September Ruby Studios: Leaves

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Monday, 13 February 2023

After the Berry

Sold

#186

Watercolour
Carole Villeneuve
February 2023

15" x 15"

Sometimes we miss what is right before of us.

Who knew?

The strawberry leaf is a source of vitamin C, tannins, minerals and antioxidants. The leaves have been harvested and used medicinally for centuries for many health benefits or can simply be enjoyed as a delicious summer-time hot or cold drink.

The strawberry is a cherished fruit but the leaf endures.

Groups of three.

The strawberry leaf.

A symbol of trinity.

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Dream of a Vineyard

SOLD

#98

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

July 2012

Unframed

14' x 22"

Memories of my grandfather working in his garden, amongst the grapevines, invokes thoughts of dreams he must have had of vineyards on the hillsides in the old country.

Sunday, 13 March 2011

Leave it to Colour

SOLD

#77

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

March 2011

14" x 7.5"

Complementary colours,

Kindness, joy and hope abound,

The compliments of nature.

Monday, 13 July 2009

Shades of Red

$150 plus framing

#58

Watercolour

Winter 2009

Carole Villeneuve

20 in x 14 in

26 in x 20 in

This photinia was seen in Mexico.
It is easy to see why it has been called

by some the "Christmas Berry".

Shades of Green

$125 plus framing

# 9

Watercolour

February 2004

Carole Villeneuve

10 in x 23 in

Saturday, 11 July 2009

Mexican Croton

$100 plus framing

#53

#53Watercolour

Spring 2008

Carole Villeneuve

11 in x 15 in

The croton plant was seen growing in Mexico.
The croton is often grown outdoors in tropical climates, but also makes wonderful houseplants.
Crotons come in a wide variety of leaf shapes and colors.
Leaves can be short, long, twisted, thin, thick and
colours can range from green, variegated, yellow, red, orange, cream, pink and black.

Les feuilles d'automne

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#48

aquarelle et charbon

l'automne 2007

Carole Villeneuve

15 x 22 in

Autumn brings change.
This painting celebrates change.
Celebrate the brilliant hues of
change and look for
the light that shines through.

Every Dollar Counts

Running total of $1602.50 in donations to support making Mental Health a priority in support of Research and Education. Other donations include "Old Friend" as a Silent Auction donation to support Habitat for Humanity, "La joie du printemps" donated to a Silent Auction in support of a well deserving family, "Dream of a Vineyard" donated to a Silent Auction in support of Tools for Schools Africa foundation, "Behold the Jewel" to a Silent Auction in support of Project H.O.P.E., a community based program, in partnership with Golden Hills School Division, that provides therapy to children with developmental challenges, "Vers le ciel" donated to a Silent Auction in support of the 28th annual Evening of Decadent Dessert to raise funds for the Aspire Child Development Centre and "Oh en eau" donated to a Silent Auction in support of the 29th annual Evening of Decadent Dessert to raise funds for the Aspire Child Development Centre

What's in a Name?

The Fast Facts

My first full time position (1977-1979) at Andersons of Craigmyle at Penhold Base as a grade 1 to 8 French teacher (as well as Math and Reading Resource and Art) brings memories of chaperoning junior high school dances, staff events at the Officer’s Mess, teaching skipping on the tarmac at recess and track and field days.

In between 1979-1982 a couple of temporary French Language teaching contracts at Normandeau and Mountview as well as substitute teaching here and there.

The Immersion Years

Moving on to Grandview Elementary as a Grade One teacher in 1982 in the French Immersion Program. I moved with the Immersion Program to Mountview in 1987 (teaching grade 1, 2 and a little 3) and here I am in 2011. Ready to take on a different role.

Memories

The following activities are only words but often it is the simplest words that invoke memories. They are activities which I embraced and enjoyed through school events and friendships developed in the school community, because of the commitment, energy and friendship of others. It is my hope that those of you with whom I shared these experiences through the years have a wonderful memory triggered by reading through them.

Lollipop Trees, Mother’s Day Teas, Dad’s nights out, Boat Floats, l’Aurore (French-Canadian Dance Group), Jump Rope for Heart, Neighborhood Walks, Family Pods, Autograph Days, Staff Ski Trips, 50’s Field Day, Amazing Race, Dinosaur Egg Hunts, Weigh-Ins, Noon-Hour Walks, Skating and Skiing, Reading buddies, Partner classes, Countless Field Trips (Remember those Zoo trips), Multi-grade option days (cake decorating, kite making), Progressive Dinners, Baby Showers, Children’s Christmas Parties (all those volunteer Santas), Nature Walks, Dawe Run practices, Dawe Run, Student Math conferences, Student Art conferences, The Millennium Run, The Enviro-Run, The PiperView Runs, The Peace Runs, The Terry Fox Runs, Canadiana Theme Year, African Theme Year, Friendship Walks, Neighborhood Christmas caroling, Splash Bashes, Christmas Concerts, Christmas Craft Nights, Christmas Giving Elves, The Shoebox Program, McCracken Workshops to Seven Habits PD, Winter Fun Days, Skating at Bower Ponds, Schoolyard Ice Sculptures, the multiple Winter and Summer Olympic Moments, the averted Teacher's Strike, Schoolyard Dances, Noon-hour Dances, Family Night Dances, Energizers, Basketball Teams, Staff Barbecues, Staff Kananaskis Team, the conferences we attended together, Artsview, Year End Picnics with Candy Scrambles and Wheelbarrow Races, Coke Floats and Movies, Walks through the courtyard, Yoga Club, Do Ré Mi, McDonald’s Breakfast Club, Early Morning Running and Swimming and Go For the Goal

(if you think of some I missed please share them)

Classroom Memories

Countless and precious. As I went through my class pictures it brought back memories of everything the children taught me through what I taught them. Through teaching I gained as much as I gave.

Merci Mille Fois

Memories of and thank you to, countless students, parents, teaching buddies, coworkers, good friends and a supportive loving family…..…

……the students who showed me what they needed and taught me to listen

………the parents who told me about their children and entrusted me with their children’s education

………the partners in education (teaching buddies, administrators, caretakers, secretaries, educational assistants) who shared their ideas, knowledge, time and expertise

……….the friends who helped in times of need, laughed and cried, talked and listened, played and worked together

……….my family who showed their unconditional and supportive love throughout it all. My husband who is my rock and my hero. My daughters who are my inspiration. My son who taught me what’s important in life. My son-in-laws who show me what endurance means. My grandchildren who give me hope and joy. My parents who taught me the importance of learning.

33 wonderful years in the classroom! What will the next 33 years bring?

What’s Next You Ask?

Family and fitness, painting, photography, travel

and teaching (once a teacher always a teacher).

September Ruby Studios

Photos

Photos

Monday, 13 February 2023

After the Berry

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Dream of a Vineyard

Sunday, 13 March 2011

Leave it to Colour

Monday, 13 July 2009

Shades of Red

Shades of Green

Saturday, 11 July 2009

Mexican Croton

Les feuilles d'automne