dale’s first traceable ceramic commission was for the briarwood presbyterian church, beaconsfield, qc., c.1963. it is probable that this was facilitated through contacts she made during her montreal sojourn. however, it is known she made the abstract clay reliefs for the baptismal font, the lectern and front doors from a basement studio in her toronto home, using rough credit river clay from mississauga. dale also completed at least two other commissions in montreal churches, including ceramic panels for louvered windows in saint paul’s chapel, a sculpted altar, (architect w.r. ussner), and a twelve-foot stations of the cross.