My husband, Tom and I have lived in Leduc, Alberta for the past 20 years.  We have two grown children and two grandchildren. 

I was introduced to Folk Art in January 2003 and quickly this became my new passion.  I attended Paint in Alberta in August 2003 and was unable to get into one of Mary Owens's classes and was very disappointed especially after seeing the projects that the beginners were producing. 

 I knew then  and there that this was something that I really wanted to do.  Mary was offering her last open certification program in Seattle in November 2003 and I immediately registered to attend.  I found Mary's technique to be so much fun and rewarding that I knew that I could teach this technique and have fun doing so. 

When I came back from Seattle, I called Cindi and made arrangements to complete my certification at Pookie Bear's Den at Leesburg, Florida which after completion I was advised that I had completed my certification.

 I now teach Mary's technique at my home studio as well as travel teaching.  If you are interested in learning this wonderful technique and want to have a lot of fun doing so, please do not hesitate to contact me at the above phone numbers or through topa@shaw.ca.  HAPPY ROUGING!!