Curriculum Vitae
Heather A. Hamilton is a member, in good standing, of the following professional organizations:
- Alberta Craft Council
- Craft Council of B.C.
- Island Artisans Association
- Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society
Education:
- 2011 - Chasing and Repousse course taught by Valentin Yotkov, master silversmith from Bulgaria and currently living and creating in New York.
- 2011 - Metal Etching course taught by Crys Harse at Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts, Metchosin, BC
- 2010 - Fold Forming course taught by Charles Lewton-Brain at the Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
- 2010 - Metalsmithing course taught by Crys Harse at the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts, Metchosin, BC
- 2009 – Celtic Line Drawing course taught by Cheryl Samuel at the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts, Metchosin, BC
- 2003 - 2005 –various silversmithing courses, Victoria, BC
- 1985 – Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
Exhibitions:
- 2011 - Sooke Fine Arts Show - Winner of Best Jewellery Award
- 2011 - Sooke Fine Arts Show - 3 items juried into this show.
- 2010 - Sidney Fine Art Show - Sterling Silver Sculpture/Pendant entitled "Spirit Up-Lifting" was juried into this show and was sold at this show.
- 2009 - Sooke Fine Arts Show, Sooke, BC - Pendant selected by jurors
- 2009 - Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Annual Show, Sidney, BC -Received Jurors’ Choice/Patron’s Choice Award