John Schlachter

John Schlachter was born in Berlin (Kitchener) and studied art with Frederick H. Varley A.R.C.A., John Martin and at the Doon School of Fine Art. He became the central figure of the artistic community in Waterloo County. As well as being a well-known oil painter of landscapes, he was a prominent teacher and influenced many budding artists.

Schlacter was a member of the K-W Society of Artists, the Teachers’ Council of the Five Counties Art Association and of the K-W Art Gallery where he served on the board of directors for 18 years. He was active in the Doon School of Fine Art.

Schlacter exhibited at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the London Art Gallery, the Royal Canadian Academy and the Art Gallery of Ontario. He was employed at Baetz Brothers in finishing furniture long after the normal retirement age.