The Founders

DON COLVIN is truly a renaissance artist with a well-known career in the textile arts and as a"one of a kind" potter. He is well versed in the arts and crafts industry, and it is not unusual to see works of art in any medium that he chooses to use.

Don's many credits include industrial engineering with Genesco,fashion design with Junior Footwear and Formfit (where he invented and designed the Jogging Bra and was a guest on the "What's My Line" Game Show), custom and designer knitwear, and many theatrical and movie productions. Don has worked with Bette Midler, Gene Wilder, Burt Reynolds,Mary Tyler Moore, Loretta Young, John Goodman, John Boreman and many more. His professionalism and great humour have been the cornerstone of his career.

Don launched the Superba Knitting Machine Dealer Training and Manual Program in the USA and Canada. He has written three books on the subject. His business experience has included working in several of his own working studios and three different retail stores in Toronto.

Many people will know Don from his many TV appearances, lectures and workshops throughout Canada and USA.

Don taught at he Haliburton School of Fine Arts in the beautiful town of Haliburton and many other locations throughout the year.

Currently, Don's schedule is busy with a commission for the "Spirit of Sports" organization and the costumes for "Intermezzo" at the New York City Opera.

Don is co-founder of the Academy of Artisans in Toronto.

 


DALIAH ORGAN is a chef and caterer who grew up in Israel with an appreciation of Middle Eastern cuisine. Since coming to Canada, she has developed her tastes to all types and styles of cooking. Her impressive list of schools where she studied her art include the Cordon Bleu in London,England, Peter Kumpf in New York,USA and many more.

Donating her time and talents to many charities became the start of her own catering business called D&D Catering.

Many people have been inspired by her TV appearances and demonstrations at the Royal Winter Fair,Canada's foremost Food and Agricultural Show.

Daliah's love of food, cooking and teaching is always evident in her classes. With an enthusiastic approach to taste, preparation and exploring your own style students learn the basics and how to use them effectively to create their own personalized gourmet foods.

Daliah is currently working on an eagerly anticipated cook book of her own recipes. Dahlia is co-founder of the Academy of Artisans in Toronto.

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