January 23rd to March 6th – MERA Winter Speaker Series – 7 Local Artists and Craftspeople
The Speaker Series returns with a new list of 7 local artists and craftspeople who excel in their own fields. Enjoy this series of 7 talks with locals who share how they have made their passion into their business. Cozy up at home, and the Speakers Series will be held over Zoom on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30pm. Join in as many times as you like!
Thursday Jan. 23rd 7:00pm – Blacksmith Tim Wheeler
Thursday Jan. 30th 7:00pm – Artist Fred Fowler
Thursday Feb. 6th 7:00pm – Fibre artist Wendo Van Essen
Thursday Feb. 13th 7:00pm – Musician Jenny Whiteley
Thursday Feb. 20th 7:00pm – Ceramic artist Susie Osler
Thursday Feb. 27th 7:00pm – Textile artist Adrian Baker
Thursday March 6th 7:00pm– Printmaker Frank Van Oort
Please note that there has been a change in the order of speakers. Susie Osler will be the guest on Feb. 20th and Adrian Baker will be the guest on Feb. 27th.
To get on the list for the Zoom links, please email admin meraschoolhouse@gmail.com. There is no fee required, however MERA is aways grateful for your donations made in appreciation of the Speaker Series.
Please Note: In order to comply with MERA’s charitable status, the first $10.00 of each contribution on behalf of the Speakers series is considered a gratuity and will not be eligible as a charitable donation. Donors of $35:00 or more will receive tax receipts for the amount received minus the $10.00 gratuity.
Please note that there has been a change in the order of speakers. Susie Osler will be the guest on Feb. 20th and Adrian Baker will be the guest on Feb. 27th.
