Buttermaker’s House Artist Residency was home to Pretty Good Cellos with Pat Connick and Renu Mathew from August 6th – 12th, 2025.
Pat and Renu are working on fine tuning and enlarging their repertoire of cello duet music that they will be performing in Alberta at various venues. Pat is a skilled musician; many of the pieces in their repertoire have been specifically arranged by Pat as cello duets. Both Pat and Renu play multiple instruments but their common interest is mastering the cello. They both enjoy playing classical, popular and traditional folk music.
They have enjoyed the historic Lutheran Church as a venue to practice due to its excellent unique acoustics. The Buttermaker’s House Artist in Residence Program has provided them an opportunity to focus on modifying and perfecting their cello duet music.
Pretty Good Cellos performed at the Cream Day Celebrations August 10th, 2025. On Monday, August 11th, Pat and Renu invited friends and acquaintances to join them at the Markerville Church for a concert and informal conversation about cellos, duets, and music.
Pat Connick was born in Ontario but spent the majority of her life in Alberta and British Columbia. She has worked in the health care field for many years and is currently practicing medicine in Calgary.
Renu Mathew was born in Fort McMurray, Alberta. In addition to being a musician, she is a multi-disciplinary artist. She has appeared on several skilled based reality shows: The Great Chocolate Showdown Season 1 (Food Network) and the Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown Season 1 (CBC). She resides in Olds and is a full-time art and ceramics teacher.
