ARTIST. WRITER. ILLUSTRATOR…
let imagination EXPLODE in all directions!
Melanie was born in England and when she was six her family was kind enough to bring her along when they moved to Canada.
Her creativity sparkled from a very young age through arts and crafts, drawing, painting, making pop-up books, and sewing. At nineteen, Melanie studied Fashion and Costume Design in Toronto. This led to an exciting career of more than twenty years drafting patterns and building costumes for theatre and for dance. She also continues to write, create characters, and illustrate…
I am beyond excited to announce my children’s book!
Charlene Stiletto and Her Search for a Fabulous Pair of Shoes
A donation will be made to the C. Arlene Innes Guthrie Award from the sale of each copy of Charlene Stiletto.
The award is named in honour of Arlene Innes, a beloved and valued employee of the Stratford Festival's wardrobe department for 26 seasons, who lost her battle to cancer in 2011.
Established in 2012 by her friends and co-workers, the award is presented annually to a member (or members) of the wardrobe department, past or present, who is experiencing a period of illness or other personal difficulty.