The USW is the largest private sector union in both Canada and North America with more than 225,000 members in Canada and more than 800,000 members continent-wide. The USW is Canada's most diverse union, representing men and women working in every sector of the economy.Our members work in nearly every industry and in every job imaginable, in all regions of the country. We work in call centres and credit unions, mines and manufacturing plants, offices and oil refineries, restaurants and rubber plants, sawmills and steel mills and security companies. We work in nursing homes, legal clinics, social agencies and universities. The USW stands for unity and strength for workers.
Peter Davies and Janet Brady started Brambles Art Retreat 12 years ago. They found a beautiful cottage deep in the Devonshire countryside, hidden away in the tiny hamlet of Sprytown. Inspired to paint by the beautiful surroundings and relaxed pace, they opened an Art Retreat. A place to unwind in an idyllic setting where you can indulge your creativity. Janet's first love is Watercolour, her speciality is dramatic landscapes in rich deep colours achieved by using only transparent paints. More topics she covers are seascapes sunsets and flowers. She also teaches abstract acrylic, seascapes, sunsets and flowers. At Brambles you can also learn to draw, anything from the fundamentals to the more challenging aspects of Life drawing.