Visit to Dundas Valley School of Art
Posted by Robert Morrow
Alison Wenzowski took the members of the Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club on a tour of the Dundas Valley School of Art as part of the Vocational Program offered by the club on a regular basis.
Alison explained some of the history of the School of Art from its inception in the early 1960's across from the old Post Office, to a newer location in the old Glove Factory (now Debra Doren's studio, across from St. James' Anglican Church), and then, in 1971 to its current location. The current building, which dates from the 1830's, was part of the Pratt and Whitney Division of the Bertram Company, a long-time Dundas manufacturing firm. The offices (across Ogilvie Street) now house the retirement facility, Bertram Place.
Alison's tour was insightful to many who may not have realized the historic nature of the building, the tremendous success of the school itself, and the variety of programs offered.
Alison's tour was insightful to many who may not have realized the historic nature of the building, the tremendous success of the school itself, and the variety of programs offered.