Member Directory

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Visual and Performing Arts School

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Artisan

Marilyn was born and raised in Manitoba. She graduated with a B.Sc. from the University of Manitoba, and worked in the Information Technology field in several provinces in Canada. She has called Richmond home since 1991. After retirement in 1996, Marilyn became interested in decoupage. She is self-taught and developed her own techniques for designing, applying the cutouts and finishing the surface of the pieces. The finish is built up through many applications of three types of varnish. While her goal is to make attractive " table art" for the home, she also wants her work to be functional and useful over a long period of time, and she wants it to be fun. This gave her the idea of making coasters that fit together like a puzzle to solve. She also creates pots, serving trays and napkin rings using the same decoupage techniques. At present, Marilyn divides her time between her decoupage craft and free-lance writing

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Jeweller

A native Vancouverite, now living in Langley for the last 40 plus years, Eric learned jewellery making at the Vancouver Vocational Institute and diamond setting in Tucson AZ. He is mainly self taught. Eric has exhibited at the Richmond Gem and Mineral shows. Most of his work is done in silver, creating various style earrings, sterling silver rings with semi-precious stones and gold with precious gems.

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Potter

Born in Langley, Janet now resides in Victoria. She has been involved in the field of visual design for over 25 years completing a Fine and Performing Arts BA at Simon Fraser University and an MA, with Distinction, in computing in Design at Middlesex University in the UK. Janet’s visual design background guides the form, balance, colour and proportion of her clay work. She creates her functional thrown stoneware pieces at a collaborative studio in west Victoria.

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Glass

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Artist/Artisan

Born in 1945 Lee started painting at the age of 6, but her art was put on hold at the age of 8, while she pursued a passion for music. In 2003 Lee finally had the opportunity to go back to her love of art. As an Artist and Artisan, she enjoys experimenting with the challenging medium of acrylics in her extensive venue. Her work is sold exclusively through the Artisans Galleria, and is appreciated around the world. Lee is also the secretary for The Community Arts Council of Richmond

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Woodwork

Swiss born, Marco now resides in Richmond with his wife. He is an award winning Wood artist and has won 1st place, best in division at the Richmond Carving show, expert and people's choice at the annual Pacific Woodworker's competition as well as many more. His work has also been featured on TV and in magazines. He is noted for his amazing 2x4 creations such as the lathe, swiss army knife and Gutenberg Printing press as well as his life size wood turned tricycle.

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Artist

Born in Richmond, Shelley has been painting with watercolour since 2002. She loves painting nature, florals and landscapes of local scenes, trying to capture the light and atmosphere of our dazzling, rugged West Coast. She loves the luminous and impressionistic quality of watercolour as well as the "accidents" that can happen on the paper. Shelley has shown her work at Richmond City Hall, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Richmond Art Gallery, Kelowna Art Gallery as well as at the Artisan's Galleria

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Violinist

Angela is a violinist who has played as soloist on CBC TV and radio with the VSO, the Abbottsford Symphony and number of community orchestras. A member for many years of the CBC radio & Vancouver Opera Orchestras, she has also performed as a freelance player with the VSO. She is an associate concertmaster of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and has been a guest concertmaster of the CBC Radio Orchestra, the Saskatoon Symphony and for several years with the Abbottsford Symphony. She is a respected teacher, associated with Douglas College, Vancouver Academy and the Arts Connection.

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Chartered Accountant

Bruce, took over as CA of the CACR for the 2005/2006 financial period and has been our accountant ever since. He is well versed in "plain talk" when it comes to financial and accounting matters, making it easy for everyone to understand what could otherwise be difficult to comprehend. As a partner in a large, well respected accounting firm, he brings with him all the resources of a large firm with the ease and friendliness of the "guy next door". The CACR has no hesitation in recommending Bruce for any group, organization or business large or small and we thank Bruce for all his help and guidance thus far.

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Webmaster etc.

Mike Clarke and his company, Pioneer Networks, is responsible for our new updated website as well as taking care of our computer needs and problems connected with our recent move. Mike has been a "computer guy" for over 30 years and is webmaster and designer of many websites. The Community Arts Council of Richmond is very greatful to Mike for all the time and effort that he has put into making our website more user friendly for our members and more interesting to those browsing it. Thank you from the Board of Directors of the CACR.

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http://www.pioneernetworks.ca

Pottery

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http://www.peterdanielsfineart.com

Artist

Originally from the Prairies Donna moved to Delta over 20 years ago and the local ocean and wildlife became her inspiration. In 1998 Donna became interested in pen and ink drawing and today she often incorporates several mediums such as watercolour, acrylics, pen and ink and pencil crayons into her work. She is a member of the Delta Artist's Guild and often shows her art in the Longhouse Art Gallery in Delta and from May through September at the Lac Le Jeune Lodge in B.C.

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