Summary of Skills
- Experience in a variety of fields – visual design, fashion design, computer technology
- 25 years of teaching experience with excellent references
- Material preparation, delivery and adaptation to address different learning style
Education
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Bachelor of Education University of Alberta
Diploma in Merchandising and Display Granton Institute of Technology
Basic Requirement for the Canadian Weaver’s Guild Master Weavers
Since 1980 I participated in many weaving workshops through local and provincial guilds, both in Alberta and Ontario. I also attended workshops in 1986 at the Toronto Convergence.
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Juried Shows
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Edmonton Weaver's Guild Show and Sale (2006 - 2008)
VAA (2005) - Spectrum
Alberta Craft Council (2004) – White, Black and Gold Show
ANWG Heirloom Juried Show(2003) - 2 household items
Alberta Craft Council Christmas Sale – Juried Sale (one of a kind clothing)
Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta Juried Show (clothing)
Participant in the Cameo Christmas Craft Sale, Edmonton, Alberta
Various awards and shows – City of Fort McMurray, Fort McMurray Arts and Crafts Guild – won First prize in 3 categories at the Blueberry Festival
Teaching Experience - Full Time
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NorQuest Community College
Instructor and Team Leader Business Careers
Grant MacEwan College/ Alberta College
Full-time Computer and Keyboarding Instructor
Warburg High School
Full-time CTS Instructor – (Home Economics – grades 7 – 12)
Contract Teaching
Olds College, Fibre Week - 2009
Learning to Weave
Edmonton Weaver’s Guild - since 2002
Beginner Weaving
Sewing Your Hand Woven Fabric with Class
Bead Leno
Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta - 2005
Drafting Beyond Your Basic Draft and Sewing Your Handwoven Fabric
Dawson Creek, B.C. - 2004
Linen and Lace
Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton 1992-1994
Weaving Instructor Edmonton Continuing Education
Southeast Seniors Community Center 1993
Weaving instructor
Conroy Software 1980-1995
Co-owner of a software firm that developed, distributed and marketed computer software internationally. I also designed and sold one-of-kind clothing.
City of Fort McMurray, Tarsand Weavers
Various Beginner and Intermediate Weaving Courses
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Present Volunteer Activities
Alberta Representative - Canadian Weavers Guild
President - Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta
Past President - Edmonton Weavers Guild
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Previous Positions
Treasurer - Committee for the Arts NorQuest College
Past President and Vice-President of the following:
Hand Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers of Alberta
Tarsand Weavers
Fort McMurray Arts and Craft Guild
Contact us at : sargasso@sargasso.ca
