RESIDENT ARTISTS

A unique aspect of The Old School House Arts Centre is the fact that it is a living gallery where artists working in a variety of media practice their skill and creativity.  Visitors have the opportunity to see the artists at work and discuss different techniques while getting a first hand perspective of the creative process.

Represented media include watercolour, acrylics, pastels, pottery, sculpture, woodturning, fabric arts, and photography.  The finished works of the artists are on display and available for sale in their studios.  Many people who come to TOSH consider the artist studios the high point of their visit.

Eyes on You:

Mary Leigh Campbell is a successful fabric artist. Her clothing line, "Wear Art Thou" is available as far away as Nova Scotia.

Jason Marlow:

Jason is a woodturner of international repute. His work is unique, and some of his most outstanding pieces include Celtic-styled helmets. Recent works exhibit a decidedly West Coast influence.

Don Emerson:

Anne Marie Veale:

Anne Marie's pottery is folkloric and whimsical. Place settings as well as accent pieces are available in her studio. Anne Marie also instructs children's pottery classes.

Studio 5:

Jonathan Rout is a silversmith. His jewellery is very popular all over Vancouver Island. There is a variety of pieces available in the studio, and Jonathan also does commission work.

Studio 8:

Studios 8 and 9 are located on the Gallery Level. Studio 8 exhibits the work of two watercolour artists, Ivor Cohen and Elena Travanut, as well as Vivien Frow, who is a multi-media artist. .

Studio 9:

Studio 9 exhibits the work of:

• Janice Bridgman, an oil and acrylic painter
• Elaine Thompson Hunter, a watercolour painter
• Leigh Buchanan, an oil and acrylic painter
• Tony Stuart, a pastel artist
• Maureen Walker, who paints on silk