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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 participated in shows in New York, Winnipeg, and Montreal.Her paintings are in private and corporate collections in Europe and Canada including the Colart Collection in Montreal.  


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.


Stewart Fletcher


is an internationally recognized Multi­disciplinary Artist. He has a DEC in Fine Arts from John Abbott College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University. His masterful works and outstanding technical abilities have enabled him to successfully market and sell his work internationally for over 25 years. His professional, honest and straightforward approach to art making has brought him hundreds of sales in Asia, the Americas, Australia and Europe.


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 a B.F.A. in Art Education and is completing her Masters in Art Therapy 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.


Erik H. Goulet


has been active in the film industry since 1990. After studying stop­motion animation at Concordia University in Montreal, he worked in the film business in animation houses before joining Softimage in 1998 as a 3D product specialist. In his spare time, he continues to produce puppet­based animated shorts and teaches stop­motion animation at Concordia.



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.