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Live Workshops Coming Soon
Exciting News: Join Me at Stone Manor Studios This Fall! I am thrilled to announce that this November, I will be teaching two workshops at the enchanting Stone Manor Studios, located in Newboro, Ontario, just an hour and 20 minutes … Continue reading
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Laissez les bon temps rouler!
It’s believed the origins of Carnevale date back to the 1,200’s in early Roman times. Of course, the Carnival of Venice is probably one of the most famous celebrations. Not just in Venice, all of Italy dresses up this month … Continue reading
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My Little Elf . . .
Many years ago, and for a period of about 10 years, I created a gift line of wire-bodied resin elves. They were very popular during the Christmas season and my customers looked forward to adding new characters to their collection … Continue reading
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Does She Look Familiar?
Have you every met someone for the first time and you can’t help but feel like you’ve met them before? If you mention it, that person usually responds with something like, “yes, I get that a lot.” Well meet Edith. When … Continue reading
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2019 Polymer Clay Workshops
Discover your inner artist. Check out my polymer clay workshop schedule for the next few months. Space is limited to 5-6 people for my in-studio classes so reserve your spot early. Looking for a different date or a different project … Continue reading
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NEW Art Workshops
I hope you’ve had a great summer and are enjoying the last few days of August. Before you know it we will be settling into our routines and planning ahead for cooler weather, holidays and if you are like me … Continue reading
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NEW! Open Studio Time!
At the suggestion of one of my students, I am now offering Open Studio Time on the last weekday afternoon of the month. If you’ve ever taken one of my workshops and want to spend some time away from the … Continue reading
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Teaching Art
If we look back on the history of humanity, everything revolves around art. Absolutely everything. All our accomplishments, what we see, what we know, what we feel and what we learn – it’s all art. I’m not … Continue reading
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It’s Carnival Time!
January and February can feel long, cold and boring, especially for those of us who live in the colder climates. That’s why Carnival season is such a welcome celebration to break up the winter doldrums in northern climates and such an … Continue reading
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About Polymer Clay
When you think about sculpture you often think of two or three-dimensional forms carved in traditional mediums of stone or wood or cast in metal or plaster. My medium of polymer clay is still considered the new kid on the … Continue reading
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