Cassandra Ferguson

INSTRUCTOR View Classes > MFA, BFA Canadian artist Cassandra Ferguson is fueled by the seductive character of common objects and manufactured environments. Her work produces sculptures and drawings that reveal an interest in architecture, industrial manufacture and design practices. She explores a multi-faceted relationship to objects and spaces that draws from, and is reminiscent of, furniture design and architecture, […]

Ariella Boltinsky

INSTRUCTOR View Classes > B.F.A., Hons. Ariella is a lover of craft and a textile artist, having earned her Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts from McMaster University in 2023. Her creative journey is fueled by a desire to explore and master a diverse array of artistic skills and techniques, and to educate and inspire others […]

Giulia Morosin

INSTRUCTOR View Classes >  As an avid walker and hiker, Giulia’s love of the Canadian landscape provides the inspiration needed to create bold and bright acrylic paintings. Finding shapes and layers of colour within the landscape are what bring these paintings to life. The ever-changing Canadian seasons allow for experimentation in movement and expression while […]

Heather Smith

INSTRUCTOR View Classes > B.A., Hons. When I was about 11, my first favourite fine-artist was Rene Magritte for his striking but simple dream-like compositions; Since then I’ve remained drawn to imagery that conveys a subtle surreality. My visual style and imagery are also influenced heavilly by children’s book illustrations and by a lifelong fascination […]

Amanda Kopas

INSTRUCTOR View Classes > BFA Amanda Kopas is an emerging artist based in Hamilton Ontario. Amanda attended Haliburton School of the Arts for an intensive 1 semester program in ceramics and upon graduating in 2013 she bridged into the second year of the ceramics diploma program at Sheridan College in 2014. Amanda continued on to […]

Siobhan Lynch

INSTRUCTOR View Classes > Passionate about glass, Siobhan creates vibrant artworks that reflect her innate understanding of the interplay between glass and light. She is a graduate of the University of Guelph and Fanshawe College and works out of her studio, Siobhan Lynch Glass in Dundas. Located on Mineral Springs Road, the studio features her […]

Dawn Hackett-Burns

INSTRUCTOR View Classes > Acclaimed ceramic artist and Sheridan grad, Dawn Hackett-Burns lives in Greensville, ON and has been teaching children’s clay classes for over 10 years. Her own clay practice often references place and culture and utilizes pattern and repetition. Nature is also a recurring subject. She has a gift for designing lessons and […]

Wayne Moore

INSTRUCTOR View Classes > DVSA Currently teaching Painting & Sculpture at Mohawk College, Con. Ed, and Dundas Valley School of Art. Previously taught at Sheridan College, Con Ed. , the Art Gallery of Burlington, Visual Arts Mississauga, and Oakvile Art Society.  BACKGROUND & TRAINING Ontario College of Art – Toronto – Drawing & Painting. EXHIBITIONS […]

Ward Shipman

INSTRUCTOR View Classes > B.A., B.Ed Ward Shipman’s gift is expressed, not only in his consistently impressive output of personal and commissioned work, but also in his dedicated career as art educator. He is a teacher of many years for Hamilton’s high schools, Mohawk College, and Dundas Valley School of Art. As the best example […]

Tina Destro

INSTRUCTOR View Classes > B.A. Tina has years of experience teaching and developing art programs for children and has worked not only at DVSA, but also The Art Gallery of Hamilton and The Burlington Art Centre. Previously, she spent five years teaching art programs at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, women’s shelters and senior facilities. […]