Art Aurora 2014

All of my pieces were accepted.

Ontario's Dark Reformatory Past

I just watched the following video, aired on TVO last evening. It is the story of what transpired to a friend of mine, Velma Demerson, when she fell in love with a Chinese Canadian man and became pregnant with his child in the 1930's. Her book, "Incorrigible" recounts the entire case.
http://ww3.tvo.org/video/196669/constance-backhouse-ontarios-dark-reformatory-past

Velma Demerson and I at her birthday party in Toronto.

Velma Demerson and her book, "Incorrigible".

A great mathematician

 Sometimes a brilliant mathematician can get clouded by the numbers and forget what s(he) started out calculating in the first place!

"Fleece On"

     This fabric is easy to work with, practical, and comes in a variety of colours and textures.  It is essential that you use 100% polyester thread, a stretch machine needle and a zig-zag stitch while sewing your garment.

finger-less mitts

great for driving

Ali's pajamas

Collage Making in Collingwood

Stay at a chalet in Collingwood, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, 2 pools, a clubhouse, mini-golf, trails, a restaurant, and other amenities. 

Begin each day with a hike up Blue Mountain, followed by a swim in one of the resort’s pools, eat a delicious home-made lunch, sip on a glass of wine and settle into a collage making class.

Evenings include a wonderful meal, more wine, more art lessons.

2-nights accommodation, meals, materials and art classes

$399 -  Choose from one of the following dates: July 12-14, 14-16, 16-18, 2014

Self-portrait, collage, ©2013

Noble Institution for Environmental Peace - I'm Teaching in November!

          Well, after 4 months off, I will once again be in front of a classroom on Monday.  I will be teaching at Wycliffe College (U. of T.) for the month of November.  Nineteen teachers and department heads will be arriving from Shanghai, China on Sunday and I will be teaching them about our educational system.

          I have taught international students before and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  Last evening I submitted my final draft of my course curriculum and this morning I sent off my student handouts to be printed for the first week of classes.  Truly exciting!!

Halloween

          I started the day by walking to yoga class, weight-training, and finally walking to my friend, Camilla's (pseudonym).  Total distance walked, had to be 4 kilometers.  We sewed for a couple of hours and I chatted with her husband, who always makes me laugh.

          Then my son and I went grocery shopping; I cooked and put out the Halloween candy.  It's pouring rain outside, making it difficult for the children to "trick or treat".


          About 15 kids came, dressed in creative costumes, enjoying the event in spite of adverse weather conditions.