STAFF

Isabel Fryszberg • Creative Lead • Occupational Therapist/ multidisciplinary artist

Isabel Fryszberg – BSc OT Reg. ON, Creative Lead and Occupational Therapist of Creative Works Studio. She is also a practicing artist of several disciplines (filmmaker, musician and visual artist). Isabel Fryszberg has pioneered and been running the Creative Works Studio program for 15 years. She is the recipient of Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice Award from the University of Toronto Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy; as well as the Health Disciplines Clinical Excellence Award from St. Micheal’s Hospital.  She is very passionate about the role of creativity and the healing power of art, music, and film in our work, health and lives. Isabel is also a singer/songwriter, old time southern fiddler, and known for being one of the lead vocalist and cofounder of the Sisters of Sheynville. The band had a successful six year  history of touring and playing at a variety of national and international venues (2005-2011).

Isabel is currently working on a new recording project of her own original songs with some of Toronto’s leading and cutting edge, roots musicians.

Marlena Zuber • Studio Assistant • Illustrator/Visual Artist/Map Maker

Marlena Zuber is an OCAD Alumni. She makes maps, illustrates books and magazines, produces drawings and paintings and is a former member of the indie art band, Tomboyfriend. She has worked at Creative Works Studio for 9 years. As the Creative Works Studio Assistant, Marlena is responsible for coordinating programming and Art Shows for members. She also provides general support where needed to this ever growing and meaningful organization. Marlena has been an illustrator for over 15 years and has received various awards in Canada and the USA for her illustrations. In 2008, she produced drawings for the novel Fear of Fighting, in 2011 she completed a large series of maps and drawings for Stroll, a monograph of Toronto. She recently illustrated the entire Summer Issue of subTerrain Magazine and collaborated with Matt Galloway of Metro Morning (CBC Radio) and his listeners, to create a peoples map of Secret Toronto. Marlena is currently slowly working on her own illustrated novel about Choice Motherhood.
marlenazuber.com
maps.marlenazuber.com

2016 WORKSHOP LEADERS

Bruce Brown • Clay Instructor
-Bio coming soon-

Maggie Flynn • Visual Artist/Silkscreening
-Bio coming soon-

Dianne Lee • Ceramics and Glazing Dianne Lee is a Canadian ceramic artist based in Toronto’s historic Corktown neighbourhood. Her unique functional pottery is a conduit for her love of drawing and painting. Her pieces draw together elements of playful exploration, functionality, and surprise. Dianne previously lived in England and New Zealand where she interned with British potter Deborah Baynes and was member of the Wellington Potter’s Association. She is currently a full time studio artist and a participant in a mentorship program led by ceramic artist Linda Sormin. Dianne holds a bachelor’s degree in design from the Ontario College of Art and Design.
dianneleeceramics.com

VISITING ARTISTS

Nicole Hienke • Movement

Shelley Yampolsky • Ceramics

Sean Waisglass • Photography

STEERING COMMITTEE

Isabel Fryszberg • Occupational Therapist and Creative Lead • Creative Works Studio

Marlena Zuber • Studio Assistant • Creative Works Studio

Christy Pickles • Clinical Leader Manager •  Ambulatory Mental Health and Addictions, St. Michael’s Hospital

Arlene Coventry • Business Manager • Mental Health and Addictions, St. Michael’s Hospital

Stewart Hunt • Director • Stewart Hunt Consulting, Inc.

Judy Allen • Director • Art Gems 

Ginny Leuty • Chair • Art Gems Committee

Shelley Yampolsky • Former VP Marketing; Current Visual Artist

Myra Cridland • Senior Vice President & Head BMO  Private Banking, Canada & Asia • BMO Financial Group

Erin Thadani • Philanthropy Officer • St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation

Lawrence Rutherford • CWS Member

Gail Woolnaugh • CWS Member

Cavelle “Coco” Wilson • CWS Member

BOWLATHON VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Sarah Vincett

ART GEMS COMMITTEE

Ginny Leuty • Director

Judy Allen • Incoming Director, Art Gems 2016

Josette Lamoureux • Assistant Director • Art Gems

Shelley Yampolsky • Past Chair

Lindy Green • Co-Chair, Art Committee

Martha Reeve • Co-Chair, Art Committee

Mary-Ellen Hynd • Communication/Event Specialist

Haley Gilis • Fundraising and Ticket Sales

Nancy Evans • Fundraising and Ticket Sales  

Ann Katrusiak • Fundraising and Ticket Sales

Alison Dalglish-Pottow • Co-Curator

Isabel Fryszberg • Occupational Therapist & Creative Lead of Creative Works Studio,
St. Michael’s Inner City Health Program

Nancy Garner • Past Chair • Director, Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Inc.