Sheena's Place – Centre for Eating Disorders, ISIS Canada 

– Integrated Arts Therapy Training, CAMH – Centre for Mental 

Health and Addiction, Baycrest – Centre for Seniors, and Geneva 

Centre for people with autism . Gili produces and participates in 

intermodal poetry performances in addition to publishing her 

poetry . www .poetryon .com 

Glenna Harris, having learned to knit as a child, became a true 

‘knitter’ while studying for her PhD . It was a great form of 

stress relief and distraction . She finished the PhD and kept on 

knitting anyway . She has since become a knitting teacher and 

designer, producing knitting patterns for self-publication and 

for independent yarn dyers for over four years . She has a yarn 

stash with a life of its own, is never without a project no matter 

where she is and in fact, once cut a steek while riding a bus . 

She believes in challenging yourself and knitting without fear . 

Her patterns have been featured in Canadian Living Magazine, 

Knitty, Magknits, Twist Collective, Knitcircus and online through 

Ravelry and Patternfish . She has designed for Tanis Fiber 

Arts, Indigodragonfly Yarns, The Sweet Sheep, and others. 

http://crazyknittinglady .wordpress .com 

Robert Held aspired to be an artist from an early age . After winning 

the “Ebell Award” for promising students he studied painting at 

Whittier College . He then made the Dean’s List at San Fernando 

State College, where he studied ceramics and received a 

Bachelor of Education in Fine Arts . While pursuing a Master’s 

Degree in Fine Arts at the University of Southern California 

Robert was awarded the graduate assistantship . At this time he 

won the Glen Lukins award for new work in ceramics . Upon 

graduating, Robert was offered the position of Head of Ceramics 

at the new Sheridan College – School of Design in Ontario, 

Canada . In 1968, after a visit to the Penland School of Crafts 

he discovered his new love – glass blowing . Inspired in a new 

direction, he returned to Sheridan and launched Canada’s first 

college-level hot glass program in 1969 . This program allowed 

many North American artists to become skilled in the medium 

and established Robert Held as the pioneer of art glass in 

Canada . www .robertheld .com 

Wayne Hill, a lifelong woodcarver and musician, has carved over 

350 totem poles and masks . He has been the recipient of many 

carving awards, along with Jimi McKee, including First Prize 

– 1998 Isle Morada Art Show, Florida and Second Prize – The 

Best in North America, 1999 Key West Old Island Days, and 

Lifetime Achievement Award, 1996 from Andy Mitchell, MP, 

Gravenhurst . He has recently completed a collection of totem 

poles and a massive arch for the “Bass Pro Shop” in the Vaughn 

Mills Mall, and a totem pole for the city of Orillia featured in 

the Orillia Opera House . His newly published book, Carve Your 

Own Totem Pole, has just been released . He has also served 

on the board of directors for the Muskoka Arts Guild M .A .C . 

www .totempolecarving .webs .com 

Kal Honey an award-winning graduate of OCAD, trained as a 

graphic designer . After 20 years in design, he now primarily 

teaches and practices fine art . Kal’s work in mixed media 

explores the alchemical magic that can be created by combining 

rough-and-ready materials like corrugated cardboard, staples, 

plywood and found objects with a highly refined aesthetic . 

As an instructor, he likes to create an environment that is at 

once supportive and adventurous: for it is only from a place 

of safety that you can feel free to take the necessary risks to 

extend your limits . In addition to Fleming College, Kal teaches 

at Koffler Centre of the Arts, Neilson Park Creative Centre 

and Station Gallery in Whitby . He also teaches workshops for 

various community art groups around the Greater Toronto Area . 

www .flickr .com/photos/kalhoney/sets 

Bethany Houghton is a music teacher with over 15 years experience 

. She has completed an apprenticeship in Luthierie with 

fellow Haliburton School of The Arts instructor, Philip Davis, and 

plays five stringed instruments (cello, violin, viola, mandolin and 

banjo) . Her forte is the cello, since she has been playing it since 

the age of four . She studied with Zdeneck Konicek of the Prague 

String Quartet and played with the Mississauga Symphony 

Orchestra . Bethany has released a CD with “Cass Marie and 

the Blackfeather Band”, and also plays other tracks on locally 

produced CD’s . www .stringstudioworkshop .ca 

Lia Howe has been a full-time glass artist for over 20 years and 

currently works from her studio, Lia’s Glass Dreams . Traditional 

stained glass, fused or kiln-formed glass, torch work and glassblowing 

are all techniques that she uses in her work . Lia is also a 

member of the Haliburton County Studio Tour . 

Heidi Hudspith achieved her BFA from McMaster University . She 

became enthralled with fibre arts while later studying at the 

Alberta College of Art and achieving Fleming College’s Fibre Arts 

Certificate . The tactile and sculptural nature of felt has been a 

constant source of inspiration ever since . More recently, Heidi 

completed a three year apprenticeship as a chocolatier with 

Joanne Mogridge of Cocoa West Chocolates . She continues to 

enjoy working in both the fibre and culinary arts . 

Fred Hummel works in various painting and printmaking media, 

but for more than twenty years made stone sculpture his form 

of expression . As an educator he administered an arts centre, 

working with children and adults of all ages . He has successfully 

participated in shows as well as national and international 

symposia . His experience as an athlete and as an international 

coach is reflected in his emphasis of expressive and fluid movement 

in his work . His work is in corporate and private collections 

throughout the world . www .fredhummel .com 

Phil Irish holds a MFA from York University, and a BA in Fine Art 

and English Literature from the University of Guelph . He has 

exhibited extensively across Canada and the U S, including the 

National Gallery of Canada, the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery 

and the Lonsdale Gallery in Toronto . Phil developed new projects 

at residencies in Newfoundland, Quebec, the City of Kitchener, 

and with Oakville galleries . He has been teaching painting since 

1999 . www .philirish .com 

Louise Jackson, a spinner and dyer for 25 years, earned her Master 

Spinner/Dyer Certificate from Georgian College in Owen Sound 

in 1996 . She had a sheep farm for 23 years and taught fleece 

preparation and spinning basics to Grades 4 to 7 elementary 

school students . She also demonstrated at fall fairs and historical 

society events and offered presentations to knitting guilds . Louise 

has also been the Dyeing Technician in the Haliburton OHS 

Spinning Certificate programs . 

Ralph Johnston has been weaving since his teens, and has his 

Honours Associateship in Textile Design from the Scottish College 

of Textiles . He teaches a wide variety of weaving at his studio, 

with occasional workshops elsewhere . His current weaving 

interests are ceintures fléchées (traditional voyageur sashes) and 

loom maintenance . 

Michele Karch Ackerman, a graduate of OCAD, has taught at 

various institutions including the Royal Ontario Museum, Inner 

City Angels, Loyalist College and Trent University, where her 

teaching is widely recognized for its innovative and motivational 

style . She is a nationally known contemporary artist recognized 

for her provocative and touching installations . With influences 

drawn from history, literature and experience, her works have 

inspired viewers with their challenging subject matter and 

aesthetics . Her newest exhibition Foundling is on a five-gallery

Ontario tour including such galleries as the Canadian Clay and 

Glass Museum, Grimsby Public Arts Gallery and the Art Gallery 

of Peterborough among others . In 2012, the Tom Thomson 

Memorial Gallery will feature a Retrospective of Michele’s work 

entitled The Domestic Arts of Love in conjunction with their 50th 

anniversary . 

Dianne Karg Baron has been obsessed with creating wire jewellery 

for over 15 years . Her work has been exhibited nationally and 

internationally, and has been extensively published, including a 

presence in 500 Earnings by Lark Books . Her infectious 

passion for wire working has made her a sought-after instructor, 

teaching workshops in Canada, the US and Europe . She is a 

member of the Metal Arts Guild of Canada (past president) 

and the Society of North American Goldsmiths . Dianne studied 

jewellery techniques at George Brown College and graduated 

from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Interior 

Design) . www .diannekargbaron .com 

Shannon Kennedy graduated in 1998 from the Ontario College 

of Art and Design and furthered her jewellery making skills by 

attending George Brown’s Jewellery Arts Program . She is a 

Certified PMC Instructor, trained by one of the all time greats, Tim 

McCreight . Shannon enjoys teaching from her studio as well as 

at Mohawk College, Ottawa School of Arts and the Ontario Crafts 

Council . Recognized for her unique artwork, she was finalist of 

the International Saul Bell Award 2010 (Gold/Platinum category) 

and has been selected as a finalist again in 2012, awarded an 

Honourable Mention for Jewellery in 2009 at the Toronto Outdoor 

Art Exhibition and she won Best in Show in a national competition 

for Quotation, at Zilberschmuck Gallery, in 2006 . She has 

had successful exhibitions in galleries such as Zilberschmuck, 

Harbinger Gallery, Rotunda Gallery, Ottawa School of Art Gallery 

and Harbourfront Centre . www .cynosure-jewelry .com 

Valerie Kent, B .Ed, BFA, MFA, OCT, is an experienced artist and 

instructor . She studied at Ecole des Beaux Arts, Concordia 

University, University of Iowa, St . Francis Xavier University, 

York University, University of Toronto, and Ontario Institute of 

Education . Valerie paints in watercolours, acrylics, oils and mixed 

media . She presents workshops widely to art societies, colleges 

and leads art river cruises in France and land trips to Italy . She is 

represented by Gallery Artplus in Belleville, ON and is a member 

of IAOCA International Association of Contemporary Artists 

(Japan) . She writes art articles and enjoys doing art demonstrations 

on television . www .valeriekent .com 

Charlie Kert is a children’s rock composer, musician, and arts 

educator . He has written and released three albums of children’s 

music: ROCK garden (2008), Playhouse Earth (2004), 

and Little Fingers Music (2001), as well as a Progressive Folk 

Rock EP Breathe (1997) . Supported by the Toronto and Ontario 

Arts Councils, he has performed all over Ontario since 2001 . 

www .littlefingersmusic .com 

Frances Key has studied scenic painting, prop making, mask 

making and the creation of faux food for the theatre at the Cobalt 

Studio in White Lake, N.Y and at Stratford Ontario. She shares 

her skills teaching set design and scenic painting in professional 

theatre, community theatre and in the Toronto District School 

Board . With 27 years of art education experience, Frances has 

had the opportunity to work with students from kindergarten to 

adults, in a variety of subject matters . 

Kim Lee Kho is an award-winning visual artist working in numerous 

media, including: painting, drawing, photo-based mixed media 

and sculpture . In 2011 Kim participated in the Emerging Artists 

Mentor Project at the Burlington Art Centre, culminating in a 

group exhibition in February/March 2012 . At the same time 

she will be presenting two solo exhibitions in the Vancouver BC 

area . An articulate and sensitive instructor, Kim likes to create 

a classroom environment that supports artistic adventure and 

exploration beyond a student's customary range, while encouraging 

individual creative development . She teaches classes and 

workshops in the Toronto area including Neilson Park Creative 

Centre . www .flickr .com/photos/kimleekho/sets 

Jenny Kirkpatrick is a professional photographer and has been 

offering seminars and workshops on creative photography since 

2000 . Upon obtaining a solid grasp of the photographic tools 

and rules, she discovered the joy of breaking them, and has 

continued on this path ever since . Her work reflects that creative 

freedom, ranging from dramatic realism to total abstraction . 

Jenny’s images have been showcased in numerous publications 

including Photo Life and Canadian Geographic, and her images 

hang internationally . She teaches with commitment and enthusiasm, 

encouraging others to broaden their artistic boundaries . 

Her love of, and concern for the environment, both globally and 

locally, is apparent in her work . www .jennykirkpatrickphoto .com 

Andrew Kuntz is a renowned Canadian glass artist whose work 

has been widely praised for its classical grace, contemporary 

simplicity, and vibrancy of colour . In addition to winning a 

number of significant awards, his pieces have been extensively 

exhibited around the globe, including at: the Canadian Embassy 

in Washington, D .C .; Pilkington, Sheffield, and Oxford Museums 

in England; the Galerie Art et Creation in Lyon, France; Tai 

Pei Fine Art Museum; the Hong Kong Museum of Art; and 

the Museum of Contemporary Craft in New York. Andrew’s 

privately owned work is represented in numerous domestic and 

international collections, including gifts to the Premier of China 

and Prime Minister of Ireland from the Canadian government, 

installed work at the Palace of Prince Faisal bin al Saud in 

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the US Ambassador to Canada . 

Andrew trained in blown and sculptural glass at Sheridan College 

School of Design from 1977 to 1980 . Since that time, he has 

been a resident artist at Harbourfront Glass Studio in Toronto, 

he has taught at Alberta College of Art and Sheridan College, 

and he has participated in numerous workshops and exhibitions 

throughout the world . He is the founding member of the Glen 

Williams Glass Cooperative in Glen Williams . 

Wendy Ladurantaye is a general fine arts graduate of Sheridan 

College and has been working in glass since 1981 . Having 

studied under fine craftsmen Jim Schnick and Clark Guettel, 

she has been equally inspired by mentor Mary Intven Wallace as 

well as by her many successful students . Through the years of 

teaching, Wendy has developed strong problem-solving and positive, 

supportive teaching skills . While her commissioned glass 

can be found in cottages and homes locally, throughout Ontario, 

in the US, Australia, England and Germany, her favourites have 

been church windows installed in West Guilford and in St . 

Margaret’s Church in Wilberforce, Ont . Wendy has received two 

writing awards, has been published in Liaisons and Liaisons II, 

and enjoys teaching journalling and memory keeping . 

Martha Larsen has taught technology at the elementary school level 

for 12 years . She has enjoyed instructing many Movie Maker 

projects to 7 to 13 year olds . Her style is to teach the basics and 

encourage her students to provide the imagination and inspiration 

. This methodology has resulted in her receiving an Award 

for Outstanding Staff Leadership and Student Motivation . Martha 

also produces movies personally and for community projects . 

Julia Lee has been knitting since she was a child and spinning 

for close to 20 years . She is a graduate of the 1994-2000 OHS 

Spinning Certificate course offered at the Haliburton School of 

The Arts . She has also co-coordinated and has been a course 

assistant for the 2002-2008 OHS Spinning Certificate Program 

here . To develop her wearable textiles, Julia interprets a visual 

image, or sometimes a sentiment, to create a garment that will 

bring pleasure to the wearer and the viewer . Colour, texture, and 

functionality are primary motivations when creating the yarns 

and fabric . Julia likes her pieces to be noticed, while still being 

practical and durable . When not spinning and knitting, Julia is a 

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John Leeder received an Honours Degree in Wildlife Biology from 

the University of Guelph . He worked as a Bird of Prey Trainer 

and a provincial Wildlife Biologist for several years . In 1996, John 

turned his 16 year hobby of bird carving into a full-time career 

and to date he has won over 20 Best of Show titles . In 2006, he 

qualified for the Master’s class by placing 2nd Best in the World 

Miniature Division at the Ward World Championships . A two-time 

Canadian National Champion (2003, 2006), John gladly accepts 

assignments to judge at major shows throughout North America . 

His sculptures were juried into the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art 

Museum in Wisconsin, as part of the 1999 and 2003 Birds in 

Art Exhibit . In addition to exhibitions, his wildlife sculptures are 

displayed in several art galleries in Canada and the US, and 

each year at the Easton Waterfowl Festival . With over 25 years of 

experience, he is able to share this knowledge as an instructor 

at the Haliburton School of The Arts, college art programs and 

various private studios . 

John Leonard is a Toronto-based painter . He is a graduate of 

Fleming College, OCAD and a member of the Royal Canadian 

Academy . John has taught at many of Ontario’s universities 

and art schools including OCAD, University of Toronto, York 

University and others . He has been in more than 350 exhibitions, 

most recently at public galleries throughout Canada as well as 

internationally in Spain, France, Portugal, Holland, Brazil and the 

U .S . His work is held in over 40 public galleries and corporate 

collections including the National Gallery, the Ontario Arts 

Council, the Ministry of Culture and Recreation, the Art Gallery 

of Algoma, the Art Gallery of Sarnia, the Art Gallery of Lindsay, 

the Station Gallery (Whitby), CBS Records – New York and the 

Canada Development Corp . 

Bruce Lepper came to carving wildfowl in 1986, after a career as 

an advertising art director and graphic designer . Since he began 

competing in 1987, he has won numerous ribbons including 

many Best of Shows in Canada and in the U .S . In 2003 he 

placed second in World Decorative Miniature Wildfowl, and 

Best in Masters Decorative Life-size Wildfowl at the Ward World 

Championship in Ocean City, Md . In April 2010 he won the John 

Scheeler Memorial Award which is the highest award in wild fowl 

carving, referred to as Best in World . He is a respected judge 

and teacher of bird carving in Canada and the U .S . Bruce was a 

member of the former Millbrook Gallery, and his work is in many 

collections in Canada and the U .S . He shows his work annually 

at the prestigious Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland, US . 

Michael Letki has been making jewellery for over 40 years . After 

graduating from art school England, he came to Canada where 

he and partner Paula Letki operated the jewellery studio Letki 

Designs for over 20 years . Michael has taught at Sheridan and 

Mohawk Colleges and was involved in the training of many 

apprentices through his own studio, many of whom went on 

to be successful artists/jewellers . He has been teaching at the 

Haliburton School of The Arts for 25 summers . Michael has 

received several awards for his work, notably from the Ontario 

Arts Council and the International Gold Corporation . He has 

also held the position of studio advisor for Sheridan College and 

Harbourfront Craft Studios . Currently, he is pursuing his own arts 

interests in image making and jewellery making . 

Lila Lewis Irving has an MFA in Theatrical Design from the 

University of Iowa and an MFA in Fine Art from the University of 

Wisconsin . She has exhibited widely in both public and private 

galleries . Lila is an elected member of the OSA and the CSPWC . 

Teaching throughout Ontario and Quebec has become an important 

part of her work . www .lilalewisirving .com 

Maggie Longworth has been the owner/operator of Wicker Works 

for over 30 years . Her company specializes in the restoration 

and sale of antique wicker as well as the production of twig 

furniture . Maggie has been working with willow for over 20 years 

and her designs won first-prize awards at the Guild of Fine Arts 

summer sale for three consecutive years . She travels extensively 

throughout Ontario, teaching a variety of twig furniture courses 

and workshops . Maggie is also proficient in all types of basketry 

and chair seating . www .wickerworks .on .ca 

Sandi Luck’s formal education includes a Diploma of Fine Arts, 

BA (Psychology), Textile Surface Design, Interior Design and 

Sustainable Building Design certificates . She worked for many 

years in architectural and graphic design and, more recently, is a 

founding member of The Art Hive Maple Lake Artisans Collective . 

Sandi is currently working with textile collages and wearables 

that incorporate multiple layers of vibrant colour and hand 

embellishment, while also exploring the wonderful world of felt . 

www .sandiluck .com 

Ramune Luminaire trained in sculpture and ceramics and now 

focuses on drawing, writing and sculpture as her primary media . 

She has shown her work in public galleries and museums in 

Ontario, Quebec, England and Norway . Before becoming a fine 

artist Ramune worked in publishing as a writer, editor and art 

director of photography, as well as a television scriptwriter and 

producer . She facilitates courses and workshops on creative 

process and all aspects of drawing, and works with groups and 

individuals . www .ramuneluminaire .com 

Mara Lusis, a fibre artist with a passion for working in many 

mediums with many types of fibre, has been spinning for over 20 

years and knitting and crocheting for many more . More recently, 

she has developed an interest in weaving, needle felting and 

dyeing, especially using nature’s dyes . Mara holds a Fibre Arts 

Certificate from St . Lawrence College and has earned a Spinning 

Certificate from the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners Spinning 

Certificate Program . She is the Central Region representative 

for the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners and a member of 

The Fibre Artists Collective , Great Pine Ridge Spinners and 

Weavers, Northumberland Hooks and Needles Guild, the Latvian 

Handicrafts Association, Northumberland Arts Council, Ontario 

Crafts Council . Mara has won a number of awards for her fibre 

work . www .fibreartistscollective .com 

Erin Lynch studied journalism at Ryerson Polytechnic University in 

Toronto and went on to pursue a passion for jewellery through 

courses at George Brown College and the Haliburton School of 

The Arts . An experienced facilitator, Erin has taught jewellery and 

fine craft classes to adults and children in community galleries, 

schools, colleges and studios throughout Ontario . Found objects 

and natural material remain a constant source of inspiration 

for her work . Erin divides her time as a freelance writer and a 

jewellery artisan for her resident studio Bella’s Bazaar at The Art 

Hive . She is also a founding member of The Art Hive, Haliburton 

County’s artist-run gallery and store . www .thearthive .com 

Robert MacDonald, SBStJ CD FSA Scot, first expressed his desire 

to work with fabric when at age 4 he clamoured to his Granny to 

learn to sew, and he has continued sewing by hand ever since . 

By age 14 he was seeking an apprenticeship as a kilt maker 

and he achieved that aim two years later when he enlisted in 

the Seaforth Highlanders . He rose to the position of Regimental 

Master Kiltmaker to two of Canada’s 16 Kilted Regiments . After 

26 years of service, Robert retired from the Army as a Captain 

but he continues to work for the Highland Regiments as he 

trains a new generation of kilt makers and tailors . He is now 

not only one of the Commonwealth’s most highly-regarded kilt 

makers and authorities on Highland Dress, he has also won 

great acclaim for his abilities as an instructor . Robert has been 

appointed Senior Curator of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada 

Museum and Archives . www .westcoastkilts .com

Susan MacDonald has achieved international recognition as a multi 

discipline artist . Her unique creations are now available in some 

of Toronto’s most exclusive fashion houses and she is a featured 

artist at the Ontario Crafts Council’s Guild Shop in Yorkville 

www .suemacdesigns .com 

Sheila Mahut’s career and accomplishments span over 25 years, 

during which time she has exhibited internationally, taught at 

Sheridan College’s glass department and successfully developed 

many series of blown and sculptural glass . Sheila has taught 

numerous courses in both kiln-formed and blown glass in the 

Haliburton School of The Arts Glassblowing Certificate and 

summer school as well as the Corning Studio at the Corning 

Museum of Glass . She has won awards and tuition scholarships 

from universities and colleges as well as professional grants and 

Awards of Merit in exhibitions . Sheila’s work is in a number of 

private and public collections in Canada and abroad and images 

of her work have been published in magazines, catalogues and 

books . 

Matthew Mancini attended the Ontario College of Art and Design 

from 2001 to 2003 but left to pursue a more classical realist 

approach that led him to delve into a six year study of the 

techniques used in the 19th Century ateliers of Paris, France . In 

addition to perfecting them in his own work, Matthew regularly 

teaches the principles and methods of classical realism in 

drawing and oil painting . www .matthewmanciniart .com 

Paul Marshall has an honours Bachelor of Fine Arts with a painting 

focus from York University and specialized in Outdoor and 

Experiential Education while earning his Bachelor of Education . 

In his previous role as an interpreter with Ontario Parks, he 

has introduced people of all ages to the natural environment in 

interesting and engaging ways . The inspiration for this summer’s 

Kids’ Outdoor Art Adventures for kids course came from his 2011 

residency at Pukaskwa National Park where he made a new 

artist’s book every day and filled it while hiking in the park . When 

not teaching Paul continues to paint and show his work . 

Judith Mason, a practicing artist, teacher and art educator, holds 

an BA in Cultural Studies, a BA in Education and is currently 

completing an MA in Art Theory . Additionally she has studied 

textiles, ceramics, drawing and printmaking, sculpture, photography, 

and has been involved in curatorial practice . In conjunction 

with her academic work she has spent many years teaching 

art to adults and children . 

Jennifer Mayrl has been working in the field of cake decorating for 

almost 15 years . In 2004 she and a business partner opened 

Cakes by Design in Barrie, Ontario and it has become a local 

sensation . They have even garnered international attention 

through features in the Toronto Star and other mainstream 

media . Jennifer enjoys sharing her love of cake artistry through 

the cakes themselves as well as through instructing others . 

Kim McBrien is owner of Indigodragonfly and produces hand 

dyed yarn and spinning fibre known for deep, multifaceted 

colours and humourous names . She loves yarn, fibre and 

colour and teaching others how to bend all of these to their 

will using a number of techniques borrowed from knitting, 

weaving, basketry, embroidery, surface design and quilting . 

www .indigodragonfly .wordpress .com www .indigodragonfly .ca 

Linda McGillivray moved from downtown Toronto 27 years ago and 

decided to take a stained glass course at Sir Sandford Fleming 

College . Twenty years ago she opened Crazy Horse Stained 

Glass . With her relaxed approach and great colour sense, 

combined with her husband’s design and construction support, 

they now have commissions all over the world . Linda also 

teaches courses at her studio just south of Kinmount and has 

participated in the Victoria County Studio Tour since 1990 . 

Marg McIntyre’s paintings are exhibited all over the world and are 

based upon her experiences in the Caribbean and her life in 

Ontario . She is certified by the Ontario College of Teachers and 

is affectionately known as ‘Mrs . Mac’ by thousands of children 

and fellow teachers that she has taught to draw and paint in the 

schools of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board . 

Her popular, simple step-by-step instruction style is easy to follow 

and has enabled her students to produce beautiful pieces of 

artwork in a short period of time . Marg works in all media but her 

passion is watercolour and pencil . Gordon MacKenzie, Marilyn 

Coulter and the late Jack Reid have been very influential in the 

development of her personal style . www .margmcintyre .com 

Maureen McKay studied concert harp with Judy Loman and was 

harpist with the North York Symphony. She is a faculty member 

at the Royal Conservatory of Music, where she has taught harp 

full-time since 1980 . Since 1993 she has been a harp examiner 

for the RCM and was senior contributor for the 2009 (current) 

Syllabus, which establishes grade level requirements for harp 

students throughout Canada . Maureen developed the Celtic harp 

program at the Gaelic College in Cape Breton where she taught 

for many years . She applies her M .Sc . (Human Physiology, U . of 

T .) to bring the added dimension of ergonomic awareness to harp 

playing, incorporating injury prevention with skill development . 

Maureen enjoys working with students of all ages and levels of 

harp playing . www .clarsach .ca 

Margot Miller is an Honours Graduate of OCAD (College Medal 

Winner) and the Ecotourism Management Program, Fleming 

College . She is a recipient of a Design Canada Award and 

has exhibited at numerous galleries and shows, including 

the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Film Board of Canada 

and the Ontario Crafts Council . As a lecturer and instructor in 

the arts and the business of art, she has taught at Sheridan 

College of Crafts and Design, St . Lawrence College, Queen’s 

University and Fleming College . For more than 20 years she 

has offered workshops from her own studio and shop, as well 

as designing and printing clothing, yardage, floor cloths and 

furniture . Her work has sold in shows and stores in Canada 

and the US . She has travelled extensively in the Far East, 

documenting traditional textiles techniques and has worked 

as a designer for a British and Canadian company in India . 

www .margotmiller-summerhouse .com 

Sue Miller’s work has evolved from representational landscapes to 

more expressive scenes capturing the essence of the Canadian 

landscape . Her inspiration comes mainly from the Atlantic coast 

lines and expansive landscapes around the Georgian Triangle, 

but are not held to specific places or scenes . They are her 

intuitive response to a collective imprint of water/landscape, often 

with metaphoric themes . Sue’s objective is to create connection 

between artist, subject and audience . www .sueamiller .com 

Ross Monk paintings portray the essence of Canada . An earlier 

career in advertising and further studies with many internationally 

known landscape artists have enabled him to perfect his 

artistic skills . His oil and watercolour paintings express his love 

of nature in a style that has been described as impressionistic 

realism . Ross’ work can be found in private and corporate collections 

in Canada and abroad . He has paintings in the Permanent 

Collection of Her Majesty The Queen and in the private collection 

of HRH The Prince of Wales . Ross is an elected member and 

past director of The Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour 

and a signature member of the Toronto Watercolour Society . He 

is represented by two galleries in Toronto . www .rossmonk .com 

Andrea Mossop, a graduate of Fine Art from The University of 

Western Ontario and advanced studio work in drawing and 

painting from the Ontario College of Art in 1974, is noted for 

her creativity and knowledge in teaching and lecturing . With 

particular expertise in painting and applied colour theory, life 

drawing, and art history, Andrea teaches for the Haliburton 

School of The Arts, St . Lawrence College Brockville, the Ottawa 

School of Art and privately throughout Eastern Ontario and 

Toronto . www .andreamossop .com 

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Jennifer Mykolyshyn is an award-winning graduate of the 

Haliburton School of The Arts, with a focus on drawing and 

painting . As well as her visual art studies at Emily Carr University 

in Vancouver and environmental technological studies at Fleming 

College in Lindsay, her education also extends through her years 

of travel and diverse work experience . Jennifer has six years 

experience cooking in various restaurants as well as remote 

camps in Northern Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia in 

conditions where creativity and food go hand in hand . She has 

worked with children as an assistant teacher for summer art 

courses in Haliburton and as a volunteer for Big Brothers and Big 

Sisters of Lindsay . She continues to explore ways of expressing 

herself creatively and enjoys sharing and playing with others . 

Midori Nagai has been in the film industry for the past 20 years 

in the costume department . She has worked on films such as 

“Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle”, has distressed and 

broken down costumes for George Romero’s “Land of the Dead” 

and has worked with period pieces such as “The Crossing”, 

about George Washington . For the past five years she has discovered 

a new found love for the creation of video and has produced 

various projects such as short documentaries, promotional videos 

and animation . An honours graduate from the Ontario College of 

Art, she also continues to explore fibre arts . 

Joanna Nash is a career painter, with an MA in Art Education 

(The Praxis of Teaching Drawing, McGill University, Mtl . 

1996) . She teaches in the Faculty of Engineering at McGill 

and is a regular instructor at the Haliburton School of The 

Arts . In 2008 she contributed a chapter in Ironic to Iconic: 

Tanya Mars performance artist . She gives drawing workshops 

in Toronto and at Harvard Medical School (The Sensitized 

Eye: where art, medicine and anatomy interact) . Presently, 

Joanna paints and teaches small groups in her studio . 

www .mcgill .ca/architecture/faculty/nash 

Sylvia Naylor was educated in England where she later became 

a teacher specializing in textile crafts . She then studied City & 

Guilds of London Embroidery and Textiles . She was awarded 

a silver medal for the highest marks in the country in her year . 

Sylvia has taught workshops in Canada, the US and England . 

She has won numerous awards and has been featured in several 

publications . Recently she had articles in Quilting Arts [USA] 

and her work was featured in Inspiration published by Bernina, 

Switzerland . Her work has been shown in several publications to 

be published in the US in the last few years . Sylvia has exhibited 

her artwork extensively in galleries in England, Canada and the 

US and her work is in private collections in many countries . 

www .sylvianaylor .com 

Nancy Newman is an experienced artist and teacher who supports 

students with individual feedback and encouragement . An 

award-winning watercolourist, she has led a variety of workshops 

and courses for artists, educators and art societies and 

has participated in many juried, group and solo shows . She 

teaches art classes for the Town of Aurora, as well as Additional 

Qualification Courses for Nipissing University . In addition to being 

a member of COAA, ECOAA, (associate) CSPWC, and GBACA, 

Nancy is the President of the Toronto Watercolour Society 

and the Chairperson for the Society of York Region Artists. 

www .nancynewmanart .com 

Charles O’Neil (2008 Artist of Distinction-Haliburton Highlands 

Arts Council) is a full-time artist with a wide range of interests 

and a long affiliation with the Haliburton School of The Arts . 

With a background in drawing and painting, in the late 1990’s 

he became interested in sculpting . Working primarily in metal 

wire, his work is now featured in galleries across the country as 

well as internationally . Charles has earned a certificate in Artist 

Blacksmithing and a Diploma in Visual and Creative Arts from 

Fleming College’s Haliburton School of The Arts . As a faculty 

member since 1997, he teaches several adult courses in wire 

sculpture, drawing, and painting . Charles’ work can be found 

in both private and corporate collections and includes work 

recently purchased by the federal government of Canada as gifts 

for international leaders . Public works can be viewed at Pearson 

International Airport’s Terminal #3, The Design Firm of Southfield 

Michigan, the Stuart Wietzman Collection of New, York and the 

Haliburton Sculpture Forest . www .charlesoneil .com 

Dorit Osher is a dancer, educator and psychotherapist . She had a 

career as a professional contemporary dancer with Free Flight 

(S .A), Batsheva (Israel), Ballet Rambert (U .K) and then worked 

as a dancer and created works in Europe and Canada . She has 

a Master’s in Theory and Criticism, with a focus on trauma and 

the body, and also has her Master’s of Clinical Social Work . She 

is currently completing her registration as a dance/movement 

therapist . Dorit continues to study and integrate dance/movement, 

mindfulness, Jungian and somatic oriented psychology in 

her work as a psychotherapist where she specializes in addictions 

and eating disorders . www .doritosher .com 

Russ Parker has had a lifelong interest in woodworking that spans 

a variety of disciplines . In addition to teaching paddle making, 

he has made 2 kayaks, a rowing shell, carved Pacific Northwest 

Coast totem poles and masks, made traditional archery equipment 

including longbows, recurve bows, arrows and quivers, and 

built a house full of oak furniture in the mission style . Russ is also 

an amateur luthier and has made more than twenty guitars . 

Shannon Partridge graduated OCAD and completed her MFA at the 

University of Waterloo . During her graduate studies she participated 

in an internship with painter Michael Borremans in Gent, 

Belgium and travelled Europe researching various zoo exhibits for 

her thesis . Her paintings have been exhibited in numerous solo 

and group shows throughout Canada, including: W .K .P . Kennedy 

Gallery, North Bay; Skew Gallery, Calgary; Petro Gallery, Toronto; 

and Art Mur Gallery, Montreal . In the past two years she has 

attended artists’ residencies at the Vermont Studio Center and 

Ox-Bow in the US . www .shannonpartridge .com 

Rose Pearson earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from York 

University, majoring in painting and drawing . She went on to 

receive her Education Degree and has over 15 years of experience 

teaching art in both the public school system in Alberta 

and Ontario and privately from her studio in Haliburton County . 

In addition to creating bodies of work for public gallery exhibitions, 

she is a member of the Haliburton County Studio Tour 

and is represented by the Ethel Curry Gallery in Haliburton . 

www .rosepearson .com 

Barbara Joy Peel has a busy pottery studio/gallery and has 

taught for the Haliburton Highlands Guild of Fine Arts and 

Sir Sandford Fleming College for many years . She has won 

numerous awards for her work, including the Ontario Crafts 

Council Design Award at the Haliburton Highlands Guild of Fine 

Arts Summer Exhibition, many awards through the Guild of Fine 

Arts, and at the Sydney Easter Festival, Australia . Barb’s skill 

and dedication have introduced and challenged many students, 

children and adults alike, in a variety of pottery techniques . 

www .barbarajoypeel .com 

Bryce Petersen began his art education in Haliburton, achieving 

certificates in Glassblowing and Artist Blacksmithing . He then 

pursued his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Art History at 

Concordia University and now holds his Bachelor of Education as 

a secondary visual arts/history teacher . Being an interdisciplinary 

artist, Bryce has enjoyed teaching the arts in various capacities . 

Rene Petitjean is a blacksmith, iron sculptor and potter . He has 

supplied his works to galleries and stores for over 30 years as 

well as doing many corporate commissions . Currently he works 

with architects, landscape architects and interior designers, 

producing forged architectural elements for clients in Canada 

and the US . www .renepetitjean .com

Kate Pocock is an award-winning travel writer and photographer 

with 18 years experience of writing travel stories . She is the 

author of Fodor’s Around Toronto with Kids, wrote 14 chapters 

in National Geographic’s Family Adventure Vacations, and has 

written for publications such as MoneySense, Reader’s Digest, 

The Globe & Mail, and AOL Canada . As a magazine editor, she’s 

helped to launch six national magazines, including Chatelaine 

Travels! and Travel & More for Air Miles . She has won many 

awards for her writing and photography including a National 

Magazine Award and a 2011 photo award from the Society of 

American Travel Writers (SATW) . www .familytravelink .com 

Paul Portelli, a professional sculptor, manipulates the natural 

beauty and versatility of terra cotta clay with colour and glazes 

to create his popular Greenman, whimsical animals, Venetian 

Carnival Figures, a full range of functional pieces and figurative 

work . Many of Paul's works have been exhibited in public and 

private galleries and are held in private collections in Canada, 

the US, Europe, and Africa (Ghana: President John Agyekum 

Kufuor and King Safrotwe Kakradae IV) . He is the author of 

articles in many Canadian publications, such as Crafts Plus, 

Style and Men's Wear Canada, and has also made regular guest 

appearances on television shows Cityline, Craftscape and Savoir 

Faire . After graduating in Fashion Arts from Seneca College he 

continued his studies in visual arts at the Ontario College of Art 

and Sir Sandford Fleming College (Haliburton School of Fine 

Arts) . Paul has been an instructor in visual arts and business 

departments at Sir Sandford Fleming College, Durham College, 

Seneca College and Ryerson University . www .paulportelli .com 

John Proctor teaches workshops on a variety of drums including 

Djembe, Taiko, Ashiko and Frame drums, as well as percussion 

instruments crafted from Hard Shelled Gourds . Making 

musical instruments from recycled materials is a current passion . 

He also facilitates drumming and soundscapes for those who 

respond to the call and the dance of the drum beat . John is a 

certified Roots of Rhythm teacher and he provides an innovative 

cross-curricular program that offers training to both teachers and 

students in fundamental rhythms, both ancient and modern . 

www .earthtonesstudio .ca 

Rod Prouse, a graduate of OCAD, exhibits mainly in painting 

and printmaking and recently photo-based and video art . His 

professional career has given him 30 solo exhibitions and as 

many group exhibitions across Canada, the US, England, and 

Germany . Solo exhibitions have included such institutions as 

the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the MacLaren Art 

Centre . Over the years he has received numerous teaching 

and project grants, as well as awards of recognition for photography 

and design . Rod has sat as a juror for exhibitions and for 

Ontario Arts Council grants, and has been an artist-in-residence 

at Open Studio, Georgian College and Claude Watson School 

of the Arts . For more than 30 years Rod has been active in 

many school boards, creating and teaching art projects in 

video, performance, sculpture, murals, outdoor art education, 

painting and printmaking . He has instructed at Central Technical 

College, Pickering College, Centennial College, Fleming College, 

the Haliburton School of The Arts, and has presented workshops 

for school boards, professional organizations and arts 

groups . www .rodprouse .com 

John Pryce has studied art and worked in the art field in Montreal, 

Chicago and Toronto . During a successful career as an architectural 

illustrator, his work was used in projects around the world . 

His seemingly loose yet eloquent technique is the result of years 

of experience in the disciplines of drawing, colour and composition 

. “The purest and most rewarding form of painting, in my 

opinion, is “en plein air” as it challenges all of the skills and 

discipline of the artist.” www .prycestudios .com 

Linda Lee Purvis is a multi-media artist, writer, teacher, and 

self-actualization coach . She has designed work for television, 

magazines, and art galleries (including the Art Gallery of Ontario), 

and has work in private collections around the globe . Her 

passions are deeply rooted in the natural world, and she infuses 

elements of nature in much of her work – which in addition to 

art, extends to the use of herbs and essential oils . She creates 

unique methods of bringing the power of nature to those that 

experience ‘nature-deficit’ living, and facilitates programs to 

assist individuals in defining and aligning their personal goals 

with authenticity, through art . 

Elaine Quehl is an award-winning artist who specializes in colourful 

and intricately stitched art quilts . Her nature-themed works are 

recognizable for their depth and contrast, exuberant colour and 

abundant texture . Elaine’s quilts have been juried into numerous 

national and international exhibits and have been widely 

published . In great demand as a teacher, she is recognized for 

her expertise in free-motion machine quilting, fabric dyeing, and 

many innovative techniques for creating original quilts . Also a 

skilled dyer, Elaine has been selling her hand-dyed fabrics across 

North America for many years . She is a Professional Member of 

Studio Art Quilt Associates . www .equarelle .ca 

Stephanie Rayner is an artist, printmaker, international lecturer, 

art educator and captivating storyteller . Her art works, shown 

widely and collected by major art museums, deal with themes 

and issues relating to spirituality and science . In May of 2009 

Stephanie was in China at the invitation of the Luxun Academy 

of Fine Arts, China’s foremost art school, to teach the professors 

and select post doctoral students watercolour printmaking 

and a special course on universal meaning in the arts . She was 

also invited to give lectures on her art work in several universities 

throughout mainland China . In November 2009 the Maine 

College of Art (Portland, Maine) did a special month long gallery 

show ‘First Impressions’ of Stephanie and her students’ watercolour 

monoprint works . www .stephanierayner .com 

Tammy Rea has spent the last 20 years in the computer world – 

and then the last 10 of those working with digital video . She runs 

the Haliburton 48 Create Video competition for ages 7 to 70 . 

Tammy has taught video creation at all school levels and also 

produces corporate and creative videos . 

Ruth Read received her BFA (sculpture major) from Queen’s 

University . She has since exhibited in both group and solo 

shows at The Station Gallery, Whitby; the Robert McLaughlin 

Gallery, Oshawa; the Visual Arts Centre, Clarington; The Latcham 

Gallery, Stouffeville; MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie; as well as other 

galleries in Ontario and Newfoundland . She has continued to 

study drawing and painting extensively and shares her expertise 

with students in a variety of venues . http://ruthread .com 

Bill Reddick created Canada’s Official State Dinnerware . The 

“Maple Leaf Service” was enjoyed by President Obama on his 

state visit to Canada in 2009 and later by the Emperor and 

Empress of Japan . Bill’s ‘Plate with National Imagery, featuring 

Canada Geese in flight, represented Canada at the 2009 

Cheongju International Craft Biennale in South Korea and in 

Vancouver at the ‘Cultural Olympiad’ during the 2010 Winter 

Olympics . Place settings at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo 

depict another of his elegant and original designs . Bill has been 

a full time professional potter for 30 years . He currently evolves 

work in hi-fired porcelain, but has prior experience as a production 

potter working with stoneware, throwing 12,000 lbs of clay 

annually for 15 years . www .billreddick .com 

Chari-Lynn Reithmeier received her honours diploma from Georgian 

College School of Design and Visual Arts and began her artistic 

career as a painter exhibiting her work in local galleries . She has 

lectured and taught about the history and techniques of crazy 

quilting throughout southern Ontario . As part of her daily art 

routine Chari-Lynn finds relaxation and inspiration in Zentangle ® 

and is a certified Zentangle® teacher, CZT . www .charilynn .com 

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Rebecca Reynolds achieved her BFA from Concordia University 

and her teaching degree from Nipissing University in addition 

to earning her Expressive Arts certificate at Fleming College . 

Rebecca’s paintings, drawings and installation works currently 

focus on colour, texture and layering, and are inspired by the 

spontaneity and playfulness of children’s gestures . Her creative, 

engaging and dynamic teaching style has been honed through 

more than 15 years of experience instructing children of all ages 

in such settings as camps, theatres, museums, libraries, cruise 

ships and classrooms . Rebecca also led the Glenhyrst Art Gallery 

children’s programming for two very rewarding summers as 

Camp Director . 

Karen Richens has been a fibre and textile enthusiast for over 

twenty years, having spent a year of travel searching out textiles 

and their making in Indonesia, India, Nepal and Africa . She has 

been a passionate spinner and has raised Shetland sheep for 14 

years and enjoys the self-sufficiency of growing her own fibre and 

food . Karen is a graduate of the OHS, Spinning Certificate course 

and a spinning member of the ‘Toronto Spiders’, international 

winners of the ‘International Back to Back Wool Challenge’ . She 

has taught a variety of textile-related workshops, especially those 

pertaining to wool spinning, felting and Shetlands . 

Peter Riedel is an artist and professional photographer . His rock 

balancing work is at once impermanent and permanent, in 

that it alters the organization of the natural landscape and is 

captured by his photography . His transient sculptures contradict 

the permanence of traditional art; yet his photographs strive to 

record what shall eventually vanish . Peter’s rock balancing work 

has been featured by a number of newspapers including The 

National Post, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, Toronto 

Sun and Stonexus Magazine . He has also been featured on CBC, 

CTV, CP24, Breakfast TV and W Network’s ‘Divine Design’, and 

most recently, Bravo Network’s Arts & Minds . Peter also demonstrated 

his rock balancing art at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto 

in September 2007 in support of the Toronto International Film 

Festival gala premiere of the Canadian film, “The Journals of 

Knud Rasmussen” . www .rockbalancing .ca 

Laurie Rockman has always been expressive with dance and art . 

This led her to attend the Fine Arts program at York University 

where she studied both art forms . After graduating with honours, 

she continued her work and studies in New York City. Laurie 

started her own greeting card company called “Mug Shots” 

where she uses her unique and whimsical characters to express 

her sense of humour . Her gently irreverent cards are sold in 

over a hundred eclectic gift stores in Canada . She participates 

in art shows including the By Hand-Artisan Show and the One 

of a Kind Show in Toronto . Interest in her work has led to many 

commissions from corporate cards to advertisements, logos 

and promotional items . As a freelance teacher she has taught 

many age groups, from beginning students to advanced artists . 

www .mugshotscards .com 

Steve Rose is a graduate of OCAD with a major in Drawing and 

Painting . He has exhibited his work extensively and has a 

diverse background as an artist/educator . Steve has taught 

fine arts at the Neilson Park Creative Centre, the Kofler Centre, 

the Haliburton School of The Arts, and OCAD . His work is 

collected in private and corporate international collections . 

www .steverose .ca 

Andy Rush teaches band, choral music and guitar at Ernestown 

Secondary School and is an adjunct instructor at the Faculty 

of Education, Queen’s University . He is also the founder and 

artistic director of the 110 voice Open Voices Community Choir in 

Kingston, Ontario . Before pursuing formal music and education 

study at Queen’s, Andy was an artisan goldsmith . Andy has a 

gift for finding uplifting and fun songs and arranging them for his 

workshops . www .open-voices .org 

John Sabourin studied Fine Art at the Victoria College of Art, 

Victoria, British Columbia . After numerous group exhibitions in 

places such as Sydney, Australia (2002), Arizona (1998), and 

New Mexico (1995), John was honoured to represent the N .W .T . 

in Burning Cold, a juried art exhibition of ten Canadian artists, at 

the Yukon Arts Centre, which travelled to venues around Canada. 

John is represented by Birchwood Gallery in Yellowknife, NWT; 

Bearclaw Gallery in Edmonton, Alberta, The Guild shop in 

Toronto, Ontario Canadian Guild of Crafts, Montreal, Quebec, and 

Arctic Artistry in New York, New York. 

Leanne Schachow is a graduate from York University with a 

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre / Visual Arts) and a Bachelor of 

Education . She has been teaching dramatic and visual arts in the 

secondary program for over 10 years and is an annual presenter 

at school board conferences and community events promoting 

the importance of a dramatic experience through education . 

Working at several theatre companies over the last nine years as 

a director, stage manager, and costume designer, she has participated 

in over 50 theatrical events . Leanne is currently working as 

a director for several musical performances as well as performing 

regularly with her improvisation comedy troupe . 

Marta Scythes is a medical illustrator, fine artist and educator . 

Her work has been published by Harrowsmith Magazine, 

University of Toronto Medical Society and Harper Collins (New 

York). McClelland and Stewart featured her illustrations in their 

best-selling UP NORTH nature series as well as in The Canadian 

Encyclopedia . Marta holds a Master’s of Science in Biomedical 

Communications from the University of Toronto and has created 

scientific animations for the Hospital for Sick Children and 

Queen’s University . She currently teaches at Fleming and St . 

Lawrence Colleges, Queen’s University and The PEI School of 

Art . www .bmc .med .utoronto .ca/~marta 

Jill Segal is an award-winning professional artist, enthusiastic, 

popular art teacher and certified Kripalu Yoga teacher. She 

conducts demonstrations, classes and workshops for numerous 

art associations and educational institutions in Canada as well 

as internationally . Jill has co-facilitated many workshops on 

spirituality and creativity and enjoys taking groups of artists on 

inspiring travel/painting trips to Peru and other countries . Jill is 

represented by galleries around Ontario and in the Caribbean 

and participates regularly in juried shows . She is an elected 

member of the Society of Canadian Artists and a signature 

member of the Toronto Watercolour Association . Her acrylic and 

mixed media paintings are loose and expressive, characterized 

by bold vibrant colours, energetic calligraphy and a strong sense 

of design . www .jillsegal .com 

Jane Selbie has explored the richness of fabric in many forms, 

coming to the most satisfying fruition with her original technique 

of fabric layering . Strong observational skills and an inquisitive 

sense of design and colour allow her to translate scenes in varied 

and beautiful ways . Jane’s works are award winning, featured 

in local galleries and collected by individuals and corporations 

globally . Over the past decade, following this expression, she 

has been invited to participate in nine solo shows, two twoperson 

shows and numerous group shows throughout Ontario . 

www .jselbie .com 

Michael Sheba has a B .Sc . in Chemistry from McMaster University 

and studied ceramics in Holland . Originally working in stoneware 

and porcelain, he has for over 25 years been recognized for his 

innovative contemporary approach to Raku as well as development 

of clay bodies and glazes . His work has been exhibited 

in Canada, the US and Europe . He was a board member and 

committee chair for the OCC, and vice-president and exhibitions 

chair for Fusion . Winner of various awards and honours, 

he has been an instructor at Metchosin, the New Brunswick 

Craft School, Canadore College, St . Lawrence College, University 

of Toronto Faculty of Education, throughout Ontario as well as 

the US, Mexico and Turkey . He was also artist-in-residence 

at Millsaps College, Mississippi and Vitra Studio, Istanbul . His

work is found in the Indusmin, Saks Fifth Avenue and Charles 

Bronfman corporate collections, Burlington Art Centre, and the 

Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery . Michael’s work is published 

in Raku: A Practical Approach, Hand-Formed Ceramics, The 

Ceramic Design Book, Ceramics: Mastering the Craft, Making 

Marks . Mastering Raku, and 500 Raku . 

Brad Sherwood began working with glass as a student at OCAD . 

Upon graduating in 1994 with a diploma in sculpture, he 

received an artist residency in the Glass Studio at Harbourfront 

Centre . He continues to develop his unique tools and methods 

for glass forming . Brad worked for several years as a scientific/ 

industrial glassblower and has incorporated that knowledge into 

his art . He teaches Flameworking, Introduction to Hot Glass 

and Three Dimensional Design at Sheridan College . Also, Brad 

continues his love for fencing and archery while coaching for the 

City of Guelph, and The Ontario Centre for Classical Sport . 

Brian Smith was accepted into the Ontario College of Art with 

advanced standing and full scholarship . After graduating in 

1969, he worked as a graphic designer, including founding 

his own brand development company, LOGOSBRANDS, in 

1979 . Over the next 27 years, he and his company won over 

90 national and international design awards . Throughout this 

time, Brian has also been a practicing fine artist, specializing in 

classical drawing and painting from the figure . His works range 

through a variety of media and styles, and are represented in 

collections across Canada and the US . He has exhibited in 

numerous gallery exhibitions, juried and invitational shows, and 

recently won the top prize at the Etobicoke Annual Juried Show 

and the Colour and Form Society Annual Juried Exhibition . 

In 2006, the Drawing Society of Canada elected Brian as an 

Honorary Drawing Master acknowledging his lifelong dedication 

to drawing as a primary art form . Brian has taught life drawing 

and portraiture for over twenty years and has instructed at the 

Ontario College of Art and Design, the Koffler Centre for the Arts, 

Nielson Park Creative Centre, Visual Arts Mississauga, Haliburton 

School of The Arts and StudioQ . www .drawn2life .com 

Stewart Smith studied physics and music before settling down in 

1974 to a career that began as a woodcarver . By 1980 he had 

won Best Sculpture Award at the Toronto Outdoor Art Show, and 

had taught at JSANO in Kirkland Lake and at Lambton College . 

Since 1980, Stewart has supplied custom sculptural services 

to bronze plaque makers and art foundries across Canada and 

the US . He has created a number of bronze works for the City of 

New York, and, in 2005, a life sized portrait of the show-jumping 

horse Big Ben and his rider, Ian Millar . www .stewartpatterns .com 

Maurice Snelgrove’s love of the outdoors and his concern for the 

environment are manifested in his watercolour landscapes . 

He worked for 15 years as an Artist/Designer/Art Director prior 

to starting a teaching career in 1970 . Maurice is an elected 

member and director of the Canadian Society of Painters in 

Watercolour . An extensive exhibition record includes group 

as well as solo shows . Maurice’s commissioned portraits and 

watercolours hang in public and private collections throughout 

Canada, France, Scotland, Mexico, Italy, Australia and the US . 

www .mauricesnelgrove .com 

Margot Snow is a Canadian artist with works exhibited in both 

private and corporate collections across North America, Australia 

and parts of Europe . Educated at the Montreal Museum of Fine 

Arts and the University of Guelph in Fine Arts, she has concentrated 

on watercolour painting since 1979 and has been teaching 

it since 1988 . She brings life to common objects with her intense 

use of colour . Margot is a member of the Group of Ten, a group 

of talented Muskoka Artists . Her work is featured in the 2011 

Muskoka Arts and Crafts Guide . www .margotsnow .com 

Marion Spanjerdt received her art training at the Royal College 

of Art and Design in s’Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, prior 

to coming to Canada . A textile artist known for her colourful 

textile collages, she has travelled extensively conducting 

workshops across Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand . 

Her work has been exhibited internationally as well as in local 

group shows . In addition to privately commissioned textiles, 

she has produced large works for public buildings in North 

America and the Netherlands, and is the recipient of various 

rewards and grants from The Ontario Crafts Council and 

The Canada Council of The Arts . Marion has taught summer 

courses at the Haliburton School of the Arts since 1981, and 

was also an instructor for the Fibre Arts Certificate Program . 

She is a member of Connections Fibre Artists, a group of 

artists working in a variety of textile media and who exhibit 

together three times a year . www .connectionsfibreartists .com 

www .connectionsfibreartists .blogspot .com 

Donna Sproule has been hooked on East Coast style primitive rug 

hooking since 1999 when the craft’s free style and economy 

of re-using orphaned wool cloth spoke to a need to escape 

the convention and cost of mainstream art forms . She now 

helps others find joy in this relaxing and rhythmic pastime . Her 

work hangs at the Riverguild Gallery in Perth, Ontario and has 

travelled across Canada in private collections, museums, and 

competitions . 

Ted Staunton has been entertaining readers of all ages with funny, 

perceptive stories of childhood, teen, and family life since 

his 1983 debut with Puddleman, one of Canada’s favourite 

picture books . His many books include the Morgan series, 

Simon’s Surprise, and Hope Springs a Leak, (short listed for 

both the Silver Birch and Hackmatack awards) . Acting Up, a 

comic novel about teens, will be published this spring . Trained 

as a teacher, Ted presents and performs across Canada . He 

teaches Writing for Children at George Brown College, and 

frequently visits schools to work with kids on stories and writing . 

www .tedstauntonbooks .com 

Jessica Steinhäuser, whether creating intricate tile motifs for 

European masonry ovens, making functional pottery, or shaping 

architectural and figurative images onto a canvas, has undertaken 

a wide range of projects in her 27 year career as an artist . 

She has attended both the State School for Art and Design in 

Nuremburg, Germany, and the State School for Ceramics in 

Landshut, Germany, receiving her graduate Journeyman Potter 

designation . Jessica came to Canada in 1988 and established 

her studio and store, Stonehouse Pottery, where she continues 

to work as a potter . Jessica is a master on the wheel and her 

involvement in the arts community and measured eye for design 

has earned her nominations for the YMCA-YWCA Women 

of Distinction award in Arts and Culture for 2007 and 2008 . 

http://stonehousepottery .com 

Rob Stimpson is an internationally published, award-winning 

photographer best known for capturing the wilds of the Canadian 

outdoors . His first success came from selling images to Canada’s 

prestigious National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and from 

there his passion for travel, art and photography has taken him 

to many places . His 25-year career has taken him to the Arctic 

and Antarctic, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and Central America, 

where he has focused on rare sights of the natural world and 

photojournalistic elements of indigenous people . He is co-author 

of An Artist’s and Photographer’s Guide to Wild Ontario (Boston 

Mills Press .) and his work has also graced Canadian Geographic, 

Explore, Chatelaine, Cathay Pacific and Japan Air in-flight 

magazines, Globe & Mail and Toronto Star . His latest book 

– Antarctica -The Last Wilderness will be available in 2012 . 

Corporate clients include Swift Canoe, Ontario Tourism and 

Ontario Parks . www .robstimpson .com 

Monika Stramaglia has been machine knitting for over 30 years . 

Ten years ago, when she began hand-knitting, she started to 

combine hand and machine knitting, as well as crocheting . 

Machine knitting allows her to knit trendy garments and 

accessories in a very timely manner . Monika is captivated by 

machine knitting, and thoroughly enjoys sharing her passion 

through classes at the Creative Festival in Toronto, Knitter’s 

Jamboree, through private lessons, and through her own 

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pattern designs, available on Ravelry .com . Currently she is 

also teaching knitting and crocheting to adults and children 

for the Town of Richmond Hill, and local yarn stores . Monika 

is especially proud at having been recently acknowledged in A 

Needle Pulling Thread as a “creative teacher extraordinaire” . 

http://monikastramaglia .blogspot .com www .ravelry .com 

Don Taylor has been a bookbinder and book artist since 

1980 . He has an MA from the University of Windsor and 

studied bookbinding both at Sheridan College and privately 

with Beatrice Stock and Betsy Palmer Eldridge . Don’s fine 

bindings are in numerous public and private collections in 

Canada, the US, Japan and the UK . He has been teaching 

for the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists’ Guild since 

1984 and at the Haliburton School of The Arts since 1988 . 

www .dontaylorbookbinder .com 

Cindy Thompson Butineau is one of Canada’s premiere combination 

fiddle player/stepdancers . She has been a guest fiddler on 

national television and radio, worked with Symphony Orchestras, 

released three independent albums and has performed across 

North America achieving her lifelong goal of preserving traditional 

Canadian fiddle music . She is a dedicated fiddle teacher with 

over 25 years teaching experience and possesses a knowledgeable 

history of fiddle music that stems back to her roots . 

Cindy’s teaching is full of spontaneity, enthusiasm, fun and 

musical excellence . She believes that the art of playing music is 

achievable for anyone and respects the skill level and individual 

needs of each student, finding the best approach to achieve their 

personal goals . www .cindythompson .ca 

Sophia Tink’s individualistic, imaginative, and identifiable art pieces 

are hand sketched, sculpted, finely detailed and finished to the 

highest metalsmithing standards . Since 1982 she has been 

a professional artist and instructor of one-of-a-kind offerings . 

She is formally trained with the Sogetsu Ikebana School in the 

Japanese Art of Floral Design and a graduate from the Jewellery 

Arts program at Haliburton School of The Arts, Fleming College . 

Sophia has been recognized for her art work throughout the 

world, including the 2011 North American Design Competition, 

2011 Silver Accessories Magazine Japan, 2010 Art Clay World 

USA Artist of the Month, 2009 Art Clay Silver TV Documentaries, 

2008 North American Design Competition, 2008 Silver 

Accessories Magazine Japan, and 2007 MCWC Exhibition USA . 

Her work can be found internationally . www .sophiaart .com 

Mike Turner has been Scottish country dancing for over 25 years . 

He has been teaching and leading The Haliburton Highlands 

Scottish Country Dancers for the past 21 years . Mike has 

performed in many venues around the province including in 

Orillia, Toronto, Markham and Gravenhurst, as well as for many 

local functions . Some of the many dances he has devised have 

been published by The Gaelic College in a book he co-wrote with 

Duncan Keppie . 

Al Van Mil studied fine art at the University of Guelph and OCAD . 

Graduating in 1972, he was heavily involved in the Canadian art 

scene during the seventies . In 1980, he founded a commercial 

art company, which grew to be named one of the top three architectural 

model companies in the world by New York magazine in 

1986 . Selling his subsequent architectural companies in 1989, 

he again began to pursue painting full-time . His colourful eclectic 

style continues to evolve as he explores the many possibilities of 

painting and drawing . Landscape, still life, figurative and abstract 

elements combine traditional and contemporary imagery . He has 

exhibited in the National Gallery and The Art Gallery of Ontario, 

as well as in many privately owned galleries . He has also painted 

on stage with members of the Canadian Opera Company and the 

National Ballet of Canada among others . A variety of agents and 

prestigious galleries represent Al’s work in Ontario, Quebec, New 

York, and in London, England. www.alvanmil.com 

Maggie Vanderweit has been sewing since childhood and quilting 

for over 30 years . She operates her textile art business from her 

studio in Fergus . Her work is in private collections around the 

world, in public buildings in Ontario, and has been exhibited 

in galleries and museums across Canada . It includes original 

wall-hangings created with her own painted fabrics, silk fusion, 

felt, hand embroidery, beading and densely machine quilted 

surfaces . Maggie presents lectures and classes for guilds, 

schools, art colleges, shops, the CQA, including One of a Kind 

and national needlework shows . She sells her original textile art 

at major exhibitions and from her studio . Maggie is a member of 

Connections . www .stonethreads .ca 

Suzie Vinnick is the owner of a gorgeous, powerful voice and 

performs with a sweet mixture of engaging candidness and 

unparalleled musicianship . Suzie won the 2011 Canadian Folk 

Music Award for Contemporary Singer of the Year and Female 

Vocalist and Songwriter at the 2011 Canadian Maple Blues 

Awards . She is a two-time Juno nominee and has previously 

won 6 Canadian Maple Blues Awards . Suzie has also twice won 

1st place in the Blues Category of the International Songwriting 

Competition . 

Brenda Wainman Goulet is a graduate of the Ontario College of 

Art and Design and has been sculpting for over 25 years . Her 

early years were spent in Algonquin Provincial Park and much 

of her sculpture reflects those roots . She has been acclaimed 

for her bronze on stone landscapes as well as whimsical figures . 

Recently she has received international attention for her life 

size statue of Dr . Norman Bethune and twice life size bust of 

nurse Rene Caisse (Essiac founder) . Public art commissions 

include the first life-size statue of the famous Canadian painter, 

Tom Thomson (Huntsville), a bust of Tom Thomson (Owen 

Sound), a statue of Ontario’s first Lieutenant Governor’s wife, 

Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe (Bradford), and Aurora (Bracebridge) . 

www .brendawainmangoulet .ca 

Susan Watson Ellis followed graduation from the University of 

Toronto with an apprenticeship to a German Goldsmith . In 1981 

she opened Paradigm Designs, creating handcrafted jewellery 

which sold across Canada . Her work won recognition in 2000 as 

part of the Ontario Craft Council’s “Looking Forward Exhibition” 

representing contemporary Canadian craft, and curated by the 

Victoria and Albert Museum in London England . She was also 

chosen to be part of their “Craft in the Making II” exhibition 

in 2003, and their juried exhibition “Craft ‘07” . Her work is 

part of the permanent contemporary Canadian silver collection 

at the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre in Guelph, Ontario . 

Susan sells her work from her studio the One of a Kind Shows 

in Toronto and Chicago, and at the Ontario Craft Council’s 

Guild Shoppe in Toronto . Susan has taught jewellery courses 

and workshops since 1992 at the Haliburton School of The 

Arts, St . Lawrence College, Academy of Artisans, OCAD, and 

through the Ontario Arts Council’s Artist in Education program . 

www .paradigmdesignswe .com 

Robbin Wenzoski, a full time sculptor, has attended sculpting 

competitions and events in Germany, England, Australia, Canada 

and the US . In addition to the Haliburton School of The Arts, his 

passion to teach is applied privately and at the Annual Canadian 

Carv-a-Palooza which includes 30+ carvers/sculptors from 

around the globe . Robbin pushes the limits of carving thin and 

is fully aware of the cutting edge technology involved with this 

artistic expertise . www .robbinsamazingart .com

Fay Wilkinson is a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator 

with IEATA and a member of the Society of Arts in Healthcare . 

She is a graduate of and now instructs in the Expressive Arts 

Program at Fleming College . Fay has studied with master mask 

and puppet makers, renowned storytellers and voices coaches 

as well as at Sheridan School of Craft and Design, majoring in 

textiles . She investigates and works with the power of art making 

for self-discovery and healing . Awarded the Fellowship of Applied 

Education from Fleming, her current work focuses on raising 

awareness of mental health and seniors through the creative 

process . www .thecreativecocoon .com 

John Willard is a basically self-taught quilt maker . He came to quilt 

making via set and costume design, photography, display and 

collecting, and created his first quilt in 1975 after amassing a 

sizeable collection of antique ones . Although his first quilts were 

very traditional he soon branched out into his own designs, which 

have evolved into bravura works of intense colour and complex 

patterns . He is especially noted for his daring combinations 

of varying and disparate fabric prints . John’s quilts have been 

exhibited internationally in Britain, Denmark, Japan, France, 

Taiwan and the West Indies as well as Canada and the US . His 

works are in numerous private, corporate and public collections . 

John teaches the art of quilt making, specializing in contemporary 

design for those who wish to break away from the traditional . 

He and his works have been featured in many books such as A 

Fine Line: Studio Crafts in Ontario; Design Through Discovery: 

An Introduction to Art and Design and magazines including 

City and Country Home Magazine, Select Homes Magazine, 

Quilters’ Newsletter Magazine, American Quilter, Embroidery 

Magazine, Ontario Craft and West of the City Magazine . As a 

photographer he published a very successful book on Victorian 

houses, The Gaiety of Gables in l974 . 

Heather Wood has been active in the arts since 1979 . She 

possesses diplomas in Design Arts from both Georgian and 

Sheridan Colleges, and an Honours BA from the University 

of Waterloo . Since graduating, she has taught part time for 

numerous continuing educations departments, the Burlington Art 

Centre and the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery . She has exhibited 

her work across Canada and in the US, Germany and Spain 

and is included in both private and public collections . Heather 

uses a kiln to fire and shape glass that is both painted with glass 

enamels and sandblasted . www .thebridgestudio .ca 

Pam Woodward has worked in theatre, film, and television 

costuming for over 40 years . She has specialized in textile 

design techniques including fabric dyeing, painting, surface 

embellishments, and fabric manipulation . As a costume dyer 

and decorator, Pam has worked for CBC, The National Ballet 

of Canada (Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker Suite, Romeo 

and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, Firebird ), The Canadian 

Opera Company (Madame Butterfly, Norma, The Golden 

Ass, Idomineo), Livent (Phantom of the Opera), and Mirvish 

Productions (Miss Saigon, Crazy for You, Mama Mia, The Lion 

King), as well as a number of feature films and made-for-TV 

movies . 

Cassandra Wyszkowski attended the New School of Art in Toronto 

and went on to receive complete training in the medium of 

Japanese Brush Painting (sumi-é) under Ruth Yamada. In 1972, 

she earned her Japanese seal on the basis of a test painting 

submitted to a panel of sumi-é judges in Japan . Cassandra 

received further training in Western watercolour and Chinese 

painting and has developed a unique style based on these 

oriental traditions . She is a member of the Sumi-é Artists of 

Canada . Cassandra has been teaching and painting professionally 

for over 30 years and has exhibited in numerous galleries in 

Solo and group exhibitions throughout the country . Cassandra 

has also delivered workshops to painters’ and potters’ guilds 

throughout Ontario . Her paintings are held in private and corporate 

collections in North America and abroad . Cassandra has 

her studio/home gallery in Lindsay and has been teaching at the 

Haliburton School of The Arts every summer since 1976 . 

Sheila Ziman draws inspiration from the Haliburton landscape . 

She gathers rushes, bark and vines from the forests and waters 

near her home to craft her baskets and shares her extensive 

knowledge of these natural materials with her students . Sheila 

is noted for creating unique quillwork designs on birch bark and 

experimenting in new forms of basket making . Her baskets are 

exhibited in galleries throughout Ontario and she is a frequent 

demonstrator at special events . Sheila has great enthusiasm for 

basket making . 

Nora Zylstra Savage promotes individual self-worth and community 

appreciation of personal life stories through her business, 

Storylines . She accomplishes this through memoir and creative 

writing courses which she has been teaching since 1993 . She 

has created and facilitates memoir and music intergenerational 

programs (Bridging the Gap) for high school and middle school 

students . Bridging the Gap went international and is now being 

delivered in Holland . As a personal historian, Nora records 

other people’s life stories and brings enthusiasm, humour and 

sensitivity to all her programs . www .story-lines .ca 

Lois Etherington Betteridge, recipient of the Bronfman Award 

for Excellence in Crafts (1978), the Order of Canada (1997), 

and former faculty member of the Haliburton School of The 

Arts, worked diligently in the Knife Making course in 2011. 

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Visual and creative arts Diploma (VcaD) 

The Visual and Creative Arts Diploma (VCAD) offers you unique and flexible options for earning a 

diploma in the visual arts . Choose the learning path that is right for you . It’s your diploma, your way . 

VCAD = foundation courses + elective courses 

These courses are required to develop the 

foundational skills for Visual and Creative 

Arts Diploma candidates: 

– 3D Design 

– Art History – The Recent Century 

– Contemporary Art Investigations 

– Design I 

– Drawing Disciplines 

– Media Explorations I 

– Visual Documentation 

– Business for Artists 

– Concept Development 

– Design II 

– Media Explorations II 

– Portfolio and Presentation 

– 2 General Education Electives 

Within this calendar, 




The elective courses build upon the foundation courses and 

focus on studio-based learning and techniques. You can 

acquire these elective courses through one of two learning 

pathways: the Specialist Option or the Generalist Option . 

Specialist Option 

Take one of our 15-week Art Certificate programs: 

– Artist Blacksmith 

– Ceramics 

– Digital Image Design 

– Drawing & Painting (Visual Arts Fundamentals) 

– Glassblowing 

– Jewellery Essentials 

– Photo Arts 

– Sculpture 

– Fibre Arts 

Generalist Option 

Or, you can obtain your elective courses by taking a 

Generalist Option . Choose 12 courses plus a two-week 

capstone course . Study at your own pace, including spring, 

summer and fall courses. You can fast-track this program 

and complete your diploma in one calendar year . 

Pathways to Further Education 

Articulation agreements with the following institutions provide 

excellent additional learning opportunities for Fleming grads: 

– Athabasca University 

– Emily Carr University of Art + Design 

– Nipissing University 

– Ontario College of Art & Design University 

– University of New Brunswick 

– University of Ontario Institute of Technology 

– Wayne State University 

Visit 

flemingcollege.ca/programs/ 

visual-and-creative-arts-diploma 

for full details .

Haliburton School of The Arts Art Auction Bursaries 

– $450 and $800 

The Fleming College Foundation is offering bursaries of $450 

for one-week courses and $800 for Arts Certificate Programs . 

These bursaries exist through funds raised at the Annual HSTA 

Art Auction and are available to students taking any credit course 

within this brochure . 

The selection process used to determine bursary recipients 

will be based on two criteria: financial need that would restrict 

attending the Haliburton School of The Arts and the long-term 

goal for use of the skills/knowledge acquired while taking a 

course . 

Submission deadlines: Completed applications are due at the 

Haliburton campus on February 3, April 13, June 15, August 15, 

and September 28 of 2012 . 

We gratefully acknowledge numerous donors as well as the 

faculty, staff and friends of the Haliburton School of The Arts for 

their generosity in providing the works of art and organizational 

time for the Art Auction. 

Donald Crump Endowed Bursary 

Awarded to a student in financial need enrolled in the Arts Bird 

Carving Program at the Haliburton School of The Arts . (Variable 

amount .) 

Submission deadline: June 15, 2012 

Bursaries & scholarships 

Anyone interested in applying for a bursary should 

request further information from the 

Haliburton School of The Arts office at 

1-866-353-6464 ext. 3 or 705-457-1680 

or email info@flemingc.on.ca 

Details are also available at flemingcollege.ca/ 

financial-aid/scholarships-and-bursaries. 

Select Haliburton Campus. Application process and bursary 

criteria may change in the future and all changes will be 

posted on the college website as they become available. 

Digital Image Design Scholarship 

Awarded to a student(s) registered or entering the Digital Image 

Design program at the Haliburton School of The Arts . (Variable 

amount .) 

Submission deadline: December 14, 2012 

Kathleen Finlay Memorial Bursary 

Awarded to a full-time student in the Visual and Creative 

Arts Diploma program . Demonstration of financial need and 

preference given to a student in Drawing & Painting . (Variable 

amount .) 

Submission deadline: September 28, 2012 

Carole and Don Finn Endowed Bursary 

Awarded to a full-time student in financial need in the Arts 

Certificate/Diploma Program at the Haliburton Campus . (Variable 

amount .) 

Submission deadline: September 28, 2012 


Outstanding Emerging Artist Entrance Scholarship 

One bursary awarded to a student graduating from Haliburton 

Highlands Secondary School, one bursary awarded to a graduate 

from PCVS in Peterborough and one awarded to a graduate 

from H .B . Beal Secondary School in London . Students must 

be enrolled in the Visual and Creative Arts Diploma program at 

Fleming College’s Haliburton Campus . (2 x $1,000 to a student 

from PCVS and H .B Secondary School, 1 x $3,000 to a student 

from Haliburton Highlands Secondary School .) 


Wayne Peter Rickerby Memorial Student Bursary 

Student taking an art course with a focus on watercolour . 

Demonstration of financial need . (3 x $322 available .) 


Stanley F. Dance Scholarship 

Awarded to a student registered in a course that focuses on 

writing or music . (1 x $150 available .) 


HSTA Faculty Art Auction 

A fabulous annual event with a long history! 

There will be many unique works of art, all created and generously donated by Artists who are 

members of the faculty at the Haliburton School of The Arts . 

A number of Silent Auction items will also be available for your bidding pleasure . 

All proceeds from the Art Auction are directed to bursaries and scholarships for students 

attending arts programs at the Haliburton Campus . 

Thursday, August 9, 2012 

Fleming College Great Hall 

Preview at 5:00pm • Auction at 7:00pm 

Admission is free and open to the public . 

The Haliburton School of The Arts and the Friends of Sir Sandford Fleming College gratefully acknowledge 

the on-going support of the faculty, staff and friends who donate so generously to this event. 

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choose the registration method that works best for you. 

IN PERSON 

Come to our office at 

297 College Drive, 

minutes from downtown 

Haliburton . 

Course Registration Form Please print 

PHONE 

Register by phone using Visa or 

MasterCard only . 

1-866-353-6464 ext . 3 

local 705-457-1680 

Registration hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm . 

Have you taken a course at Haliburton School of The Arts before? yes o no o 

Student I .D . #: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Last Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

City: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postal Code: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Phone: Home: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone: Work: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Phone: Summer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-mail: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Date of Birth: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Previous Address (if you’ve moved since taking your last course): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

City: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postal Code: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION. Please call for pricing. 

ONLINE 

Submit your application from 

our web site anytime . Simply 

click through the easy-to-follow 

instructions! 

www.hsta.ca 

(Please note: This option is 

unavailable for a small number of 

offerings.) 

MAIL 

Mail in the registration form 

together with full payment – 

cheque or money order only . 


Box 839 Haliburton ON 

K0M 1S0 

o Cheque / Money Order only if mailing in registration . Please make cheques payable to ‘Fleming College’ 

Material fees are payable to the instructor on the first day of the class . This will be indicated upon registration . All fees are payable in 

Canadian Funds . 

Use a separate sheet if registering for more than three courses . 

1 . Course Code & Instructor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Course Name & Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section . . . . . . . . Page # . . . . . . . 

2 . Course Code & Instructor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 


3 . Course Code & Instructor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 


Fleming College is committed to sustainable environmental practices . In an effort to conserve paper, your material list, map and detailed 

welcome letter will be accessible on-line (by May 1) . Simply visit www .hsta .ca and search for your course name; there will be a link on 

that page . Important details to check: Course name, Course code and section number, Instructor and Date . If you prefer this information 

mailed, please indicate in the box below: 

o I prefer to have my material list, map and welcome letter mailed to me . 

o I require the college accommodation listing . 

o Weaving Students – I require a loom 

We can be reached by phone: toll-free 1-866-353-6464 ext. 3, local 705-457-1680 

or e-mail: createit@hsta.ca 

Mail to: Box 839 Haliburton ON K0M 1S0 

The personal information on this form is collected for registration purposes only, under the authority of the Ministry of Colleges and Universities Act, R.S.O. 1980, C272.

Administrative Fee – Course cancellations are subject to a $25 

administrative fee . See below for full refund policy . 

Cancellation of Courses – Please see details as outlined in the 

Refund Policy section below . 

Fees – Tuition fees for most part-time credit courses are $5 .64 

per hour . The part-time service fee is $0 .67 per course hour to a 

maximum of $42 per course . Service fee details below . 

Freedom of Information – Information given will only be used for 

administration purposes such as registration, student records, 

class lists and mailing lists . 

Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) – Where applicable, HST is 

included in the course fee listed . 

International Fees – Registrants who are not Canadian Citizens or 

Landed Immigrants will be required to pay course fees based on 

an international rate . The international rate for a part-time course 

is $16 .30/hour plus a $0 .67 per course hour (up to a maximum 

of $42) service fee . A week-long credit course will cost $806 .08 . 

Material costs are extra and subject to tax . 

Part-Time Service Fee – A part-time service fee of $0 .67 per 

course hour (up to a maximum of $42) applies to all adult weeklong 

courses and adult weekend workshops . The fee is included 

in the advertised fee and will cover services offered to students at 

the Haliburton School of The Arts . 

Receipt – Your receipt will be mailed to you. 

Skill Levels – Courses are designed for the beginner to the 

advanced student, unless otherwise indicated . Limited class size 

allows for individual instruction at each level, providing maximum 

benefit to all students . Please be sure to check the experience 

recommendations indicated before you register for a course . 

Weaving Looms – You should bring your own loom if possible. 

However, there will be a limited number of looms available from 

the school . The looms will be available on first come, first served 

basis . 




If We Cancel: When the college finds it necessary to cancel 

a course, a full refund of fees will be granted . Decisions on 

course cancellations are made two weeks prior to course start 

in order to provide fair notice to students and instructors . 

Notifications are made by telephone – be sure to give us 

an alternate number to call if possible . Should you wish 

to transfer to another course, every effort will be made to 

accommodate you, providing there is space. You will be 

contacted only in the event of cancellation . We cannot be 

responsible for travel or accommodation expenses . 

Courses are non-transferable. 

Transcripts are issued for credit courses, making it imperative 

that the student registered is the student that attends. 

important information 

reFUnD poLicY 

Should you require further information, 

please call our office for assistance: 

705-457-1680 Toll-free 1-866-353-6464 ext. 3 


www.hsta.ca 

Material Lists 

A list of materials needed for your course is accessible on-line 

(usually by May 1) . Simply visit www .hsta .ca and search for 

your course name . There will be a link on that page . 

Important details to check: 

– Course name 

– Course code and section number 

– Instructor 

– Date 

These checks will ensure you are accessing the correct 

material list for your course . 

This list will also indicate any material fees that will be payable 


Your material list can be mailed to you upon request. 

Accommodation 

The Haliburton School of The Arts maintains an accommodation 

list . Options range from private to commercial, from room and 

board to hotels; the distance to the school is indicated with each . 

Students interested in obtaining the list should contact the school 

office at 1-866-353-6464 ext . 3 or drop us a note with your 

registration . This information is mailed only upon registration, 

upon request . Our accommodation list is also available online at 

www .hsta .ca . 

The County of Haliburton Visitor Information Centre has information 

available about bed and breakfast establishments, motels, 

housekeeping cottages and resorts ranging from rustic to luxury . 

Information can be mailed to you, or names and phone numbers 

given at your request . Call during business hours: Monday 

to Saturday until June; 7 days per week in July and August: 

1-800-461-7677 or 705-286-1777 . 

If You Cancel: All notifications of cancellation must be 

received in writing . 

If you cancel any time up to 14 days prior to course start, you 

will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee . If you 

cancel later than 14 days prior to course start, there is no 

refund of fees . This policy applies in all circumstances due 

to our commitment to students and instructors two weeks 

prior to course start . Should you be able to attend a different 

course within the fiscal year, we would be happy to attempt to 

accommodate you . 

Our fax number is 705-457-2255 and is available 24 hours/ 

day 7 days/week . Notification is also welcomed electronically 

at contact@HaliburtonSchoolofTheArts .ca 

No refunds, partial or whole, will be granted if we receive insufficient written notification. 

It may take 2 to 4 weeks for refunds to be processed. 

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What are the admission requirements? 

Students must be 19 years of age or older or a secondary school 

graduate to register for credit courses . Saturday workshops, kids’, 

youth and teen courses are not subject to this requirement . 

Where do people stay when they take a course? 

See page 99 for accommodation options . 

What are the ages for courses? 

Please adhere to the following ages: 

Kids (two groups): 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years 

Youth: 11 to 13 years 

Teen: 13 to 18 years 

The school maintains the right to request proof of age and, if 

necessary, will remove a child from a course . No refund will be 

granted in these instances . 

Can I get art supplies there? 

Art supplies will be available for purchase on site Mondays and 

Wednesdays from July 2 to August 8, 2012 . There are also some 

art supplies available at local retail outlets . 

Can we get something to eat at the school? 

The high school cafeteria will be open from 8:00am to 3:00pm, 

Monday to Friday . 

There is a small servery located at our Haliburton campus . 

Coffee, muffins, juices, soups, salads, and daily lunch specials 

are available . The hours are: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 

2:30 pm . 

There are also vending machines with drinks and snacks, as well 

as a microwave and fridge available for your use . Picnic tables 

will be situated around the property . There are a number of 

restaurant options in the village . 

Please note that there will not be food service for Saturday 

workshops . 

Are there local childcare options? 

There are local licensed facilities . In the Minden area: Ontario 

Early Years Children’s Learning Centre 705-286-4074. In the 

Haliburton area: Wee Care 705-457-3677 . Call the centres for 

information about other programs and services available . 

How can I find out more about the local area? 

Information about the Haliburton Highlands is available at 

www .haliburtoncounty .ca and www .haliburtonholidays .ca 

Can I bring my pet? 

We’re sorry but pets are not permitted in any of the school 

locations . 

How do I know if the skill level is right for me? 

We do our best to indicate the skill level that instruction will be 

offered at . If there is no indication, assume that it’s suitable for 

beginners . Please give careful consideration to the appropriateness 

of your course as it relates to your skill level as this will 

ensure a positive learning experience for all involved . We would 

be happy to assist you with any questions . 

Is smoking allowed? 

Smoking is not permitted in any of the school locations . 

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Can you help me with special needs? 

Fleming College strives to accommodate individuals with special 

needs . Equal access is important to us . Students requiring special 

support while at the school should inform us upon registration . 

Self-identification is your responsibility . Please contact the school 

in a timely manner to enable us to make necessary arrangements. 

call 705-457-1680 or TTY 705-749-5521. 

What if I need medical or dental attention while at the school? 

We would be happy to assist you; simply ask any staff member . 

Is there a discounted fee for seniors? 

We don’t offer a senior rate for any of our courses, workshops or 

supplies . 

Check our website at www.hsta.ca 

for the latest information. 

Calendar Accuracy 

The material in this calendar has been prepared in advance 

of the academic session to which it pertains . The information 

presented herein was the most current and accurate information 

at the time of printing . Fleming College reserves the right to make 

changes without further notice . For the most current information, 

please visit www .hsta .ca

n Reception at the Rails’ End Gallery 

& Art Centre 

Tuesdays (July 3 to 24) • 4:30 to 6:00 pm 

Faculty Show and Sale of new work depicting the theme, Push 

Pull . Relax and enjoy the company of fellow students and 

instructors as you unwind at the end of the day! 

n Art Talk 

Wednesdays • 4:45 to 6:00 pm 

The Haliburton School of The Arts sponsors a weekly free 

presentation open to all students, staff and public . Join us in the 

Great Hall . See page 102 for specific presentations . 

n Walk-About & Instructor Feature 

Thursdays • 4:00 to 5:45 pm 

Students, family, friends and community members are welcome 

to visit classrooms to see work in progress and talk with the 

instructors . Instructor work will also be available to view on 

monitors in common areas . 

n Reception and Entertainment 

BEYOND thE StuDiO 

Relax, explore and enjoy summer school! 

Thursdays • 5:30 to 6:30 pm 

Each Thursday night a reception will be held in the Great Hall 

providing students and staff with an opportunity for relaxation 

and entertainment . Light refreshments will be available . The Art 

Auction will replace entertainment on August 9 . See page 103 for 

specific entertainers . 

Rails End Gallery 

23 York St., Haliburton 

705-457-2330 

www .railsendgallery .com 

Art Auction 

Thursday, August 9 . 

See page 97 for more information . 

Massage 

Massage appointments will be 

available on-site in the summer . 

A schedule will be posted during 

summer school . 

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Wednesday, July 4 

Creativity & Aging – The Time of Your Life 

with Victoria Cowan 

There is a parallel between life stages and creative stages . We 

progress from childhood through youth, adulthood and maturity 

every time we start a new piece of work . This discussion will look 

at the twists and turns of the evolution of the artist’s body of work, 

as well as examples from a broad range of artists, with a focus on 

the creative experience in mid-life . 


The Domestic Arts of Love 

with Michele Karch Ackerman 

Michele Karch-Ackerman makes clothing for lost souls . For 

eighteen years she has stitched conceptual wardrobes to 

manifest healing . From stitching christening gowns for pioneer 

babies who died before they could be baptized, making “Travel 

Kits for Lost Souls” for those who died in the Swiss Air Crash, 

and nightgowns for soldiers who perished in the First World 

War, to creating a mythical boarding school for the Dionne 

Quintuplets and most recently a series of ‘foundling’ garments 

for the unwed mothers who were forced to give up their babies 

in the early to mid-twentieth century, Michele has employed ‘The 

Domestic Acts of Love .’ This fall the Tom Thomson Gallery will 

be featuring a retrospective of her work in conjunction with their 

50th anniversary . Join Michele as she takes you on a visual tour 

of the eight major solo shows that encompass this remarkable 

exhibition . 


Uncharted Territory 

with Brian Smith 

Every artist is influenced by every other artist they meet, or 

certainly by the work of every artist they meet . Sometimes 

it is simply an attitude that will leave a mark; or a word of 

encouragement that will be remembered; maybe a specific lesson 

focussed on process or concept that will grab hold of one’s mind 

and become the DNA of some new art yet to be produced . This 

presentation was lovingly developed by Brian to pay homage to 

nine people who have made a mark on his journey to be an artist . 

Join him as he introduces you to Marjorie Smith, William Gregory, 

Hugh MacKenzie, John Leonard, Joanna Nash and others who 

are always part of his interior dialogue when he is drawing and 

painting . 

Art 

Talks 

Indulge your creative curiosity. 

Enjoy a visual presentation, some dialogue, 

and the chance to ask questions. 


Art Talks are held in the Great Hall 

of the Fleming Campus. 

Friends and family are also welcome. 

Wednesdays, July 4 to August 8 

4:45 to 6:00pm 

Candlesticks – Silver spoons – Coffee pots: 

The Craft of Silversmithing 

with Todd Jeffrey Ellis 

The artistry of the silversmith walks a delicate balance between 

form and function as few other crafts must do . This timehonoured 

process has been handed down from master to student 

with little change throughout the centuries . In the hand of the 

silversmith the hammer blows on silver are placed with the skill 

and finesse involved in bowing a violin . Discover the rich history 

of silversmithing, its contemporary context and the journey in 

between . 

Wednesday, August 1 

The Artist and the Super Natural Reality 

with Andrea Mossop 

As artists, we make visible the invisible world . This talk, rich in 

artists’ stories and images, portrays how we reach behind the 

scenes to give form to that feeling of “something more” than 

just our physical reality, to the bigness, awe and certainty in the 

hidden order and harmony of our everyday experiences . 

Wednesday, August 8 

Text in Art 

with Kal Honey 

If a picture is worth a thousand words, why then do more and 

more pictures seem to include words? From the early days of 

collage through Pop Art into contemporary practice, the written 

word’s place in visual art just keeps expanding and diversifying . 

This presentation delivers a (very) brief look at the history of the 

written word, then launches into an engaging survey of art and 

artists incorporating text, from 1900 to the present . A must-see 

for anyone intrigued by the interplay of art and text .

PLEASE WELCOME 

TO THE STAGE... 

thursday, July 5 

eve goldberg 

Eve’s watercolour voice and solid 

guitar style have become favourites 

at festivals, folk clubs, and concert 

series across Canada and the US . 

Her performances are intimate 

and relaxed, moving effortlessly 

from folk classics to original gems, 

all wrapped up in her clear, pure 

voice and dynamic guitar playing . 

Imagine a kitchen party where 

Mother Maybelle Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Mississippi John Hurt, 

Bessie Smith, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Patsy Cline show 

up, and you begin to get a sense this performance . Never one to 

restrict herself to one genre of music, Eve performs a trademark 

mixture of folk, blues, country, bluegrass, old time, and jazz . 

www .evegoldberg .com 


andy rush and the choral singers 

Behold the power of the collective 

voice! A group of individuals, 

most meeting for the first time 

just four days prior to become 

part of this choral group, will raise 

their voices together in song . The 

result will be extraordinary . Andy 

Rush’s passion for performance 

and music motivates his charges 

and energizes entire rooms . 

You’ll witness and hear, but most 

of all you’ll feel the remarkable 

phenomenon of the collective voice . 


the improv show! 

with Kerry griffin et al 

Some of Canada’s best 

improvisers will use your 

suggestions and ideas to create 

instant and unforgettable comedy! 

In the style of Who’s Line is it 

Anyway?, the cast, featuring 

Canadian Comedy Award winners 

and Second City alumni, will 

have you rolling in the aisles with 

on-the-spot laughs . And… you 

never know when you might even become part of the show! 

Join us in the Great Hall from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 

Our entertainment is suitable for adults and children alike. 


rick Fines 

Rick Fines has been playing 

music professionally for 29 

years now and is a veteran of 

the folk and blues circuits in 

North America . His song Riley 

Wants His Life Back won first 

place in the blues category of 

the International Songwriting Competition, with B .B . King as 

one of the judges! He won Maple Blues Awards for Acoustic 

Act of the Year (twice) and Songwriter of the Year. His work with 

Jackson Delta brought nominations from both the Juno and 

the Handy Awards . Rick has toured around the world sharing 

his understanding of blues, finger-style and bottleneck guitar . 

His 11th recording, Solar Powered, was recorded just south of 

Haliburton using solar power exclusively . www .rickfines .com 

thursday, august 2 

suzie Vinnick 

Suzie Vinnick is the owner of a 

gorgeous, powerful voice and 

performs with a sweet mixture 

of engaging candidness and 

unparalleled musicianship . She 

won the 2011 Canadian Folk 

Music Award for Contemporary Singer of the Year, is a two-time 

Juno nominee and is nominated for four 2011 Canadian Maple 

Blues Awards (she has previously won six Canadian Maple Blues 

Awards) . Suzie has also twice won 1st place in the Blues Category 

of the International Songwriting Competition . She has toured with 

Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café, the John McDermott band, with 

Rick Fines and the Marigolds and has performed for Canadian 

Peacekeepers in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf . Suzie was also the 

voice of Tim Horton’s for five years . www .suzievinnick .com 

thursday, august 9 

annual art auction See page 97 for more information. 

thursday, august 16 (4:15 to 5:15 pm) 

cindy thompson-Butineau 

Cindy’s electrifying performances 

have earned her a reputation 

as one of Canada’s premiere 

combination fiddle player/ 

stepdancers . A former national 

Canadian stepdance champion 

and winner of numerous fiddle 

awards, she performs in her own 

inimitable style, full of spontaneity, 

fun and musical excellence . There 

is something for everyone in her fiddling as she draws from 

Scottish, Irish, Cajun, French Canadian, Bluegrass and Old Time 

fiddle styles . Her two CDs, Through the Gates and I Can Feel it in 

the Air, are still receiving great reviews and Cindy is still enjoying 

a career that has taken her to stages across North America for 

over 30 years . 

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Push Pull 

Haliburton School of The Arts Faculty Show and Sale 

June 30 - July 29, 2012 

Meet & Mingle Receptions for HSTA students & faculty Tuesdays 4:30 - 6 

Gallery admission by donation, suggested $2 

Tues 10-6:30 Wed - Sat 10 - 5 Sun 12 -4 

Plan to attend Haliburton Art & Craft Festival July 27, 28, 29 

presented annually by Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre 

preview the artists and learn more on our website. 

23 York St, Haliburton Village 705-457-2330 

www. railsendgallery.com 

Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre presents 

Haliburton 

47th Annual Haliburton 

Art & Craft Festival 

July 27, 22-24 28, 29 

Head Lake Park, Haliburton Village 

Meet the makers in Head Lake Park this summer! 

Fri 12-6 Sat 10-6 Sun 10-4 admission $2 

for a complete list of vendors visit www.railsendgallery.com 

Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre | www.railsendgallery.com 

457-2330 | info@railsendgallery.com | 23 York St, Haliburton Village 

Colours in the Storm 

Within Reach 

Arsenic & Old Lace 

Sweetheart 

The Mary Pickford Story 

Steel Magnolias 

Richard Margison & Friends 

Opera Excerpt Concerts 

La Tragédie de Carmen 

The Magic Flute 

For Tickets or More Information 

705.457.9933 

www.highlandssummerfestival.on.ca

Learn to Build Healthy Buildings 

Fleming College launched Canada’s first Sustainable 

Building and Design Certificate program in 2005 and soon 

after developed a unique program focussed on sustainable 

renovations to meet the student demand for additional skills 

in this growing industry. Students can choose one or both 

certificate programs: 

• SuSTainable building deSign and ConSTruCTion 

(april – august) 

An intensive, 20-week hands-on experience that puts 

you at the centre of the construction of a full-sized and 

cutting-edge sustainable building. 

• SuStainable RenovationS 

(September – december) 

A compressed 16-week program, where you will work on 

a real world renovation project involving a wide variety of 

sustainable systems and materials – to understand the 

complexity and challenges of green renovation. 

For more inFormaTion, ConTaCT: 

Ted brandon 1.866.353.6464 ext 6709 

(Haliburton Campus) 

tbrandon@flemingc.on.ca 

Why Choose Fleming? 

• Accredited Ontario College 

Certificate 

• Ontario Student Assistance Program 

(OSAP) eligible 

• Second Career Eligible 

• Scholarships and bursaries 

available 

• EllisDon internship opportunity NEW! 

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