Fleming College

Weekly class inspires career change for Michelle Ménard

When Michelle Ménard was in high school, she felt lost about what to do next. “I was not aware of all of the opportunities,” said Michelle. She decided to take the Bachelor of Arts – Honours program at the University of Guelph followed by an Event Management graduate certificate at Humber College. After graduating from… Continue reading Weekly class inspires career change for Michelle Ménard

Integrated Design student’s bright idea earns Best Student Product Design in New York

Convocation day was extra sweet for Integrated Design graduate Kelly Van Raay. In addition to receiving her diploma and Ceramics certificate from the Haliburton School of Art + Design, Kelly crossed the convocation stage with an award from [Wanted Design] Brooklyn. Kelly earned Best Student Product Design for her Lump Lights featured in the Human/Nature:… Continue reading Integrated Design student’s bright idea earns Best Student Product Design in New York

An adventurous career in the arts brings exciting possibilities to Valedictorian Taylor Ray Luecke

Before coming to the Haliburton School of Art + Design, Taylor Ray Luecke was unsure whether she wanted to commit to school. Now she is Valedictorian at Fleming’s Haliburton Campus convocation, where she is graduating from the Integrated Design diploma program and Digital Image Design certificate program. “I never thought I would get this far… Continue reading An adventurous career in the arts brings exciting possibilities to Valedictorian Taylor Ray Luecke

Glassblowing graduate Paul van den Bijgaart enjoys the yin and yang of his artistic process in China

It went straight to his core – that feeling of finding his calling – and it happened at a weekend glassblowing class in Red Deer, Alberta. “As soon as I put the pipe in the furnace, I just knew: this is my passion,” said Paul van den Bijgaart, who was working as a cabinet maker… Continue reading Glassblowing graduate Paul van den Bijgaart enjoys the yin and yang of his artistic process in China

Conservation graduate Maia Balint takes Fleming College skills to Oxford

The skills Maia Balint gained at Fleming College are not only useful in Canada, they are useful around the world! The Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program provides opportunities for students to take their studies to other countries, where they can gain internship experience in interesting locales. Maia completed her full-time Fleming internship at the… Continue reading Conservation graduate Maia Balint takes Fleming College skills to Oxford

Haliburton School of Art + Design Valedictorian Amy Black feels “fortunate” to have an amazing art school in her hometown

Valedictorian Amy Black didn’t have to look far for a leading arts education. Born and raised in Haliburton, Amy feels fortunate that she could earn her diploma at the Haliburton School of Art + Design. “I am incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing art school in my hometown and was able to study what… Continue reading Haliburton School of Art + Design Valedictorian Amy Black feels “fortunate” to have an amazing art school in her hometown

From Peterborough, Ontario to TVO, Kevin D’Innocenzo shares his career journey with Museum Management and Curatorship students

When Kevin D’Innocenzo gave a passionate presentation on “Bringing Back Heritage Minutes” to his Museum Management and Curatorship peers six years ago, little did he know that not only would more Heritage Minutes air, but that Kevin himself would earn a job at TVO. TVO is a provincial television station that airs educational programming. At… Continue reading From Peterborough, Ontario to TVO, Kevin D’Innocenzo shares his career journey with Museum Management and Curatorship students

Conservation grad swaps snow for palm trees at the University of Miami

Laura Fedynyszyn, Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management graduate (Class of 2013), swapped the cold Canadian weather for sunshine and palm trees in Miami, Florida this winter. The Fleming College graduate is working at the University of Miami Libraries as the Andrew W. Mellon Conservation Fellow, where she performs conservation treatments on rare books and paper… Continue reading Conservation grad swaps snow for palm trees at the University of Miami

Jessica Bekesi credits Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program for earning competitive internship placement

Jessica Bekesi was ready to hit the ground running after graduating from the Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program in June 2017. The following month, Jessica started her position at Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre as Preventive Conservation Intern through Young Canada Works. “The Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program was instrumental in my getting… Continue reading Jessica Bekesi credits Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program for earning competitive internship placement

Within the walls of the Haliburton School of Art + Design, Christina Dedes feels like she belongs

The first time Christina Dedes encountered the bright red doors at the Haliburton School of Art + Design (HSAD), she stopped in her tracks to read the quote “Within these walls, the walls within disappear.” Nervousness washed over her as she entered the building, and ever since that day Christina has felt a resolute sense… Continue reading Within the walls of the Haliburton School of Art + Design, Christina Dedes feels like she belongs