Sheila Cano:  

Workplace I teach visual arts at a municipal arts centre, and also do administrative support work. Currently I'm teaching 4-6 year olds, but I've taught all ages at one time or another. I do 2D and 3D media with the students, typically drawing, painting, collage, clay sculpture, recycled materials, wood, fabric, whatever we can get our hands on. I love that moment when a student says, "look! I just made green with blue and yellow!" My administrative work is in the adult visual and ceramic arts area: program planning, preparing sessional schedules, attending to instructor's needs such as classroom set-up, time sheets, supplies, equipment. There is no chance of boredom with this job -- something different every day, every hour, even! Though I do some work at my desk, often I'm out roaming the building, checking classes, installing art exhibits, unlocking doors and cupboards, helping with inventory in the art store, and a myriad of other tasks too numerous to mention. It's a great job, utilizing my arts skills and education, helping to deliver art education to the public within the municipal recreation and cultural services department. Updated August 29, 2022 I moved to Canada in 1969 and after dropping out of university, finally went to art school and earned a diploma in painting. I retired...Expand for more