Susan, although primarily self taught, has studied with many local artists and attended workshops given by various regional artists offered by The Gallery Painting Group, The Lambeth Art Association and The Brush and Palette Club. Susan has also attended courses in plein air painting at Southampton Art School and Killarney and courses offered by the University of Western Ontario Continuing Studies Department. She has served on the executive of The Gallery Painting Group, The Lambeth Art Association and the Brush and Palette Club. She is a member of The Central Ontario Art Association, an Associate Member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, and a Participating Member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.