Mieke Martin-Soontiens believes in developing an infallible technique, then allowing inspiration to complete the process of creation. After two decades, the Dutch-born artist still sees herself as a student. Inspiration comes from her world-wide treks. Mieke adds...
Ted Williams moved from Toronto to Bracebridge in 1978. Ted, along with his wife, Dorothy (Dodie), regularly exhibited their art at the Summer Show. His first love was photography and later hand bound books. When Ted passed away, Dodie established the Ted Williams...
Jon Partridge trained at Georgian College, then taught at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario before moving to Muskoka in 1974. Jon finds endless personal fulfillment in exploring new designs, making and finishing one-of-a-kind sculptural vessels, decorative stoneware...
Betty Reynolds learned the fundamentals of her craft by attending numerous workshops. An accomplished silversmith, Betty has also taught courses. Betty shared her craft with Walter, her husband. Together, the Reynolds were inventive as Walter constructed their own...
Joe Fawn was born in 1911 in Toronto, Ontario. At the age of 18, he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather when he started a five-year apprenticeship as a stone cutter. He did not make this his life’s work as he worked for Phillips Electronics in...
Frank and Phoebe Roads were born and raised on the Gibson Reserve, just outside of Bala, Ontario. Frank was born in 1909 and Phoebe in 1917, they married in 1933. For as long as they can remember, Frank and Phoebe have been involved with native crafts. Their craft...
Etta Ortwein did much to ensure that the tradition of rug hooking was not forgotten. Her talent is preserved in the pieces themselves and in the wisdom and skills she passed on to others. Hooking rugs had been on the periphery of Etta's experience since...
Watercolour painting by Jean Bishop
Watercolour painting by Joy Milburn