About Me/Contact Info

I am a mixed media artist and workshop facilitator living in the Cowichan Valley, on Vancouver Island, in BC, Canada.  I have been creating art since I was a child, beginning my art journey, not surprisingly, with finger painting. 

I hold an Arts and Crafts Instructor diploma from Capilano University in Vancouver and have been facilitating art workshops for over 30 years in Vancouver, the UK, the US and on Vancouver Island. I offer open studio sessions, art parties and various workshops and  events including expressive painting, mixed media and slow stitch classes which range from 2 hours to several days. 



 


  


 


 


Contact me if you would like to arrange a workshop at your location.

 lesleyfountainstudio@gmail.com 
 
 

 

 
 
 





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  1. freya perryNovember 3, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    I have to go visit my friends in Vancouver again - so I can some and play colour and texture with you! LOVE, love, love your art and your philosophy on life and follow you on Facebook. . Freya ( My fb page is Freya Perry: Enchanting art)

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