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Claudine Ascher


is a professional artist for more than 18 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts (1974) and a Diploma in Education (1976) from McGill University, as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (1983) from Concordia University, and a Master of Art Education from Concordia University (2005).  A certified teacher since 1978, she has taught art technique and practiced at Arts Centers around Montreal and in Banff.


Michael MacDonald (guitar)


Studied music at McGill University and Concordia University and has taught guitar for 14 years.  He has experience teaching music at the elementary and secondary levels and works as a performer in the Montreal area.


Janette Haggar


has a DEC in ceramic technology from Abbott College and a Masters in Art Education from Concordia University. She has experience teaching at the preschool through to university level.


Bev Wight


is a professional artist who has studied painting, visual design, and art theory in university and with many notable professional artists. She has taught both adults and children and has participated in shows in New York, Winnipeg, and Montreal. She has been an art adjudicator for several years and is supportive of local art groups. 


Deirdre McCay


has been painting and teaching in Montreal for 25 years. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in painting from Boston University and has finished a Masters Degree in Art Education at McGill University.


Sheryl Ann Medicoff


is an event, corporate and portrait photographer for 10 years. She photographed Concordia University's 2001 promotional campaign, CJA's fundraising campaigns in 1998 and 2002 and for 8 years was the photographer for the Pulp and Paper Convention. 


Tracey Steele (piano)


studied with the Royal Toronto Conservatory and has over 15 years experience teaching music. She also has 20 years of experience in dance of all types, has taught at a top-ranked competitive dance school and has performed in a leading Hip-Hop dance troupe in Montreal.


Branka Marinkovic Forte


has painted and studied throughout Canada, the USA and Europe.  She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and art history from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston.   Her paintings are in private collections in Canada and Europe.


Shiva Kaffash Mohammadi


is completing a BFA in Art Education at Concordia University and has taught at the Summer Fine Arts Camp for three years.



Stewart Fletcher


Is a professional visual artist.  He received a DEC in Fine Arts at John Abbott College (1983) and a bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University (1986). Brought to National attention in a documentary produced for the Life Channel in 2001, he was a member the Faculty of Drawing and Painting at the Saidye Bronfman Centre for the Arts in Montreal and is actively involved in the art community, producing, promoting and exhibiting his work in Canada and abroad. His work can be found in almost a hundred private and corporate collections internationally. 


Helga Schleeh


has a bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University
and has been teaching art at College Interdec, the Visual Arts Centre, and giving workshops across Canada and the U.S.


Cheryl Miller


has a D.E.C. in Creative Arts and has recently completed her B.F.A. in Art Education at Concordia University.  She is a mixed-media artist, and a portrait and event photographer.  Cheryl has experience teaching art with all age levels.


Melanie Matthews


Studied at Dawson College and Concordia University.  She has pursued an art career for the last 25 years ans is currently a working artist for Golden Artist Colours.


Charlie Rossen


is currently pursuing a DEC in Theatre at John Abbott College.  He has taught at both the Fine Arts Camp and DCA's Saturday theatre classes and has appeared in many local theatrical productions and films.


Megan Bradley


is currently pursuing a DEC in Professional Theatre at John Abbott College.


Kim Vergil


has been teaching and creating with branches for the last 13 years making rustic structures for the garden. She worked with clients like the Botanical Gardens of Montreal, Flora International as well as private and public gardens.


James Olmsted


is a professional musician who studied at John Abbott College under Trevor Payne and in the Vanier Music Program. As well as participating in various music competitions, he has also been a member of a rock band that performed throughout the Montreal area.