SASKATOON SPORT & LEISURE SHOW March 6 & 7, 2026

SWAA will be in booth 29B at Saskatoon’s Sport & Leisure Show at Prairieland Park on March 6 & 7, 2026. This booth is close to the concession area. 

NOTE: We will also have a booth at the Collector Show March 13 & 14 - see next post. These are two different shows. There is no charge to participate and there are no commissions taken on any of the sales. 

Participating SWAA artists will be taking shifts to “man” the booth. They will be mindful of not crowding the booth space so everyone has a good opportunity to view the art. For this reason we are only booking 2 artists in the booth at this show at once. Some artists may decide to use this time to demo their methods. All artists are encouraged to stick around to enjoy the show; the concession booth is only steps away. That way you would only be a phone call away if someone wants to talk to you about your art - or you may prefer to continue your day away from the show which is okay. 

Visit your favourite artist at the following times:

Friday, March 6

Set up is at 11:00 am

2:00 - 4:00      Beth Campbell & Wayne Keating

4:00 - 6:00      Lori Merkle & Irene Stroshein

6:00 - 8:00      Irene Stroshein & Grant Dutnall

Saturday, March 7

10:00 - noon     Irene Stroshein   & Grant Dutnall

Noon - 2:00      June Ricklefs &  ___________

2:00 - 4:00       Beth Campbell & Paul Perron

4:00 - 6:00       Cam  & Lori Merkle 

6:00 - 8:00       Jola Kedra  & Lori Merkle 

Artists - comment below to pick your time slot. If the comment section is not appearing click on the place indicating the number of comments;  a space for commenting will appear at the bottom. Your comment may appear to be posted by “anonymous” as mine was, but this is okay. Just comment with your name and preferred time slot. 

Our blog monitor (Beth) will edit this post to reflect your comment and will add you to the schedule. 

If you experience problems simply send a text to 306-260-3408 or email swaa1986@gmail.com. 

SASKATOON COLLECTOR SHOW March 13 & 14, 2026

SWAA will have a large booth at the Collector Show on March 13 and 14, 2026 at Prairieland Park, Saskatoon. 

The booth will be located just inside the doors - everyone who comes to the show will be walking by our space - a great location with high visibility! 

There is no charge for members to participate and we do not take a commission for any of the sales made. Participating artists will need to volunteer in the booth. 

Collector Show Volunteer Artist Schedule   

NOTE: We have a double booth at this show (8x20’), so there is room for more than 2 artists in each time slot. All artists are encouraged to stick around to enjoy the show. That way you would only be a phone call away if someone wants to talk to you about your art - or you may prefer to continue your day away from the show which is okay. 

Set-up Friday, March 13 at 2 pm.

Friday, March 13

  5 - 7  Jola Kedra & Wayne Keating

  7 - 9   Wayne Keating &  Eileen Greer

  

  Saturday, March 14

  9 - 11   Cynthia Stock & Grant Dutnall

  11 - 1   Grant Dutnall & Irene Stroshein

  1 - 3     Cam & Lori Merkle and June Ricklefs 

  3 - 5     Beth Campbell & Jola Kedra 

  Take down Saturday at end of show: 5:00 pm

Artists - comment below to pick your time slot. If the comment section is not appearing click on the place indicating the number of comments;  a space for commenting will appear at the bottom. Your comment may appear to be posted by “anonymous” as mine was, but this is okay. Just comment with your name and preferred time slot. 

At this show we have a double booth, so there would be room for more than 2 volunteers in each time slot. 

Our blog monitor will edit this post to reflect your comment and will add you to the schedule. 

If you experience problems simply send a text to 306-260-3408 or email swaa1986@gmail.com. 

 Our 2026 Annual General Meeting was held on January 14. 

Welcome new executive:

President Irene Stroshein 

Vice President Beth Campbell

Secretary Harvey Rebalkin

Event Coordinator Wayne Keating

Competition Coordinator Jola Kedra 

Judging Coordinator Cam Merkle

Email Coordinator Beth Campbell

Treasurer - Gordon Peters is resigning so we need a new treasurer

Webmaster - Beth Campbell has asked Sheri Gordon if she will take over the website

We discussed our upcoming events and competitions. Our next general meeting will be February 11. 

Impressions of Nature 2025

 The 2025 Impressions of Nature Show & Sale is only a week away. 

At The Saskatoon Wildlife Federation Hall - Range Road 3050 (by McOrmond Drive, near the north bridge)

Saturday, Nov 15 from 10am - 5pm

Sunday, Nov 14 from 10am - 4pm

The following members are busy getting their work ready:

- Irene Stroshein 

- Robyn Magera

- Jack Magera

- Stefania Piecowye

- Cynthia Stock

- Craig Hubbard

- Tim Fahl

- Eileen Greer

- Kathy Kautz

- Jola Kedra

- Woodworkers’ Guild

- Wood Turners

- Steve Penn

- Colleen Miller

- Helen Croissant

- Beth Campbell

- Wayne Keating

- Reuben Unger

- Cam & Lori Merkle (Maple & Bass)

- Carol Carter

- Gwen McKerracher

2025 Zoo Competition

Congratulations to the winner of the 2025 Zoo Competition: 

First Beth Campbell

"Home on the Range"

Second: Brian Trainor

"Zebra"

Third: Colleen Miller

"Boss"

2025 Saskatoon Wildlife Federation Dinner Auction Competition Winner

 Congratulations to Kathy Kautz - winner of the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation's Dinner Auction:

Bob Lavender Carving Class

February 24th and 25th the Perrons hosted a Bob Lavender carving class at their acreage. That session had students start the carving portion of a large mouth bass about to grab the leg of a frog on a lily pad. On March 24th and 25th the class will continue for the painting portion of the carving. 

Felted Chickadee Working Bee was a Success

We had great fun at the Felted Chickadee Working Bee on January 6 at the Razertip Classroom in Martensville. We made 22 chickadees which will be sold at the various shows SWAA participates in throughout the year. 

Robert Bateman Junior Nature Sketch

Coming to Saskatoon!

NatureSketch Club Spring classes are starting this April in Toronto, Victoria and Saskatoon! Register now for kids (ages 5 -12), teens and adults and journey through unique ecosystems and habitats guided by a sketch artist and naturalist. 

This program encourages children and adults to connect to natural environments in their local community using a pencil and a sketchbook.
To Register: http://www.naturesketch.org/naturesketch-club/

2018 Events

We had a great planning meeting on Jan 9. Events that are tentatively planned for 2018 are:

Jan 27:  Gone Wild for Wildlife Show

Jan 28 - Brunch & optional Gift Exchange 

Feb - Potluck & Paint 

Mar 2 - 4:  Sports & Leisure Show

Mar 16 - 18: Collectors Show

April 14 - 15: Outdoor Sportsman Show - Yorktown

Apr 13-15: Living Green Expo (??)

June - Member Sale - (??)

June - SWAA BBQ at Perron Acreage

Aug 7 - 12 - SWAA at Saskatoon Ex

Oct 26 - 28 - Reflections 2018

Nov - Reflections Wind-up Celebration

Steak night - to be arranged (??)

If you know of any other events that SWAA members may be interested in please contact a member of the executive to let them know. In addition to these events we hope to plan a variety of workshops and working bees throughout the year. 

Note that not all members are able or are expected to attend everything. But this does give members a "heads-up" when they are making plans if they do want to come out. We hope to see lots of members out to participate in what looks like a very exciting year.

Bert Shasko

Garry Rector wants to let SWAA members know that Bert Shasko who was a member of SWAA for many years passed away on New Years Eve 2017 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He was a fantastic wood carver a and dear friend to many. He is survived by his wife Romana and numerous children, he moved form Saskatoon a couple of years ago to be near his children. Funeral is in Thunder Bay n Saturday January 6,2017. Donations to the L'Arche Canada Foundation, or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. On-line Condolences may be sent to www.blakefuneralchapel.com Bert's obituary is at: Legacy.com

SWAA at Saskatoon Ex

The Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association has a booth in the Arts Showcase at the Saskatoon Exhibition from Aug 8 - 13. Be sure to stop in to check it out if you are there. The Arts Showcase is in Hall A.

There are paintings and photographs by Audrey Boyd, Harvey Rebalkin, Beth Campbell, and new SWAA members Robyn Rathgeber and Bruce Ecker.  Carvings by Reuben Unger, Bob Gander, Leroy Royer and new member Frank Villard.  

The raffle items are on display:
- a painting: "Anticipation: African Lioness" by Tania Nault
- another painting:  "Follow Me" by Beverley Chicoine
- and a carving by Connie Rector

New Zealand Bone Carver Gareth McGhie Workshop

The Emma Collaboration is hosting a 2 day bone carving workshop at Razertip Industries in Martensville with New Zealand carver Gareth McGhie. 

Gareth McGhie

Friday, July 21 - Meet & Greet

Workshop:

Saturday, July 22 - 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday, July 23 - 9 am - 5 pm

At the Razertip Classroom

Razertip Industries

301 - 9th Street North

Martensville, Sk

Cost: $200

Maximum 10 students

Click here to view the poster

Gareth's website: www.garethmcghie.weebly.com

Congrats to Tania Nault

Tania Nault is one of our most active volunteers each year at Reflections. She basically doesn't stop working from the time she arrives until the show is over. Tania will be at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park down in the south-west corner of the province - so if you are in that area be sure to see her.

Super exciting - we are having an art sale - let me know if you want to participate by emailing me at campbell.beth@gmail.com

If you can't participate - I hope that you can make it out to see this wonderful new facility just south of Saskatoon. Help us spread the word.

We had a great time at Bob Lavender's workshop held in the studio at Paul Perron's acreage. Proceeds of the class will help put on The Reflections of Nature Show in October.

What we were trying to achieve. Done by Bob Lavender.

The Air Brushing Crew.

Adeline Halvorson Workshop

PAINTING YOUR FAVORITE PET IN OILS

Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 from 10 am - 4 pm at Paul Perron's Studio / Shop just 15 minutes west of Saskatoon Cost: $225 (plus $25 for paints and canvas if needed) Contact Paul Perron or Beth Campbell to register Deposit of $125 due by June 1 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Proceeds from this class will be used for hosting The Reflections of Nature Art Show & Sale in October. Signed up for the class: - Sheri Gordon - Beth Campbell - Sharon Walker - Laurel Rossnagel - Elaine McCutcheon - Ted Hansen - Judy Kasdorf - Cheryl Taylor

Holder for your paint brushes

Ingenious! Adeline Halvorson is going to be in Saskatoon on June 17 & 18 to offer a workshop at Paul Perron's studio.  She has all kinds of great tips that everyone can use.

Pyrography (Woodburning) Workshop at Razertip

Razertip is offering a Pyrography Workshop with Doug Cox. 



Click here to view the full poster with more information.

Razertip Workshop - Fishing Lure

Cam Merkle is presenting a fishing lure carving workshop at Razertip.

Click here to view the PDF of the poster if it doesn't show up below.