Loreen Manuel
← People of the Society · on record 1968–2009
The Society’s records
Everything the Society’s own records say of Loreen Manuel: the offices held, the standings conferred, and the awards won. Where the records are silent, so is this part of the page.
In memoriam · 24 April 2020
Long active with the Woodstock-area community; “always modest about her talents and generous when sharing her skills,” in the tribute submitted by Madeleine Mitchell. She is remembered for her CSCL ribbons and awards.
From Winter 2019–2020, page 7.
Also recorded as Laureen Manuel, Loreen Manual, Lorene Manuel, Moreen Manuel, Mrs. Thomas Manuel
Standing
Society Member 1988–1997
Branch
Woodstock · recorded holding office in 2007
Three of her pieces were chosen for the Society’s 1985 Travelling Exhibition, from about sixty entries, by the judges Robert Muma, Paul Williams and Alison Parsons: a calfskin pin with a rose design, and two pins of small flowers, one tan and one dyed orange. She made a square for the CSCL Leather Quilt. She showed three pieces in the Society's exhibition at the Etobicoke Art Gallery, 4-29 September 1992, and three pieces at Leather 2004, the Society's biennial juried exhibition at the Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Boulevard, 2-30 November 2004, with the Woodstock guild. The Society's own Members-at-Large final report (May 2026) names her the benefactor of the CSCL Teaching in Leathercraft Fund. She showed five pieces at Leather 2000: Fifty Years of Leather Art, the Society’s exhibition in the Grand Hall Gallery of the Woodstock Museum, 466 Dundas St., 20 May to 17 June 2000 (Tooled Bookends; Morocco Purse, Black; Tooled Plaques; Leather Lighthouse Picture; Leather Covered Bottle).
From Winter 2019–2020, page 7; Fall 1998, page 2; Etobicoke Art Gallery exhibition 1992: catalogue, page 13; Leather 2004: Juried Biennial Exhibition, Hamilton Public Library, page 3; Members-at-Large: Final Newsletter Report, page 1; Summer 1968, page 3; Fall 1985, page 4; and Leather 2000: Fifty Years of Leather Art, Exhibition Programme, Woodstock Museum.
Served the Society as
- Woodstock Branch Vice-President 1968–1969
- Woodstock Branch Exhibitions 1971
- Woodstock Branch Treasurer 1989–1993
- Woodstock Branch Librarian 2007
Honours
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Named on the Society's roll of Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients. - Honourary Life Membership 2008
Honoured with a Life Membership for over fifty years of service. - Honourary Life Member 2008
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award 2002
Announced by Dorothy McPherson and Kevin Armstrong at the 52nd Annual Meeting, Woodstock. The Official Awards were to be presented at a ceremony not yet announced on this page.
Awards
- Allan Foss Workshop Award 2009
- Best in Show 1997, 2000, 2001
- CSCL Judges' Special Choice 2004
- Craftsman Ribbon 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
- Irva Ford Award 2005
- Irva Ford Award for Best Moulded Leather 1994
- Irva Ford Memorial Award for Best Molded Work 1986
- Leather '80 Honourable Mention 1980
- Michigan Leather Artisans Award for Colour 2000
- Participation Ribbon 2009
- Robert Muma Award 1996, 1998
- Salon Award 1984, 1985, 1992
- Salon Ribbon 1989, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005
- Weston Trophy Entry (runner-up) 2003
- Weston Trophy Winning Piece 2002
Demonstrations given
- Woodstock Branch demonstration, 1975-76 season 1976
Workshop, 1976From Annual Meeting 1976: programme, West Plains United Church, Burlington.
- Moulded Leather Wall Decoration 1985
35th AnnualFrom 35th Annual Meeting 1985: programme, The Continental Inn, Barrie.
Where this comes from
- Summer 1968
- Spring 1969
- Spring 1980
- Autumn 1980
- Summer 1981
- Summer 1983
- Summer 1985
- Fall 1985
- Summer 1986
- Fall 1986
- Spring 1989
- Spring 1990
- Summer 1991
- Summer 1992
- Summer 1993
- Spring/Summer 1994
- Winter/Spring 1995
- Summer 1995
- Summer 1996
- Summer 1997
- Summer 1998
- Fall 1998
- Summer 1999
- Spring/Summer 2000
- Spring 2001
- Summer 2002
- Spring 2003
- Autumn 2004
- Spring 2005
- Spring 2006
- Spring 2007
- Summer 2007
- Spring 2008
- Spring 2009
- Winter 2019–2020
- Leathercraft group elects new officers
- Members-at-Large: Final Newsletter Report
- 32nd Annual Meeting 1982: programme, Holiday Inn West, Toronto
- 35th Annual Meeting 1985: programme, The Continental Inn, Barrie
- 39th Annual Meeting 1989: programme, Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston
- 40th Annual Meeting 1990: programme, Elmhurst Inn, Ingersoll
- 41st Annual Meeting 1991: programme, Beacon Motor Inn, Jordan Station (Vineland)
- 42nd Annual Meeting 1992: programme, Beacon Motor Inn, Jordan Station (Vineland)
- 43rd Annual Meeting 1993: programme, Royal Resort, Fenelon Falls
- Annual General Meeting minutes, 5 May 2007
- Etobicoke Art Gallery exhibition 1992: catalogue
- Leather 2000: Fifty Years of Leather Art, Exhibition Programme, Woodstock Museum
- Leather 2004: Juried Biennial Exhibition, Hamilton Public Library
- Society membership list, 1989
- Society membership list, 1997
Life and work
From the tribute and family obituary in the Society's newsletter.
- Background
- She was born on 14 December 1923 near Foldens Corners, Ontario, and died in Woodstock in her 97th year.
- Family
- She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas George Manuel (2000).
- Interests
- She is remembered for her chocolate fudge as well as for her leatherwork.
From Winter 2019–2020, page 7.