Stayce is a pen & ink and watercolour artist whose themes run toward the tribal and mythological, strongly influenced by an academic background in anthropology and an appreciation of the fantastic. An east-coast American now nesting in a home & studio called AEcern in Kitchener, Ontario, Stayce creates works of art that are small, jewel-like windows into other worlds. She is also a loud librarian, quiet drummer, mystified mother, and wondering woman.

“Lauren Judge was raised in Kitchener, Ontario. She completed her Bachelor degree at York University, and then her Masters at the University of Waterloo. Lauren first learned about painting from her father Martin, an accomplished, local portrait artist. Since 2007, Lauren has practiced professionally and now has paintings in personal collections across Canada, the US and Latin America. She is also an experienced hand knitter, designing original accessories, baskets and large-scale installations.
Lauren’s interests include colour theory, ecofeminism, international affairs, environmental issues, human behavior, animal behavior and biological processes. Artistic influences include the abstract expressionists, Chagall, Kandinsky, the Bauhaus, and more recently the writings and paintings of feminists like Monica Sjöö.”

“I live and work in Kitchener-Waterloo. Currently I am studying classical painting and drawing under a well respected artist, John Tobin.
Part of my studio training involves working with evolving themes.
Many of my pieces are inspired by nature, history or architecture.
I try to emulate design in natural landscapes in my work. Some of my other work includes, jewellery design, small sculpture and photography. I am always seeking to improve my skill level.”

This is my third year in the Art Walk. I enjoy creating unit and original pieces of art out of fabric, form cottons to synthetics materials. I enjoy working with stones and images of the beach and I love the beauty of flowers. I will be exploring with shredded fabric and stitch art techniques. My work will have the inspiration of stone, fun flowers and more that will enhance the beauty of your home. This year I hope to see the pervasive and new visitors come to enjoy my work.

Colour and Light features unique, abstract glass art by Erin Moffat. A former research chemist, Erin enjoys the fusion of science and art. She draws inspiration from nature for much of her work, and also likes to geek out a bit with her fun molecule-themed pieces. Erin’s fascination with Celtic imagery also shines through in her intricate knotwork in glass, and she is trying to save the environment one bottle at a time with beautiful, functional items made from recycled bottles.

“Green Garb is making something beautiful, cozy, useful, fun, interesting out of the past.
Handmade and re-purposed accessories, decorative items and Waldorf style toys made with care using wool, lamb/sheepskin, leather and cloth.”

I have been birding in the region for over 15 years and have amassed quite a collection of photographs of birds in their natural habitat. I love to share these with people.

WALES is a group of adults who have been labeled as having a developmental disability. They gather together to talk about their dreams, their goals, their talents, gifts and strengths. They work together to help each other and to find ways to share their knowledge, insight and talents with the community.

Rebecca has been creating one-of-a-kind hand-dyed silk accessories since 2008. Her scarves have been featured in the fashion section of the Grand Magazine.

Smitten Kitten Jewellery features one-of-a-kind and limited edition designs handmade with love by Kendall McCulloch. The jewellery and accessories range from casual, everyday pieces, to bridal, steampunk, nautical, gothic, kawaii, and rockabilly styles. Much of the collection is vintage-inspired and some statement earrings and necklaces contain pre-loved materials that have been upcycled into unique creations. Kendall is a voracious reader, a procrastinating writer, and a huge nerd.