La Maison des Arts Rive-Sud - TEACHERS'S BIOGRAPHY

	Roger Beaudoin BA 105 Calligraphy Roger Beaudoin has been practising beautiful handwriting since the age of 15. In 1985, he started research too get a better understanding of handwritings practised by medieval monks, as well as the sharpening of the quill and the ancient methods of ink making. He has been teaching since 1998, including a 6 week workshop in France in 1999.
	Clément Alain Boudreault BA 107 Realistic Drawing Clément Alain Boudreault was born in Montrea1 and was introduced to art by his father, a wood sculptor in the typical Quebec tradition. As a young child, already he was fascinated with drawing. He first studied comic strips. then realistic drawing, caricature, painting and even technical drawing, in public and private courses. He has many years experience drawing the human figure. He has participated in local and international.
	Louise D'Aoust BA 114 Painting 1 Louise D'Aoust studied art at the School of Applied Arts in Montreal, at Wattié Academy, and Bishop's University. She bas boon teaching for the past ten years using a classical teaching method. i.e.the study of four works by the Great Masters, at the student's choice, to help integrate the theoric part of her course. The student then creates his/her own composition (portrait, people, landscape and still lfe).
	Diane Claveau Eggleton AF 101 Ikebana Ikebanist, she received her teacher's fonnation in Tokyo, Japan. From 1983 to 1988, she studied Ikebana at the Sogetsu Kaikan school where she regularly returns to keep up to date with new tendencies. She taught in Belgium and Canada, and participated in many local and international exhibitions, notably in Belgium, France, Rolland and Japan. She is active within the Montreal branch of "Ikebana International" and a member of the "Sogetsu Foundation Teacher's Association".
	Susan Lovell BA 124 Painting II Susan Lovell has been active in the artistic domain since the 1970’s. She has participated in numerous exhibitions, as a painter and before that as a sculptor. More recently she has returned to her first love painting. Currently, Susan is a member of Saffron, an up and coming group of women artists. Since 2005 she has been teaching painting at Maison Desaulniers and is responsible for the annual student Exhibition. Susan Lovell will be teaching a series of creative painting workshops at the Maison des Arts Rive-Sud. She has joined the group of artists at the Complexe Du Canal Lachine where she will have a solo in 2009. After many years of observation, her current artistic research is an homage to Woman.
	Le Gwen Ian BA 102 Etching & Collagraphy, BA 118 On the Path to Abstraction Ian Le Gwen has always had a passion for drawing. At an early age he discovers the art of etching. Etching or engraving has allowed him to live of his passion with a lot of freedom. His etchings can be found across Canada, the United-States. 42 of his engravings are in legal deposit at the National Library.
	Louise Cousineau BA 104 COMPOSITION I & BA 101 Watercolours Louise Cousineau holds a Certificate in Studio Arts from Bishop's University and a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University . Attracted by the transparency and the magic of watercolor, she was initiated to the medium by Viola Goupil, in 1994, and pursued her training with renowned watercolorist Ming Ma. She has exposed her watercolor paintings in many art shows and was alloted 1st prize in the « Symposium une Époque en Arts, 1998 » and one of her works was included in the Salon of the CWS in 2008. She has been teaching watercolor at the Maison des arts Rive-Sud since 2005.
	Carole Blackburn BAJ 103 studio art for teens (13-17) Carole Blackburn has a BFA degree with a major in Art Education. She has been an art teacher in Secondary schools of the South shore and in Montréal for 30 years. She has donated several of her paintings to fundraising activities in the community.
	Whaja C. Lee BA 108 Ink and Watercolours Whaja C. Lee was born in Seoul, Korea. She studied art at the Seoul National University (BFA), and later at L'École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs à Paris. In 1969, she obtained a fine arts teaching certificate at UQAM. She has been teaching art in the Montreal region for thirty years, mostly at the Jacques Cartier School Board. Exhibitions in Korea and Canada, private collections in Canada, the U.S., Korea, and France.
	Serge Ouimet BA 110 Drawing II Pastel As a self-taught painter and sculptor for the past 26 years, Serge Ouimet has acquired a niche in the art world, combining fantasy and realism. He continues his search for beauty and truth in a world of existential torment. Serge Ouimet teaches drawing and painting in various institutions and gives demonstrations for art associations.

	Sherban Popa Ba 111 Sculpture, BA 119 Icons, BA 120 Stained Glass BA 126 Contemporary Creation After having completed his studies at the Fine Arts Institute Grigorescu in Bucarest, Sherban Popa has made an international career (24 solo exhibitions and more that 150 group exhibitions). His work is in private collections and he has received several distinctions in France and in Canada. He has been living in Quebec since 1986.
	Yves Séguin MU 101 Music Reading and Writing Yves Séguin studied piano and music theory at Vincent-D'Indy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in music from Concordia University. Subsequently he took private vocal lessns. During the past twenty years,he has participated in concerts and has produced recitals. As an active member of the Union des Artistes, he has sung with various groups such as the OSM Choir, the Orchestre Métropolitain Choir and the Saint-Lambert Choral Society. He is Bass Lead at the Church of Saint Andrew and Saint Paul.
	Jean-Claude Tremblay MU 103 Words and Music Jean-Claude Tremblay pianist and composer, signed the music of many televised series, in particular Sesame Street. He was also close friend and accompaniment the singer and poet George Dor, for who he composed ten musical parts.
	Claire F.S. Vaillancourt BA 113 Life Model Claire Vaillancourt studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts in Quebec and in Montreal (8 years in total). She subsequently took courses at the Institut des Métiers d' Art and also in private studios. She has had several exhibitions in Quebec city, St. Lambert and in the province. She has been active in the realization of several projects related to art such as the foundation of a private school for adults
	Anne Van Mierlo BA 115 Painting III Anne Van Mierlo is of Dutch origin. She spent 10 years in Paris before settling in Canada. From 1977 to 1981, she studied Fine-Arts at Concordia University (BFA). Her work is represented in several galleries in Montreal, Baie SLPaul, and in France. For the past 16 years,she has been teaching oil acrylic and mixed-media. The focus of her teaching is on exploration and experimentation.
	Cristina Alecandrescu BA 116 Fashion Knitting Cristina Alecandrescu holds a Bachelor Degree and a Master Degree in Decorative Arts from The Fine Arts Institute in Bucarest, Romania, with extensive experience in the creation of decorative objects and fashion : ¨I like to be surrounded by unique pieces that have not been seen anywhere else¨.

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