Who is Val Idées?

Val Idées is an incredibly creative artist. She overflows with endless innovative ideas. As a French speaker, she chose the word "idées" to represent her passion for continually generating unique concepts and designs.
Creativity has always been an integral part of Val Idées daily life. Over the years, she has taught numerous classes in various creative disciplines: painting, interior design, paper mache, scrapbooking, mixed media, sewing, and even singing. She loves using her hands to create beautiful, captivating pieces. From applying patinas to furniture or walls to creating sculptures, her talent knows no bounds. She also added her art therapy certificate to her long list of knowledge.
Originally from Belgium, Val Idées embarked on an adventure-filled journey in 2009 by traveling to Canada to immerse herself in the English language. Little did she know that this bold decision would lead her to meet her French husband. Together they decided to stay in this remarkable country and welcomed the arrival of their two daughters, all 4 of them are now proud to hold Canadian citizenship.
A few years ago, Val Idées felt a strong need to revive her love for teaching art classes. She started with private workshops and face painting for different events, which gradually evolved into online workshops in 2020. Today, she passionately offers a wide range of services, in person and on the internet. Her main goal is to bring creativity into people's lives!
Whether you are looking for private or group sessions, whether you want to improve your artistic skills in person or virtually, Val Idées is here to inspire you and guide you on a transformative journey whatever your creative ambition.
Discover the power of art with Val Idées and allow her to awaken the creative spirit in you. Discover the joy of self-expression and unleash your limitless imagination. With Val Idées, the possibilities are endless, and a world of creativity awaits your fire.
« Having been her student for many years, I could praise all the artistic qualities of Val Idées, her creative talent and her perseverance.
In my opinion, she also possesses three valuable human qualities: reliable, responsible and hardworking. »
Anaëlle Tramasure
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HER VALUES
Creativity
Believe in the power of creativity to transform materials (mainly natural or recycled) into exceptional works of art.
Learning
Encourage curiosity and lifelong learning, providing opportunities for artistic exploration in different areas for all skill levels.
Ecology
Promote the planet by mainly using ecological, recycled or recyclable materials during workshops, thus contributing to a more sustainable future.
Accessibility
Committed to making art accessible to all, by offering online and in-person workshops for children and adults.
« Val Idées is an original artist expressing her talent in many disciplines.
She is always looking for artistic changes and creative discoveries. »
Georges Téplookhoff
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HER GOALS
Mission
Inspire creativity with fun and educational multidisciplinary artistic workshops that stimulate imagination and development.
Vision
Awaken everyone's creativity, during inspiring artistic workshops that transcend the barriers of age and distance with art as a tool for personal expression.