EDUCATION
M.F.A. Ceramics, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A.,
B.Ed. (Art), University of Calgary, Canada,
B.A. (Design), University of Alberta,
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING POSITIONS
Course tutor, International Ceramics Studio (ICSHU), Kecskemet, Hungary. May 2004
Guest Lecturer, Surrey Institute of Art & Design, Farnham, England. April 2003
Guest tutor, Glasog Keramik Skolen, Bornholm Is., Denmark. September 2001
Head of Ceramics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.1993 -1996
Lecturer, Ceramics/Sculpture/Drawing, Northern Territory University, Darwin, Australia.1993
Program Coordinator, Tutor, Ceramics to Aboriginals, College of the S. W., Australia.1991-1992
Lecturer Ceramics, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia.1986-1989
Head of Ceramics, Wanganui Polytechnic, New Zealand 1982-83
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Resident, Bertozzi&Casoni/Industrial collaboration at Laboratorio Pesaro, Imola , Italy. Sept.2013-present
McKnight Scholarship/Residency, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis MN, U.S.A. April-June 2012
Artist in Residence, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston TX, U.S.A. June 2009-Feb. 2010
Artist in Residence, Mendocino Art Center, MendoCino, California, U.S.A. September 2008-June 2009
Resident, Medalta International Artist in Residence Program, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. June, 2007
Studio Work! Exhibition, France/Italy 2005/2006
Artist in Residence. Ballardini Ceramics Institute, Faenza, Italy. February-April 2004
Visiting Artist, Oregon College of Art and Craft, (O.C.A.C.), Portland, U.S.A. June-Oct 2002
Research Fellowship, School of Fine Art, University of Newcastle, Australia. Oct 2001-May 2002
Artist in Residence, Quay School of Arts, Wanganui Polytechnic, N.Z. March -June 2000
Pilchuck Glass School, 'Casting Hollow Forms' with Irene Frolic (Toronto), WA USA-July 1995
Scholarship/Residency, International Ceramics Studio, Kecskemet, Hungary.Oct-Dec.1991
Artist in Residence, Banff School of Fine Arts, Banff, Canada, Jan -May, 1986
Production potter, Hastings and North Auckland, New Zealand, May, 1983 -June 1985
Production potter apprenticeship, Ceramic Arts, Canada. John A. Porter (Central School London), 1976-1977
LECTURES / WORKSHOPS
Lecture/ Demonstration: 'Provoking the Eye', CEPV, Vevey, Switzerland, September, 2011
Contemporary Porcelain: Pushing the Boundaries, H.C.C.C., Houston TX, October, 2009
'Provoking the Eye', Lecture/Critiques, Surrey School of Art and Design, England. April, 2003
'The Fibonacci Connection', 'Intersections: Art, Technology, Science, Design', U.N.S.W., Sydney, 1995
'Slumping Earthenware in a Sodium Vapour Atmosphere', Presentation AusCeram'94 Sydney.
'Australian/Canadian Connection, Lecture, National Art Academy, Oslo, Norway. January, 1992
Numerous workshops in New Zealand and Australia 1983 -1990
EXHIBITIONS ONE PERSON
Goldesberry Gallery, Houston, TX, USA. October-November, 2009
Galerie L'Evenement, Vallauris, France. July-August, 2005
Fellowship Exhibition:.School of Fine Art, University of Newcastle, Australia. April, 2002
gallerymateria, Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.A. December, 2001
'Towards the Center ", Quay School of the Arts Gallery, Wanganui, N.Z. April 2000
Raglan Gallery, Manly, Sydney, Australia. 1998, 1991
Murulla Gallery, Muswellbrook, Australia. 1990
Old Bakery Gallery, Sydney, Australia. 1989
'Intrusions-Protrusions', Victor Mace Fine Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia. Oct. 1987
'Origins II', Gallery 473, Auckland, New Zealand. Nov 1983
'Salt Glazed Porcelain', 242 Gallery, Hastings, NZ. July 1983
M.F.A. Exhibit, Kittredge Gallery, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A. 1980
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
4th/3rd /2nd &1st Triennale of Silicate Arts. Kecskemet, Hungary. 2014/2011/2008/2005
53rd Concorso Int'l Della Ceramica D'Alie. 'Form between Continuity and Innovation'. Faenza, Italy. 2003
52nd& 48th Concorso Della Ceramica D'Arte, Faenza, Italy. 2001/1993
6th Internationale Triennale de Porcelaine Contemporaine, Nyon, Switzerland. July -Oct 2001
Gold Coast Ceramic Award. Gold Coast, Australia. 1998, 1993, 1992, 1990, 1989 (acquired), 1987
2nd Cairo International Biennale for Ceramics, Giza, Egypt. 1994
Fletcher Challenge Ceramics Award, Auckland, NZ. 1993, 1987, 1984
13th National Craft Council Acquisition Award of the Northern Territory. Darwin, Australia. 1993
Shepparton Art Gallery Ceramics Award, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. 1993
'New Zealand Ceramics Now', Bishop Suter Gallery, Nelson, NZ. 1985, 1983
Bank of New Zealand Annual. Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington, NZ. 1983, 1982
‘Craft '80’, Tacoma Art Museum. Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A. 1980
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Museo Intenazionale delle Ceramiche, Faenza, Italy
Swiss National Museum, Nyon, Switzerland
Istituto Statale d'Arte per La Ceramica, Castelli (Teramo), Italy
National Centre of Fine Arts, Giza, Egypt
International Ceramics Studio, Kecskemet, Hungary
Max Watters' Collection, Muswellbrook, Australia
Downlands College Collection, Toowoomba, Australia
Gold Coast City Council, Queensland, Australia
State Works Department, Brisbane,
Australia Brisbane Civic Art Gallery and Museum, Brisbane, Australia
Queensland Potters Association, Brisbane, Australia
Toowoomba Art Gallery, Australia
Bishop Suter Art Gallery (Nelson Regional), NZ
Christchurch Art Gallery, Christchurch, NZ
Sargeant Art Gallery, Wanganui, NZ (Two works)
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Taranaki, NZ
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A.
PRIVATE Collections in Canada, USA, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia.
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