SUMMER CAMP DATES

Summer 1
July 2 - 12, 2013
9:30am - 4:30pm
(closed July 1st)

Summer 2
July 15 - 26, 2013
9:30am - 4:00pm

Summer 3
July 29 - August 9, 2013
9:30am - 4:30pm
(closed August 5th)

Summer 4
August 12 - 23, 2013
9:30am - 4:00pm

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Coaching Team

The Sutherland Academy prides itself on providing the best training for aspiring models and actors by working with a top-of-the-line coaching team. The Sutherland Academy coaches are experts in their field and bring a wealth of knowledge to each student.

 As professionals working in the fashion and modeling industries, our coaching team teaches skills in runway, photo movement, poise, professionalism, make-up and skincare, fitness and proper nutrition, and more! Our coaches are dedicated to bringing out the very best in each new student, and their passion remains with our graduates long after the Sutherland Academy modeling course is complete. 

Lauren Hardy

Professional MODELING Coach & International MODEL

Lauren Hardy

Career Highlights

  • Professional International and Sutherland Model
  • Seen on the pages of magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Elle Girl, Lucky Magazine, YM, Seventeen, Toronto Fashion, Glow, Wedding Bells, Wedding Style and Wish 
  • Worked with acclaimed photographers such as Peter Lindbergh and Bruce Weber
  • Has appeared in JC Penny, Abercrombie and Fitch, DKNY, Marlowe, Stitches, Square One, Budweiser and George campaigns
  • Has walked for national and international designers

At the young age of fifteen, Lauren won a $100 000 dollar modeling contract with Sutherland Models!  Since then, modeling has taken Lauren all over the world, including Australia, South Africa, London, New York and Miami, and has even travelled to Tokyo 12 times!

Lauren is friendly and personable, yet provides the structure that our students need in order to learn the fundamentals of modeling. She is a great example of a model with a well-rounded career and brings her knowledge to our teen, female, and male students. 

 

JENNIFER STEELE

Professional MODELING Coach & International MODEL

Jennifer Steele

Career Highlights

  • Professional International and Sutherland Model 
  • Has appeared on the covers of inMag, Grand Magazine, and DINE
  • Has been seen on the pages of Rouge Magazine, Glow Magazine, Chatelaine, and Faze Magazine Canada based model working in Toronto, Montreal, Hong Kong and London, UK.
  • Has booked jobs in Toronto and Montreal with Joseph Ribkoff, Wayne Clarke, Melissa Nepton, Shape, Air Canada, Kohl's, Wal-Mart, Sears, Zellers, Marilyn Denis on CTV, SpinRite, Lia Sophia, Nancy Lopez golf, Fantastics magazine, David's Bridal, Roots, Jacob, Wayne Clark, and Harlequin
  • Specializes in print modeling also has extensive experience in runway shows, TV commercials and promotions

Jennifer's modeling career began after her mother entered her in a model search in her home town of Kitchener. She has since modeled in Milan, Beijing, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, and Montreal, has appeared on several magazine covers, and has experience in fashion shows, TV commercials and more. Jennifer specificalizes in print modeling.

While working on her modeling career, Jennifer obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors as well as a certificate from George Brown College in Image Consulting. Her teaching began in Kitchener, and she has since contributed her wide knowledge of the industry to the Sutherland Academy! She is always adding new skills to her remuse and is currently enrolled in acting classes to help broaden her career.

 

Jennifer Gibson

Professional ACTING Coach & Professional ACTOR

Jennifer Gibson

Career Highlights

  • International model worked in commercial print, editorial, runway
  • Featured in such magazines as Cosmopolitan (U.S.A. and U.K.), Modern Bride, Teen and Glamour
  • Modeled in international campaigns for Coca-Cola, Movado watches, Clairol and Menace Jeans
  • Walked the runway for Richard Tyler, Duchesse and Jon Valdi
  • Studied with acclaimed Actor’s Studio coach Allan Miller
  • Starred in “The Guiding Light” and “The Bold and the Beautiful”

Jennifer considers herself fortunate to have made her living in the entertainment industry for the last 10 years. She started modeling at age 15 and has worked in Europe, Australia, New York and Los Angeles. 

Jennifer was inspired to begin teaching after working with legendary acting coach Larry Moss, author of "The Intent to live" and coach to Hilary Swank, Leonardo DiCaprio, Helen Hunt, Tobey Maguire and numerous other well known actors. She continues to hone her craft in the areas of voice and movement in addition to private coaching and scene study. Jennifer has also worked as an on set dialogue coach to such actors as Kate Jackson.

Jennifer has gained a wealth of hidden insight into the casting process working behind the scenes as a reader, casting assistant and session director and enjoys sharing that knowledge with her students.

 

Jaclyn Vens

Professional MODELING Coach & Professional MODEL

Jaclyn Vens

Career Highlights

  • Model on "Project Runway Canada: Season 1"
  • Clients include: Calvin Klein, Izzy Camilleri, Evan Biddel, Triarchy, Marie Genevieve Cyr, Jayn Simpson, Ula Zukowska, GISH by Susan Bosley, Kavi Kavi, Andrew Majtenyi, The Bay, Morales, to name a few.
  • Modeled at LG Fashion Week and for Toronto Fashion Incubator shows

When Jaclyn was 13 she was already 5'11" and was much taller than her teachers, parents and peers even before graduating elementary school. She began watching fashion shows on tv and learning as much about the industry as possible, and was inspired that there were women out there who actually looked like her! At 16 years old, it was time to pursue her dream. She signed her first modeling contract and within weeks she was walking the runway of at Toronto Fashion Week! Jaclyn has also modeled several seasons for Toronto Fashion Incubator. Other clients Jaclyn has worked for include: Calvin Klein, Izzy Camilleri, Evan Biddel, Triarchy, Marie Genevieve Cyr, Jayn Simpson, Ula Zukowska, GISH by Susan Bosley, Kavi Kavi, Andrew Majtenyi, The Bay, Morales, and many more! You may have also seen Jaclyn as a model on the first season of Project Runway Canada for designer Shernett Swaby.

While pursuing her modeling career, Jaclyn graduated from the Fashion Business program at Seneca College. She has a passion for all facets of the fashion industry, and has also worked as a sales representative showcasing the latest trends for designers, as well as acting as a mentor the interns and co-op students interested in the industry.

 

CHRISTY NEFF

Professional MODELING Coach & Professional MODEL

CHRISTY NEFF

Career Highlights

  • Toronto based model for print, runway, film and promotions.
  • Walked the runway in Alternative Arts, Mass Exodus and Fashion Week in Toronto.
  • Modeled for many clients such as: Heidi Ackerman, MAC Cosmetics, Aveda, the Ritz Carlton, Lucid Magazine Mass Exodus and Yves Saint Laurent

Before pursuing modeling, Christy went to Sheridan College for Visual Arts and Design. Christy attended the Sutherland Academy in 2010 and since completing the program she has been working as a model in Toronto for print, runway, film and promotional clients. Some of Christy's clients include: Heidi Ackerman, MAC Cosmetics, Aveda, the Ritz Carlton, Lucid Magazine, Mass Exodus and Yves Saint Laurent.  In her spare time, Christy enjoys giving back to the community. Her passion lies in mentoring young girls and helping them move forward with their lives while encouraging them to make their dreams come true! Christy is always looking to further her career - she just completed acting classes and she plans on traveling abroad in the future!

 

Anne ZIMMERMANN

Professional Make-Up Artist

Anne Zimmerman

Career Highlights

  • TV makeup artist at CityTV, Omni, Diversity, CTV, BNN, Canal+
  • TV show and film makeup artist (Foodies, That’s So Weird, The Auto Show, the Fantastic Film Festival)
  • Make-up artist for Elle Canada, On the Go... and LG Fashion Week
  • Clients include Global, MJM, YTV, Giorgio Armani Cosmetics, YSL

Anne grew up in Strasbourg, France.  While studying Aesthetics after high school, Anne realized that she had a talent for enhancing the natural beauty of women. After going back to school to become a professional make-up and FX artist,. Anne moved to Toronto in 2005 and joined the coaching team at Sutherland where she has been a makeup instructor since August 2005.

Anne is very enthusiastic about teaching women and teenagers how to look their very best, and she loves sharing this passion with our students!.  

 

Tannia Vicky

Professional MAKE-UP ARTIST

Tannia Vicky

Career Highlights

  • Specializes in  print, film, music videos, fitness, fashion and body painting
  • Make-up artist for Fashion Weekly magazine
  • Make up and hair articles published in Fitness and Oxygen magazines
  • Make-up artist for fashion shows and music videos in the GTA

With over 8 years of experience as an accomplished international freelance makeup artist, Tannia brings a wealth of experience to the Sutherland Academy.  Combining a flair for stunning makeup with a professional approach and attention to detail, Tannia  believes that everyone can maximize their potential by learning to bring out their best features with make-up.  Tannia also has an Aesthetics background and strongly believes that not only is makeup important, but that the condition of the canvas makes all the difference! 

 

  

Kerri Chomenchuk

Professional Make-Up Artist

Kerri Chomenchuk

Career Highlights

  • Kerri's recent clients include: Hamilton's Theatrical Supply, Jaea magazine and Faze magazine
  • She specializes in enhancing personal beauty through make up application and skin preparation

Kerri is a graduate of George Brown College in Yorkville and works as a freelance Make-up Artist working for clients including catalogues and magazines.  She specializes in skin preparation, print and bridal make up application and special effects. Kerri believes beauty is in the eye of the beholder. She is thrilled to help our students learn how to enhance their natural beauty!

 

 

 

 

 

 


Kim Smith

Professional Self Defense, Fitness & Nutrition Coach

Kim Smith

Career Highlights

  • Certified Krav Maga Instructor, Krav Maga Worldwide, Los Angeles
  • Registered and Certified Yoga Teacher, Thailand
  • Certified Personal Trainer Specialist and Nutrition Consultant, Can-Fit-Pro
  • Certified Yoga For Runners Instructor, Christine Felstead
  • Certified Cardio- Kickboxing Instructor, PMA

Kim has been involved in athletics and in the fitness industry for most of her life. Having a background in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA,  Kim's passion for learning and teaching has taken her all over the world. She was the 2nd female in Canada to become a certified Krav Maga Instructor, and is also a Certified Personal Trainer Specialist, a Nutrition Consultant and a Certified Yoga Teacher. Kim's goal is to empower females of all ages and train them how to respond both mentally and physically in a time of need.  She utilizes a balance of humour and understanding in her coaching style. She also holds a Psychology Degree from The University of Western Ontario and brings with her a genuine passion for working in the field of human service.