Instructors
Adrian Golban Sculpture
Adrian is known for his large scale public works of art, which grace numerous public and private collections. His goal is to teach students the alphabet of sculpture’s visual elements and shapes.
Alison Montgomery Watercolour
Alison lives and works in Saskatoon and has been painting in watercolour for almost 40 years. As an art educator and practicing artist, she provides practical advice and helpful feedback, and encourages students to share knowledge, exchange understandings, and explore new ideas.
Ashley Loehndorf Children's Art Education
Ashley has taught many painting workshops over the years and loves supporting and inspiring students of all ages. She provides the freedom and encouragement to help them take the reins and allow their own expression to flow through.
Carol Wylie BA, BFA, MFA Drawing and Painting
Carol Wylie is a portrait and figuration painter with over 30 years of experience.
Jennifer Olauson Fused Glass
Jennifer has over a decade of professional glass art experience. She believes that the charm of glass can be available to anyone, and seeks to guide her students in exploring their unique vision as they create beautiful art.
Jill Cope Textiles
Jill is a graduate of the Advanced Art and Artisanship Certificate Program and loves to take traditional materials and make them into something non-traditional. She hopes to instill in her students a love of creativity and to have the courage to try new things.
Kara Perpelitz Spinning
Kara is a Master Spinner and Fibre Artist. She believes a solid foundation in "the rules" of any craft is the key to learning how to break them to create art with the best success. As an instructor she creates a brave space for students to learn and explore all the opportunities the fibre arts have to offer.
Laura St. Pierre BA, BFA, MFA Photography
Laura works primarily in photography, video and installation. Her current research explores sustainable approaches to image making.
Lenneke Verweij Stained Glass and Mosaics
Lenneke has enjoyed different art mediums since she was a young child. As an artist and an educator, the traditional methods of working with stained glass are her main interest, including making windows and lamps with lead or foil work, and painting on glass to add detail.
Lia ter Heide BA, MA, MFA Painting, Drawing, Intermedia, and Children's Art Education
Lia ter Heide is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator whose work has been exhibited internationally, and published in and on the covers of several books. Her approach to teaching explores possibility, facilitates discovery, and inspires delight.
Maya Kolen BEd Children's Art Education
Maya Kolen is a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work blends a range of materials and methods with a focus on personal expression, critical reflection, and creative joy. She is passionate about helping others connect with themselves and the world through the art-making process.
Patrick Bulas BFA, MFA Printmaking
Patrick Bulas is an artist and printmaker with over 25 years of experience in relief printing. As an art educator, he believes in both the practical and conceptual value of community. He provides a technical foundation for students so they may advance to discovery and joy in the creative process.
Robin Adair BFA, MA, PhD Drawing, Painting, Art Journaling and Children's Art Education
Robin Adair is a visual artist and art educator who has been teaching in Saskatoon for over 15 years. He believes that when students are given understandable tools to practice in a safe environment they are eventually empowered to take ownership over their own creative development.
Shona Iverson BEd Photography
Shona is a nature photographer and high school photography teacher. She encourages her students to recognize that photography is a creative endeavour, not simply a documentary process.