Background
Sures was born at Brandon, Manitoba in 1934.
Sures was born at Brandon, Manitoba in 1934.
He graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1957 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts He went on to earned his Master of Arts
In painting and printmaking from the Michigan State University in 1959. After two years working in the United Kingdom and traveling in Europe and the Middle East he established a studio in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was instrumental in establishing the ceramics department at the, Regina Campus (now the ).
He undertook an appointment in 1973-1974 working in Grenada, West Indies for the United Nations Handcraft Development Program.
After completing his Master of Arts Sures moved to the United Kingdom where he worked in London. Here he learned mold making, slip casting and production wheel-throwing.
Sures has worked on various commissions, the most notable being: Mural created for the Provincial Office Building in Saskatoon Mural for the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. Ceramic pieces for Secretary of State Canada.
Terrazzo floor for the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Regina Sures has taken a strong interest in arts organizations.
Sures was Chairman of the Department of Visual Arts at the from 1969-1971. On his retirement in 1998 he was granted Professor Emeritus. Footed Bowl Retrospective of Works Clay and Glass Retrospective.
He has acted as an adviser or consultant for a number of organizations including the Canada Council regarding ceramic art The Banff Centre for their facilities and program development. The Regina Wascana Centre Authority on its Fine Arts Committee.
And as a member of the Board of the Canadian Conference of the Arts.