Place of Birth
South Africa
Residence
Calgary, AB
Education
1979 H.E.D. University of the Orange Free State (UOFS) (Diploma in
Higher Education)
1977 B.A. + Hon (Fine Arts) UOFS (Bachelor and Honors degrees in
Fine Arts)
1973 Grade 12 Newcastle Secondary School, KZN
Professional Experience
2007 to present Full time Artist Home studio
2003 - 2006 Office Manager International Society for the Performing
Arts, Rye, New York, Membership communication, database, event
organiser
1999 - 2000 Freelance Designer VWV (International Events Company),
Johannesburg, South Africa, Décor, presentations and Make-up
1999 - 2000 Assistant Teacher Crawford College, Sandton City,
Johannesburg, South Africa, Library
1995 - 1998 Senior Teacher Durban North College, South Africa Art
(Practical as well as History of Art.): Primary & Secondary,
introduced art as Gr. 12 Subject (AP College Level)
1994-1996 Puppet master Playhouse Company's Puppet Company,
Established and managed new Puppet Company, Designed, manufactured
and manipulated puppets, Produced several touring educational
productions
1993 - 1994 Senior Teacher Mmabana Cultural Centre, Taung, SA,
Early Learning Centre
1992 - 1993 Unit Manager Mmabana Cultural Centre, Taung, SA,
Established and managed new art unit: planning, budget and staff
(Painting, Pottery, Printing, Sculpture,Needlework)
1990 - 1992 Head of Dept. Brebner School, Bloemfontein, SA, Art:
History & Practical; Afrikaans (2nd language.), Gr. 3 - 12 (AP
College level-Painting, Printing)
1989 - 1990 Puppet master Performing Arts Council, OFS (PACOFS),
Established, managed and performed in new Puppet Company - over 200
performances in Schools
1988-1989 Senior Teacher Brebner Secondary & Primary School,
Art Practical & History of Art; Drug Counselling, Gr 3 -
12
1987 Lecturer Kagisanong Teachers' Training College, Bloemfontein,
Taught Method of Teaching Art
1986 P/T Teacher Grove Primary School, Cape Town, Art & all
Crafts teacher
1986 Freelance Illustrator and Toy-designer
1982 Teacher Kirstenhof Primary School, Cape Town, Started Arts
program in school Gr. 1 - 7
1981 Lecturer Madadeni Teachers' Training College, Newcastle, SA,
Taught Method of Teaching
1979 - 1980 Manager PACOFS Prop shop, Bloemfontein, Managed and
produced props for all stage productions, Professional Opera,
Ballet, Theatre
1977 - 1978 Puppeteer PACOFS Puppet Company, Designed, manufactured
and manipulated marionettes - over 400 performances
Other Experience, Volunteer Work
Knowledge of various musical instruments - lessons in
recorder/piano/violin/flute/mandolin
Knowledge of various forms of Craft & presented workshops on
various levels
On various committees as student and teacher to plan and organize
events
Held various workshops to teachers and kids on Puppetry
1983 - 2000 volunteer for the South African National Youth
Orchestra