CUSHLA O'CONNELL
RESUME
Education
University of Canterbury: Fine Arts Degree.
Design & Arts College: Diploma of Multi Media Design & Production.
Villa Maria College: First place in NZ for 'Bursary Design'.
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Ongoing Education
Christchurch Polytechnic: Figure Drawing, Contemporary Jewellery.
Hagley College: Garment Pattern Drafting, Bookbinding , Metalwork, Ceramics.
Papanui College: Limestone Carving, Stained Glass.
Canterbury Weavers Guild: Weaving.
Christchurch Needlework Guild: All forms of needlework
Work
I have been lucky enough to work in places that allow me to be surrounded by creativity while earning a living.
Early on I poured the moulds for 'Legacy Dolls', learning the skills of sculpting, mould making and porcelain painting.
I have since been employed at 'Rubber Stamps by Montarga', where I teach, illustrate, create samples and attend to our many lovely customers both online and instore.
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Other Achievements
2007 - 2010
Co-ran a successful gallery in Waikuku, Canterbury where my sculptures was sold up until the Christchurch earthquakes.
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2015 - 2022
I have entered ‘The World of Wearable Arts’ three times, these are the shows they appeared in:
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2015 Awarded 'Runner-Up' for the 'First Time Entrant Award'.
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2016 Awarded 'Highly Commended' by the WOW judges.
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2022 Awarded 3rd in the Aotearoa Section.