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Tag Archives: artists
A Teacher’s Impact
Today I taught a small group of women how to sculpt an ornament in polymer clay. It was a beginner class, but the students marvelled at what they were able to create. Tonight, as I look back at the day’s … Continue reading
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People’s Choice Award
On Wednesday, October 22nd, I received the AOE Arts Council’s “People’s Choice” Award for my sculpture “The Selfie”. What was particularly rewarding about this honour is that the public got to vote on their favourite piece. There was no online … Continue reading
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Sunday Afternoon Workshops
Here’s something fun to do in November if you live in the Ottawa area. I’m offering three Sunday Afternoon Workshops just in time for Christmas. The classes are suitable for all levels, even beginners, and for ages 10 and older. … Continue reading
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The Witches of All Hallowed Eve
The first day of October starts the season of sweaters, brisk evenings, cranking up the fireplace and celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving. But it’s also a month of planning for my second favorite holiday, Halloween. When my kids were little, the excitement of … Continue reading
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You Are Invited!
Thursday evening, September 11th, is the opening reception for “DIMENSIONS”, the annual sculpture exhibit hosted by the NCNS (National Capital Network of Sculptors). It takes place at St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts located at 310 St. Patrick Street in … Continue reading
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This Artist’s Studio
Leonardo da Vinci once said, “An artist’s studio should be a small space because small rooms discipline the mind and large ones distract it.” An interesting concept, but does it necessarily hold true centuries later? My studio is a bright … Continue reading
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