Since 2004, Emily offers art workshops independently, and offers workshops in and out of the institution. In 2019, she became a member with MASC; The Artists Inspire Program with the English Language Arts Network (ELAN). She has worked with youngsters, teens, adults and seniors in all media, for leisure (as emotional outlet), education, and portfolio development.

Workshops are designed to accommodate specific group needs, interests, skill sets and talents. Media include: painting, drawing, mixed-media, land art and projects for public spaces (art in relation to the urban or rural environment). Contact Emily to book a session or to discuss more. Rates vary for schools, groups and individuals. Accommodates all ages & needs, in English and French. Currently booking school visits for 2020/2021. Please view her most recent workshop offerings here: Programs + Newsletter.

MASC – This year, I’m happy to be included as an artist on the roster for the arts organization MASC. Working out of diverse cultural traditions, MASC artists offer workshops, performances, artist-in-residence programs and professional development in music, dance, drama, literary, media and visual arts. MASC programs are delivered to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board as well as all English and French school boards in Eastern Ontario and West Quebec. My programs are offered to students in Kindergarten up to Grade 12, and to youth and adults in a variety of community settings (daycares, museums, NCC, festivals and seniors venues.)

Ontario College of Teachers – I’m also an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) licensed teacher, fluent in English and French and able to work in diverse environments on both sides of the river, throughout the National Capital region.

Artists Inspire Program – If you’re a school in Québec and looking for funding opportunities to bring me into your school, please know that every English public elementary and secondary school is eligible for a $1500 grant thanks to funding from the Government of Canada. Artists Inspire is an English Language Arts Network (ELAN) ArtEd Initiative in partnership with LEARN. The program is fully explained in this brochure. 

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This unique workshop enables participants to learn the basics of germination while experiencing the magic of living, breathing embroidered tapestries, with roots that bind to fabric as growing thread. This is a great way to experiment on a small-scale tapestry while learning concrete growing tricks that may be translated into one’s own creative practice. Materials include burlap, seeds and mineral supplements. Download illustrated recipe on Living Tapestries. Recette pour une tapisserie vivante. 

Want to book a workshop? Download Living Tapestry Workshops to learn more.

Emily facilitates art and ecology workshops in public schools with the Culture in the Schools Program. Her profile with them can be viewed on page 18 of the Bottin culture. The Quebec Ministry of Culture covers the cost for each visit.

View Emily’s workshop offerings here, and her most recent newsletter for more detailed info.

Fall and Spring workshops for schools across the regions of Quebec are being booked, but dates are limited. If you’re a teacher in Quebec, and want Emily in for these programs, please contact her to discuss what program you would like her to bring to your school.

I have taught independently as well as at the Ottawa School of Art since 2004, and am co-founder/director of a Summer Art & Nature themed Camp at 100 Mile Farm in Wakefield, Quebec (est. 2009).