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My life long passions are creating with my hands and encouraging others to create. I have had the privilege to combine these two loves in teaching for much of my career.

 

Currently, I am a practicing artist and  teach classes in ceramics in my home studio to children and adults. I graduated from U of A. with a B.Ed. & a minor in Visual art and began my teaching career in a regular classroom and several years later I became the Art Specialist to Middle School students. 

 

After having two children I returned to school at Emily Carr University of Art & Design with a Ceramic and Painting focus.    I have lived in New Zealand with my family and travelled to 8 countries around the world and lived in 2 provinces.

 

These opportunities have opened my eyes to cultural experiences and the beautiful differences in our world.  I have opened my home to people from other countries as a way to bring the world to my family. 

 

My other interests include: Interior design, renovating, working with youth, sewing, reading, walking my dog, sharing a great cup of coffee or preparing a great meal for family or friends!