Education 2016 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ceramics Major, Concordia University, Montreal, QC 2009 Centre De Ceramique Bonsecours, CEJEP Ceramics Program, Montreal,QC 2001 Bachelor of Arts, Advanced Psychology Major, Peace and Conflict Studies , Minor, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS
Juried Exhibitions 2021 Galerie Trois C, Montreal, QC 2021 What The Pop, Montreal, QC 2021. Usine 106u, Montreal, QC 2021 DARE-DARE, Montreal, QC 2021 MTL en Arts, Montreal, QC 2020 Les Encans de la Quarantaine, Montreal, QC 2019 Biennial Ceramics Exhibition, London Clay Art Centre, ON 2019 Lachine Pottery Guild Spring Exposition, Lachine, QC 2018. The Open Centre, Montreal, QC 2018. Back Yard Gallery, Verdun, QC 2009 Class Exhibition, Centre De Ceramique Bonsecours, Montreal QC
Career History 2018 Supervisor and Hand Building Ceramic Art Teacher, Centre Céramique, Sud-Ouest, Montreal, QC 2017- Founder, Director, Instructor, Melz Artz Mobile, now Montreal, QC 2015 Adapted Programs Clay Sculpture Teacher, Cummings Centre, Montreal, QC
Workshops Developed and Implemented 2012 “Clay Labyrinths: Finding a Way with Clay”, Hope and Cope, Montreal,QC 2009 “Exploring Size-ism through Clay Sculpture”, 2110 Centre for Gender Advocacy, Montreal, QC 2009 “Sex Organ Invention through Clay Sculpture”, 2110 Centre for Gender Advocacy, Montreal, QC 2009 “Basics in Ceramics”, Saint Emilie Skill-share, Montreal, QC
Courses Developed and Taught 2017-now Narratives in Ceramics Hand Building Functional Ceramics and Pottery The Conversation Piece The Figure in Clay Hand Building Ceramic Art
Accomplishments
Created lesson plans and taught clay sculpture to seniors with Parkinson's disease and other physical disabilities. Adapted techniques in accordance with student abilities. Focused on the creative process, self-expression and enhancing self-esteem.
Supported seniors with special needs and mental health issues during Art Therapy. Assisted with art materials and socialization. Became familiar with Art Therapy and art as a therapeutic activity.
Created and instructed artistic workshops with the aim of addressing issues of size-ism, gender, self-esteem and making art instruction accessible.
Created a personal body of ceramic art exploring various techniques and themes such as feminism and organic phenomena.
Retail Clients 2010 Perfide, Montreal, QC 2003 The Spirit Within, Vancouver, BC
Volunteer Experience 2018 Ceramic Art Project Manager, Over The Rainbow Daycare, Montreal, QC 2011 Art Therapy Volunteer, Maimonides Geriatric Hospital, Montreal, QC 2011 Art Therapy Volunteer, Creative Social Centre, Montreal, QC