SUPPORTIVE ARTS THURSDAY MORNINGS

Judy Anderson is an artist and educator and manages Public Programs at the Elora Centre for the Arts. She has run the Supportive Arts program since 2017, creating art projects that embrace diversity and are engaging for artists of all abilities. Judy is passionate for creativity in all its forms and is particularly fascinated by shadowy storytelling, the curious imaginations of children, and the unique abilities within each of us. Judy studied at Ontario College of Art & Design and  the University of Guelph. She makes her playful and peculiar brand of art under the name kukucaju.com

Eileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 20 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Guelph School of Art, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen owns and operated the Arthur School of Art, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario.  www.arthurschoolofart.com

Stephanie Lines-Toohill brings her magical mix of compassion, creativity, and mindfulness to everything she does. She reminds us to pause and find wonder in unexpected places. She helps us let go of our worries and to be brave. Steph also runs Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace, a collaborative community space of connection. You might find her on a forest walk where she finds calming inspiration and beautiful found objects. Stephanie has been leading youth art groups and community art opportunities for over 15 years. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer!