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2017 Show

Great Big Love, oil by Kim Johnston.

Great Big Love, oil by Kim Johnston.

A Land for All Seasons is the title for our 2017 exhibition, which takes place February 5 – March 5, 2017 at Homer Watson House and Gallery in Kitchener, Ontario.  Opening reception is Sunday, February 5 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

The show is a collection of celebratory images of Canada, revealing an exuberant use of colour and a love for landscape.  The styles range from realism to abstraction, and reflect the different ways each artist honours the peace, the openness, and the freedoms of this country.

Participating artists are: Deborah Dryden (encaustic), Carol Hughes (watercolour), Kim Johnston (oils, watercolour and pastel), Mary Karavos (paper collage), Jean Loney (mosaic), Leslie Miles (soft pastels and mixed media), Gail Root (oils and chalk pastel), and Susan Strachan Johnson (fibre mixed media).

Latest News from Members!

Our members have been very busy! First of all, don’t miss the opening of the latest show by Connections Fibre Artists, titled Celebrating the Group of Seven, which includes work by our own Helen Hughes. It runs from April 5 to June 8 at Wellington  County Museum, and the opening reception is on  Friday April 4th, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Connections show, April to June

Show poster

If you want to see a spectacular Tom Thomson type work in textile, don’t miss this piece by Helen. The Museum charges a nominal entrance fee during regular daily open hours, but no fee is charged the evening of the opening. So that’s a good time to go!
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Another show, which involves work by Helen, Deb and Leslie, will open this week of March 24th, at the Boathouse on Gordon St in Guelph, and it will be up until the first week of June. This show represents current art of the Studio Tour membership.
Just longing for Spring? Seen any robins? Well, they’re coming! Here is a lovely watercolour by Kim Johnston, which is currently included in her solo show in the main lobby of Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, as part of Art in Public Places (organized by the Elora Arts Council.) Kim’s work will be there until the end of April.

Robin's Nest, K Johnston

Watch this space!

 

WELCOME DEBORAH DRYDEN

Deborah Dryden

Statement

As an artist and art teacher, creativity has always been at the centre of my life. I have explored a wide variety of art forms (printmaking, clay, watercolour, acrylic, glass mosaic) in order to translate an idea or image into a successful visual statement.  Currently I have chosen the medium of encaustic – painting with pigmented melted bees’ wax.  Its translucency, texture and rich colour allow for endless possibilities. In my artwork I explore the layers, connections and textures in my life and in the world I see.

Bio

A practicing artist in Guelph for over 30 years, Deborah Dryden graduated from the University of Guelph with a B. A. in Fine Art.  Next, building on her B. Ed. from Dalhousie University, Deborah became Director/Curator of the Nova Scotia Museum of Fine Art where she implemented art classes for children taught by local artists. Returning to Guelph, Deborah was a full time educator and also offered adult art workshops at a variety of conferences and universities.  Deborah herself remained a lifelong student, continuously enhancing her techniques through courses at Toronto School of Art, Haliburton School of Fine Art, International Encaustic Conferences and Cullowhee Mountain Arts. Deborah is a member of the Whitestone Gallery in Guelph and the Harris Collection at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

A practicing artist in Guelph for over 30 years, Deborah Dryden graduated from the University of Guelph with a B. A. in Fine Art.  Next, building on her B. Ed. from Dalhousie University, Deborah became Director/Curator of the Nova Scotia Museum of Fine Art where she implemented art classes for children taught by local artists. Returning to Guelph, Deborah was a full time educator and also offered adult art workshops at a variety of conferences and universities.  Deborah herself remained a lifelong student, continuously enhancing her techniques through courses at Toronto School of Art, Haliburton School of Fine Art, International Encaustic Conferences and Cullowhee Mountain Arts. Deborah is a member of the Whitestone Gallery in Guelph and the Harris Collection at the Elora Centre for the Arts. 

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