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Margaret Forsey
magdalene@rockstarmail.com


Education

2006
Bachelor of Fine Art Degree, Valedictorian
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, Halifax, NS
Major: Interdisciplinary, with a focus on textiles
Minor: Art History, with a focus on craft history
Courses in textiles, ceramics, drawing, art history, film history and performance

2003
Rug Hooking Workshop
Naturally Hand-Dyed Textile Studio, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Private introduction to rug hooking workshop with Susan Furneaux

2000
Advanced Placement Portfolio Development Class
Bishops College, St. John’s, NL, in conjunction with the University of Boston
Courses in painting, drawing, sculpture and collage

Solo Exhibitions

2006, Give Thanks for Your Charmed Life, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2006, Take Care of Yourself, Ballroom Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Selected Juried Group Exhibitions

2009, "Breaking With Tradition" Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning, Nova Scotia

2009, Contemporary Fibers : The Art of J Penney Burton, Joanna Close, Margaret Forsey and Rilla Marshall, Mary E. Black Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2008, Tapis Crochetés, Le Museé des Maîtres et Artisans du Québec, Montréal, Québec

2006, Comfort and Joy, Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland

2006, Pre-Shrunk, Argyle Fine Art Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2006, Traditions in Transition, The Rooms-Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s, Newfoundland

2006, NSCAD Emerging Artists, Argyle Fine Art Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2006, The Love Show, Seeds Mini Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2005, Contemporary Ceramics In Newfoundland, Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland

2005, Atlantic Craft Trade Show, World Trade and Convention Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Professional Experience

Wolfville Farmer’s Market, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Instructor of art and craft workshops for children, January 2009-present

Flower Cart Supported Training and Employment, Kings County, Nova Scotia
Instructor of adult rug hooking workshop, March 2009

Wolfville Farmer’s Market, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Exhibiting artist, October – December 2008

Canzine East Coast Zine and Craft Fair, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Exhibiting artist, October 2008

Yukon Riverside Arts Festival, Dawson City, Yukon Territory
Demonstrating artist, August 2008

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture, Dawson City, Yukon Territory
Artist in residence, April-July, 2008

Nova Scotia Center for Craft and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Instructor of adult rug hooking classes, October 2006-March 2008

Anchor Archive Regional Zine Project, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Instructor of adult rug hooking workshops, January 2007-present

Craft Council Clay Studio, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Artist in residence, June-August 2005
Instructor of children’s ceramic classes, 2000-2005
Studio assistant, June-August, 1999

Blue Moon Pottery, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Studio assistant, summers 2001-2003

Craft Council Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Gallery Assistant, June –August 1999

Awards

2009- Juried Member
Halifax Crafters, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2006-Valedictorian, class of 2006
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2006- Travel Subsidy Grant
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2005-Travel Subsidy Grant
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2005- Margo Marshall Award for Textiles
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2005-Jan Ferguson Award for Excellence in Craft
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2001-Foundation Scholarship
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, Halifax, Nova Scotia