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Karen Caissie Karen Caissie is a potter who has great passion for her craft. From the time her hands first touched clay, she knew she was meant for it. A serious potter since 1994, all of Caissie's works are in the most vivid of colours. Creating `quilted mugs', she attributes that aspect of her style to being reminiscent of her aunt's quilts which she made for years. Drawing from the family's quilting history and love of colour, it was natural she'd replicate those qualities in her work. She creates beautifully crafted functional pieces like mugs and sugar bowls, as well as elegant plates and giant free-standing pedestal bird baths-- her signature item. Courses at Sheridan College, various workshops and conferences keep her talents honed. Caissie is a member of the Credit Valley Artisans & the Hamilton Potters Guild. Email: potterybykaren@hotmail.com Laura Kingsbury Laura Kingsbury has been creating her finely-detailed paintings of wildlife for more than 25 years. "I had my degree in Wildlife Biology and Management and worked as a biologist/ naturalist," said Kingsbury. "But when I became an unemployed biologist, I just naturally moved to the painting." Laura cites seeing an exhibition of Robert Bateman's work at the National Art Gallery in Ottawa as the initial inspiration that got her going. "I had always studied art, as far back as high school, but it was only as a hobby for me," she said. "But seeing Bateman's work gave me the inspiration I needed to go that extra distance, and become a professional." With her background in ornithology (study of birds) and her love of bird watching it was natural that she would marry the two together to create detailed images of birds. Today, she has a hands-on approach to her craft, not only painting various wildlife paintings, but she also does her own framing, writes her own publicity and plans her own marketing. Laura has published 20 limited edition art prints, two of which have been presented by the Canadian government to the presidents of Zambia and the Russian Federation. Visit www.laurakingsbury.com Shop Local with the people who can help you with all your appliance needs! Who do you need to protect? Life Critical illness Investments Business Group Home Auto Free insurance quotes, call today. We have the product knowledge and the people to help you. Family Owned & Operated 905-877-0131 Ray Johnson & Associates Inc. Visit our new location 115 Main Street S, Georgetown ray_johnson_associates@cooperators.ca Sales · Service · Parts 55 Sinclair Ave., Unit 2 & 3, Georgetown IN-HOME SERVICE 905.702.1182 WINTER · 2010 AVAILABLE APPLIANCES AT PRICES THAT WON'T BITE! 17 S I D E R O A D S O F H A LT O N H I L L S FREE 134 Guelph Street, Georgetown Chicken Wings* or Lasagna with any order over $25.00 (coupon required) 877-2277-8 36 years of great food! Pick-up Orders Only Business Hours: Monday to Thursday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday 4 p.m. to 12 midnight Expires March 31, 2011 *1 lb. order