OPEN STUDIOI would like to invite you to my spring Studio Open House.
Globe Studios
May 3rd from 10am-4pm
Studio 14 (the very eastern end of the building)
141 Whitney Place, Kitchener
I will have art on display and for sale, and I will be doing a print demonstration. I will have stations set up so that visitors can try pulling their own small print.
Other Globe Studios resident artists and arts organizations will be hosting demonstrations, workshops, collaborative events and learning opportunities. Check out the Globe Instagram page to see what else is happening inside the Globe Studios building. Most will also have artwork for sale, just in time for Mother's Day.
Jane’s Walk will also be happening that weekend. Globe studios is located along the banks of Schneider Creek - so consider doing both! There is also a handmade market happening at Catalyst, a short bike ride from Globe along the iron horse trail - so it's a busy day. |
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PELHAM ART FESTIVALI am going back to my hometown for Mother's Day weekend to spend time with my mom while I participate in the Pelham Art Festival. The festival takes place in the Accipiter Arena at the Meridian Community Centre, located in the Village of Fonthill, Town of Pelham. This is the 38th year of the festival which has always supported local libraries (including Maple Acre branch, where I went regularly as a child) and provides scholarships for local students (including my former high school E.L. Crossley). Admission is $15 on Friday, $7 on Saturday and Sunday. |
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MENTORSHIP MATCHUP
The City of Kitchener 44 Gaukel Arts is running the artist mentorship matchup program again. As part of this program I am offering a mentorship in my studio from late summer-fall. If you have a printmaking interest, or project idea you should consider applying. Deadline is May 4th. |
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 | Agnes Niewiadomski and I are thrilled that our proposed public artwork for the Mill Courtland Community Centre (MCCC) has been approved. This was a three-stage jury process and public survey that started last spring, and won't be complete until the end of 2026. Our art installation will contain over 100 woven willow swallows all hand made by members of the local community over the next 12 months.
Be on the lookout for a willow weaving workshop happening soon. We would love to teach you to weave a bird from locally foraged willow sticks. Our first workshop will be on May 21 at Square Peg when Bird Friendly Kitchener occupies the space for the month of May. |
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GUELPH'S ART ON THE STREET
I will be participating in this year's Art on the Street taking place June 21st 2025, 10am to 5pm. Rain or Shine! Quebec Street, Guelph ON. This is a free and family friendly event open to art lovers of all ages! |
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THE VERADIS GARDEN
For the past 18 months we have been planning a community garden to honour the memory of my daughter's best friend Vera. The garden will incorporate a variety of plants that Vera loved all selected for their sensory qualities, seasonal interest, wildlife benefit, and creative craft potential. A sculpture constructed with cedar stakes and locally foraged wild willow will serve as a gathering space for the neighbourhood. The space will appeal to the senses, grounding and nourishing visitors by fostering a connection with nature, art, and each other. During its creation and after its installation, this sensory garden will serve as a place where people come together, connect, enjoy, and explore.
The project has finally started and in partnership with the Old Town Berlin Neighbourhood Association, and the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery, with funding from Love My Hood, and direction from willow weaving artist Agnes Niewiadomski, we have finally started. We have already woven a living arbor, started the decorative fence, and planting will happen soon. Vera's mom Jessica has been a powerhouse of strength, and she has spearheaded this entire project. I have been overwhelmed by the flood of support from the community, and tons of volunteers who have shown up to help. I think it's going to be beautiful. Follow the Veradis Garden project on Instagram. |
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