Art and gardening join forces to provide the inspiration for a fundraiser to help the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Artists Audrey Bakewell and Wendy Mould are holding the Paints ’n’ Bloom Art Show and Sale from Friday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 27 at GardenWorks at Mandeville in South Burnaby.
The two artists will also be leading workshops in advance of the show. On Wednesday, Nov. 23, they’re offering a beginner watercolour class from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., with a $35 registration fee.
On Thursday, Nov. 24, they’re presenting a Christmas Card Making Class from 2 to 4 p.m., also for $35.
Mould and Bakewell have been hosting the Paints ’n’ Bloom art show and workshops since 2011 and have so far raised more than $3,200 for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
“We are pleased to support the Alzheimer Society because both of our immediate families had members with the disease,” the artists explain in a press release.
Mould’s brother-in-law was diagnosed at age 52, and Bakewell’s mother also developed the disease at a young age, leaving Bakewell in a caregiver role for many years.
“We have experienced first-hand how hard it is on the person and their family, and we understand how hard it is to find help in the community,” the artists said. “At our shows, we provide information on support available within the community.”
To register for either of the workshops, call Wendy Mould at 604-583-4538. To check out the show, stop by GardenWorks at Mandeville, 4746 Marine Dr., Burnaby. The show will be on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
See www.artbywendy.com for more information.
