You can often find Steph wandering in the forest with her beloved dog, Django looking for nature gifts and found objects to inspire art making in the nest.

She adores repurposing textiles and mixed media art making.  

Steph is also a co-facilitator in the Supportive Arts Programme at ECFTA, a Community PSW and the Mother of four grown and fabulous sons!

Steph champions every artist as a curious and courageous explorer.

"Teaching Art has become more than a profession for me.

As I grow my own skills alongside the knowledge and techniques used in the Caring Arts practices, I am better able to support my students and clients.

I have studied many modalities in the world of Supportive Arts and keep an up-to-date resource library of activities. 

I am a trained Hospice Volunteer and learned Narrative Art Therapy from Nicole at Hospice Wellington.

I enjoy using my skills to support individuals find the expressive artform that resonates with them."

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Soraya (so-RAY-a) is a community-minded maker, picture-taker, and outdoor educator. 

She is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a passion for connecting people with the land and one another through meaning-full and wonder-full experiences.

Soraya is happiest in rubber boots — whether jumping in mud puddles, collecting nature treasures or tinkering away on her rebuilt vintage camper. 

Michelle Wright is a local Maker who sees creative potential in all people! She uses everyday materials to inspire her art making process. She has worked and played in the worlds of health care and art for over 30 years and has grown her skills alongside people with all abilities to ensure they find their creative expression in accessible ways. Beginner and mixed ability friendly! Michelle is delighted to explore the arts with you!

Teghan is an avidly creative human who has been flying into the Nest since she was a little bird!

If there is a new craft to be learned, Teghan will find it! She is always looking for a way to have her hand in a creative project.

As a local designer and photographer, Teghan continues to be involved in the community by getting to know her neighbours better and engaging in the arts.

You will typically find her behind a sewing machine, knitting needles or whatever creative project she picked up that week.

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​Amanda is a non-formal education facilitator who garnered a great deal of her facilitation experience while living in Dublin, Ireland.

Her current focus in facilitation and her own life are: exercising joy, sharpening acute observations and discernment, curious thinking, and connection to nature, space, + place. Amanda is a Mama, Reiki Master, and Gardener.