As an experienced writing coach, published author and poet, She deeply believes, and understands first-hand, the healing capacity of creative writing. She has worked collaboratively with writers and poets to bring their stories to the page through therapeutic writing, prompts, developmental editing, body movement therapy and narrative-based medicine.

Anita is a professional artist living in Goderich, Ontario and has enjoyed being a working artist, teaching classes and workshops for all ages in Ontario and in the Tampa Bay area since 2000. She is an Elected Member of CSPWC and the Western Ontario Director for CSPWC.

Astrid Pinnington, an avid gardener and cook with a particular interest in Preserving. She has been practicing the Art of Preserving for 25 years, with beginnings in church kitchens. Using local herbs, vegetables and fruits whenever possible she creates delicious jams, jellies, chutneys and pickles. Teaching and sharing her knowledge is a passion.

Bev Morgan is a proud member of the Southampton Art Centre, Federation of Canadian Artists and Saugeen Artists Guild. She enjoys sharing her Watercolour and Scratch Art passion to others privately, local community groups, zoom, cruise lines and online art courses (Udemy.com)

Bill is a landscape painter from Port Elgin Ontario. His work is bold and colourful in both Acrylics and Oils. Bill has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Guelph and an Honours Specialist Certificate in Fine Art Education from York University.

Bryce Jones is a commercial artist working in Television. A Graduate from Sheridan College BAA Animation, he enjoys splitting his time between California, BC and Toronto. During college he began the Pulptoons project (elevating craft to commercial projects) and has been a peer-mentor ever since. Bryce is classically trained but uses a cartoon approach to bring out personality, beauty and appeal in his drawings.

Carolyn is a wool painter and needle felter living and art making in St. Jacobs, ON. Wet and needle-felted art often creates reactions of wonder in people. Though wool has been used since antiquity, it is still not widely recognized for its modern use in art. Whimsical and majestic, fashionable and functional, wool is versatile, exciting and gorgeous.

Cindy is the owner of Conscious Creations Art in Lucknow, ON, and teaches over 30 craft classes. She has been teaching classes for 12 years. She is an artist and stained glass crafter and enjoys helping others make beautiful creations.

Dagmar works primarily in fibers as well as drawing. For number of years, she has been teaching courses in in fibers and drawing, helping her students to unfold their creativity. Her work was exhibited across Canada, the U.S.A., Europe and China.

Darlene believes the act of journaling has therapeutic, stress reducing powers, and is passionate about helping others find the freedom to express themselves within the pages of a personal journal. Her passion for recycling and recreating has taken her on another path learning the Art of Cartonnage, making fabric covered boxes.

As an adult, Greg sketches and paints to record daily life and the inspiration he finds while exploring new and sometimes faraway places. Plein air painting allows time for contemplation, revealing the true mood and character of a place.

Hi-Sook Barker is an experienced full time teacher known for floral and landscape paintings in an impressionistic style. She is an elected member of the C.S.P.W.C and a signature member of the T.W.S. Hi-Sook currently teaches at several locations throughout Durham Region.

As a visual artist and art instructor, Jacintha’s work is primarily in acrylics and mixed media as well as watercolour and ink. Using different techniques and tools and experimenting with pushing the boundaries of colour, form and the play of light has made her the artist that she is.

Janet's paintings are devoted to rugged landscapes in all seasons. Ranging from expansive panoramas to the tiniest lichen, she tries to connect the viewer with wilder textures of the natural world. She has an MFA from York University and has been an arts educator for 22 years.

Janice love to teach and see the success of her students as they are encouraged to create and enjoy their art to its fullest with more than 20 year experience and art sold in gallery’s around the world Janice loves to share her wealth of knowledge when teaching

Jen has had over 30 years of teaching experience and is passionate about sharing her joy of photography with others. The director of The Arts Warehouse in Port Elgin, Jen offers workshops for the beginner to advanced enthusiast.

John is an enthusiastic, passionate advocate for pushing paint. Over 25 years of classes, workshops and art schools, his own painting practice, shows and gallery representation is evidence of that commitment. Sharing that excitement & practical painting skills is what he does.

John nature and the hidden beauty of everyday images. John's work includes woodcarving, bark carving, soapstone carving, wire sculpture and photographic art.Novak is an Artist living in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. John has a passionate interest in the beauty of

Karen Brioux has spent the last 35 years teaching art to all ages. She studied fine arts at Sheridan College. She lives in Oakville. She has spent the past 10 years teaching art therapy at senior’s residences. She loves sharing her skills and her love of art.

Maria’s Italian heritage and the 15 years she lived in Pakistan greatly influenced her artwork. Each piece she creates is unique, embodies her holistic vision of the world, and is meant to inspire and uplift its viewers. Maria is a member of the Embroiderer’s Association of Canada.

Maria is an artist dedicated to making handcrafted jewelry using high quality materials such as gemstones, crystals, beads, sea glass, wire, and chain. She was born in Colombia, but has been living in Canada for over 30 years. She moved to Kincardine five years ago with her husband.

Marianne Gibson earned her Fine Art Honours B.A. from the University of Guelph. Working in various mediums, she has focused on encaustic for the past 14 years. Her art displays spontaneity and energy, be it the curves of a life drawing or the textural brushstrokes of encaustic.

Marion Anderson is an artist and art instructor based at Alder Creek Studio in New Dundee Ontario. She inspires her students by setting the example of ‘practicing what she preaches’!

Marta Scythes is an illustrator-researcher-educator. Her work has been published by Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins and McClelland & Stewart (UP NORTH nature series). She is currently collaborating with Queen's University, researching novel strategies for stroke rehabilitation.

Michele Van Maurik is an award winning and internationally recognized artist from Oakville Ontario who is best known for her larger than life, light filled floral paintings.Her work has been published in several major art publications and she is a sought after instructor.

Sharon started as an amateur sand sculptor at Sauble Beach more than a quarter of a century ago. Playing in the sand with her kids, Sharon created bigger and bigger castles until she was selected to appear on CBC’s Race Against the Tide. Her love for the art comes from a love of being at the beach, being creative and meeting people.

Tania Klimasko-Hoffman is an award winning watercolour painter. She taught Arts for WRDSB for 33 yrs. Using a loose, intuitive style; Tania paints vivid, colourful impressionistic landscapes, florals and portraits. She loves to travel and paint plein air in the Canadian north.

Yasmine Louis is a silkscreen artist based in Toronto. She has featured her printed products in the largest arts and craft shows across Canada. In the past few years, she has taken her work in many directions, including public art and installations.