Angela Hennessey, SCA
Laurie Waller Benson grew up in Pointe Claire, Québec, where she took Art and Design classes at Stewart Hall, winning a Design Award when she was in her teens. She took Mount Allison's summer course in landscape painting when she was 17, then attended Bishop's University on scholarship, where she combined Acting and Stage Design, earning a Double Honours Degree and a University Award.
Moving to Toronto, she continued a professional Acting career, performing in theatres and commercials across Canada. She also worked in Production and Design with the Toronto Irish Players, winning “Best Visual Presentation” in the Toronto Multicultural Theatre Festival for the production of "Translations". One of her last professional jobs in Toronto before relocating to Cannington was doing the voice of Bedtime Bear and others in "The Care Bears”.
Keeping her creative energies flowing to young people is a passion. Having taught Art, Music and French in the Montessori system she is now teaching Acting for Young People at Act One Studios in Pickering and Music at the Kawartha Farm School.
Laurie has won major awards in several media, at the Oshawa Art Association’s and Ajax Creative Arts' Juried Art Shows, First Prize in landscape in the Algonquin Outfitters Art Contest, and Mayor's Prize at the Pine Ridge Arts Council Show. Her designs for laser cut metal banners were chosen to decorate the streets of Cannington, Sunderland and Beaverton in Brock Township.
She continues to experiment with sculpture, costuming, print-making and painting, and is a member of the Cannington Haunted Attraction Creative Team, creating corpses and zombies and road kill!
This year the group won First Prize in the Cannington Santa Parade, with the theme “A Hogwart's Christmas”, and Laurie created 11 “Mandrakes” to be re-potted in the Hogwart's Greenhouse. Laurie herself played Professor Sprout.
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Penny Clayton Penny's Pots - About 12 years ago I decided to take a beginner's wheel class and got hooked. I am lucky enough to be able to do most of my work in my home studio but I do belong to a guild where I continue to take classes and learn new techniques. I often create my pieces at home and glaze and fire them at the guild to take advantage of the larger equipment and creative community.I have found that creating something useful and attractive from a clump of raw clay is very satisfying. Most of my work is for functional items like mugs, plates and bowls, but sometimes I will create something whimsical like garden gnomes. I enjoy the challenge of doing commissioned pieces that are custom made to specifications for something the client hasn't been able to find or as a personalized and thoughtful gift.My hope is that when someone purchases my work they will smile and enjoy it for years to come.
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After a fulfilling 34-year career at Durham College, Suzanne embraced retirement with enthusiasm. She and her husband, Wes, now reside in Beaverton, where they enjoy the tranquility of their hobby farm. Surrounded by the beauty of nature and the lively antics of their beloved animals, Suzanne finds endless artistic inspiration in her new surroundings. Her passion for gardening has blossomed in retirement, allowing her to connect even more deeply with the natural world and infuse her artistic endeavors with fresh, vibrant energy.
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In addition to her personal artistic pursuits, Darlene has established herself as a sought-after commissioned artist, undertaking various projects over the years. Her creativity knows no bounds, as evidenced by her unique paintings on unconventional canvases such as old saws, saw blades, and paddles. These distinctive pieces have found homes in both private collections and esteemed establishments, with some being showcased and sold at places like Commodore Antiques and Shirley's Country Clutter. Darlene's journey as an artist is a testament to her unwavering dedication and boundless creativity, continually evolving and leaving an indelible mark on those who encounter her work. Beyond visual art, Darleneis also a proficient musician, proficiently playing a diverse range of instruments, including African drums, in her local community of Beaverton. Her musical prowess recently led her to join the band Flashback, where she intends to contribute her talents on keyboards, guitar, and potentially other instruments as the need arises.
Teaching, studying, travel and life experiences have influenced John's Art. Painting remains his first love, but stained Glass and glass fusion have became another creative passion.
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Resident of Beaverton in Brock, I grew up in Pefferlaw Ontario. I’ve always used drawing, painting, sculpting, music and digital animation as a form of self expression, but it was not until I was in college for law & administration that I realized how important the arts were to me. After I graduated, I attended one year for animation at Durham college, and further realized my desire to operate completely free from any established discipline or a traditional school setting, and instead continue in the autodidactic approach to artistic expression, self discovery & spirituality.
Photographer Carlos Ferguson aptly uses the shutter speed in capturing these images that can be visualize as silent sound. Working in musical venues as The Rex, Trane Studio, TO Jazz Festival or Mariposa Folk Festival he has captured images that speaks to the soul. It is a informative process from photographer and musical artist to the viewer that a still moment silently speaks to you.
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