DAC Artist in the Spotlight: Artist Under Glass- Bridget Wilson

 

"I have always been a practical person. I want my work to reflect that. As beautiful as 'glass' can be on its own, it can also be functional. From my panels, room-dividers and tables to platters, bowls and garden art, there is no limit." – Bridget Wilson

Intrigued by the variation created by light passing through colour and texture, Bridget marveled at the ever-changing palettes that could be created with stained glass. It was here that she believed she could take a contemporary approach to a traditional art form.

So following a lengthy career in the field of Human Resources, Bridget decided to return to the arts, her true inspiration and passion. Having attended York University's Fine Arts Program, she continued to expand her knowledge by participating in many workshops and self-study.

Since the inception of her business Bridget Wilson Art-Glass & Design over ten years ago, Bridget has applied her knowledge and enthusiasm towards the design, fabrication and installation of essentially flat pieces of glass into artistically functional furniture and accent pieces. These creations can be seen in homes and businesses across North America.

While continuing to work with Stained Glass and Mosaics, Bridget has embarked on a new journey into the world of Fused and Slumped glass. The fluidity of the molten glass is unpredictable thus creating something that is truly one of a kind. Using primarily black and iridized glass has produced some original stunning and elegant pieces.

Recently Bridget's talent was recognized by the Dufferin Arts Council with receipt of the Reed T Cooper Bursary in Visual Arts. Established by the Council in 2007, this award of $3,000 is made annually to a local professional artist who displays a unique talent and potential for excellence and is made possible through generous donations to the Bursary fund by members of the Arts Council.

Bridget Wilson
ART GLASS & DESIGN 70 Madill Drive, R.R. # 4 Orangeville, ON, L9W 2Z1
T: (519) 938-5501 (519) 938-5501
Email: bw@artglass-design.com

Jan 25 - Silver Surfers at Orangeville Public Library

January 21 - Getting to an Abstract Painting with Didi Gadjanski

For many artists, the world of abstract painting is a mystery. How do you get from an image, a photograph or a drawing, to an abstract painting of the image.

Come and spend a day with Didi Gadjanski and learn how to construct an abstract painting, how to get from an image to something that has visual coherence and is not just a random mess of colour. The workshop will be directed to construction of an abstract painting, what are the elements that you need to understand so that the painting has visual appeal, what is the thinking process, what are the steps and so on.

There will be two demonstrations, both in acrylic, one based on a floral image and the other based on a landscape. However, the workshop is not restricted to painting with acrylics. There will be many opportunities for questions, as well as for painting, and critique and guidance from Didi.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for set up. Tea/coffee and snacks will be complimentary but please bring your own lunch (optionally your own coffee cup).

Place: Victoria Parks Community Centre, Mono Mills
Date: January 21, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Workshop Fees: 2011 Orangeville Art Group members: $50; Non-members: $70. Non-members may join the OAG at the workshop.

For further information and to register, please contact Warren Galloway at wgalloway@rogers.com or 519-307-0210.

Jan 11 to Feb 29 - Life Drawing Classes

Winter Session: Wednesday Jan 11 – Feb 29 (8 weeks) 7 pm to 10 pm
Spring Session: Wednesday Mar 21 – May 9 (8 weeks) 7 pm to 10 pm

Cost $160. No instructor

Life drawing sessions available at an in home studio located near Shelburne. Artists work from a live nude model in the style and medium of their choice (please refrain from using solvents in class). Typically the group works through a series of short warm-up poses before settling into longer sustained poses.

Both male and female models will take part. Class size is limited to six artists. All experience levels are welcome to register. Drawing boards are provided and three easels are available for use – please bring your own materials.

Please email Jen Main at fourmonkeys@live.ca to register.

Jan 16, 23, & 30 - MEMOIR and CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

The Dufferin Arts Council and Orangeville Public Library

Present a workshop series

MEMOIR and CREATIVE WRITING

Start the New Year on a FUN and engaging note – one that gives meaning and pleasure to your life.

with Nora Zylstra-Savage

 Monday, Jan. 16, 23 and 30

1:00 to 4:00pm

Orangeville Library, Broadway and Mill Street

Cost: $130 for all three afternoons

                    Tickets may be purchased 

by calling Frances MacFarlane, 519-925-1456 OR by email:frances.macfarlane@earthlink.net

Jan 9 - Join Us for Lunch at the Globe with Signe Ball

Signe Ball, Publisher and Editor of In the Hills and Publisher of Food in the Hills - Some call her Wonder Woman, but we all know her as the woman whose magazine others have tried to model themselves on, but not one can equal. She is our champion of “the hills”! Her strength in attracting outstanding writers gives us all a reason to be proud.
 

A gentle reminder that we have reluctantly raised our price for the luncheons and speakers to $20.00.

Reservations

We continue with Judy and Paul Lansing as our “ticketmaster” outlet. Please phone them to reserve at 519-942-4049. Also phone if you need to cancel! Phone by the Friday before the luncheon. 

We give Beth and David our numbers on Saturday morning so that they can order sufficient food and we are billed according to that number. As Beth and David always have a little extra, we can add a few last minute members up to Sunday night, but we are billed for the number we quote on Saturday morning. If you find you can attend but have no reservation, call Judy up to Sunday night to see if there is space.

Donating to the Dufferin Arts Council

At this time of year, requests for donations are quite common. We ask you to consider donating to the Dufferin Arts Council this holiday season. The Dufferin Arts Council has a number of programs that you can support through your generous donation. Please direct your donation to one or more of the following:

1. Community Programs

Our Artists in the Schools program offers teachers in Dufferin County’s 23 schools the opportunity to enrich their arts curriculum by inviting local artists into the classroom to work with students in arts-related activities such as visual arts, music, dance, and drama. Through the Artist Support program, DAC assists local artists in enhancing their skills and careers through professional development and networking opportunities, and the organization of arts events. Recent examples include organizing opportunities for artists to have their work professionally photographed and the mounting of the Fresh Art, Fresh Air and Free Parking art show. 

Through the DAC Grants program, DAC provides support to local arts organizations, student festivals, and special arts-related events.

2. Reed T. Cooper Bursary in Visual Arts

The Reed T. Cooper Bursary in Visual Arts has been established to assist mid-career visual artists in significantly advancing or renewing their work.

3. Endowment Fund

The DAC Endowment Fund provides scholarships and bursaries to local secondary school graduates who have chosen to enroll in post secondary studies in the arts.

Thank you.