Owner, Improv/Acting Instructor
Sheri has enjoyed teaching drama for 24 years with the DDSB. Her favourite activities are coaching competition improv teams, directing class plays, and taking the stage herself in community theatre. Sheri wants to offer as many artistic opportunities as possible for youth, teens and adults here in Durham. Her dream of creating an inspirational art community is coming true at Arts on Fire Ajax. Interested in booking a Team-Building or Improv workshop for your workplace? Email Sheri at artsonfireajax@gmail.com for details.
Art Instructor
Holly studied Visual Arts at Toronto’s OCAD School of Art. Her specialty is in drawing and painting and she knows how to deliver these skills to students of all ages. Teens can build their art portfolios with Holly's classes quickly. Learn portrait sketching and high-level paint techniques in Holly's Youth, Teen, and Adult art classes.
Improv and Acting Instructor
Connor studied Film and Television at Humber College and has been teaching Youth/Teen Improv in Durham for more than 7 years. He is an award-winning improviser who competed in the Canadian Improv Games and won an award for Best Playwright and Director at the Sears Drama Festival. Connor has great success in building confidence and stage skills in his acting students. Prepare for your next TV/Film audition with his Teen Acting with Scripts and Acting for Camera class.
Art Instructor
Susy is a 4th-year student at OCAD University studying in the program of Drawing and Painting. She is an award-winner artist in the Heartbeat Student Art Exhibition in Ajax and participated in the For Art’s Sake Exhibition at the McLaughlin Gallery. Susy helps kids, youth and teens explore their artistic potential through drawing and painting projects.
Susy loves to host birthday paint parties at the studio!
See her work at @susanartworks
Art Instructor
Zuna studied Illustration and Design at OCAD University. She is an award-winning illustrator with the Society of Illustration, American Illustration and Richmond Studios. Zuna helps kids and youth discover and pursue their passions for the fine arts! She's also great at hosting private paint parties.
Her work can be found at zunaamir.com and @zunaamir.art
Photographer
Sofia studied advertising and marketing communications at Durham College and is currently working as a photographer/videographer. She enjoys capturing the best candid family portraits and supporting small businesses with digital photography. Sofia teaches photography tricks and tips with DSLR and mobile cameras in her workshops.
Book a photo shoot, private photography lessons or studio space for your own photography needs at MingramMedia.Com.
Art Instructor
Sarah studied fine art at York University and received her teaching degree from Ontario Tech University. She has been teaching for 9 years and works with ages 4-18. Her specialty is drawing, but her paintings are extraordinary! Sarah is happy to offer art training in various types of mediums and encourages kids to try it all at Summer Art Camp.
Beginner Guitar Instructor
