personal details
Derek John Wilson
D.O.B:
18/01/77
Address:
173 Alexandra Park Avenue,
Belfast.
BT15 3GB
Contact:
02890 742 130 /
0785 404 5835
education
2005-2007
University of Ulster, Belfast
M.A. Applied Arts, Ceramics
2001-2002
Crafts Council of Ireland
Pottery Skills Course, Kilkenny (Distinction)
1996-1999
University of Ulster, Belfast
B.A. Honours Fine and Applied Arts, Ceramics
1995-1996
Bournemouth & Poole College of Art & Design
Foundation Studies (Distinction)
1993-1995
BIFHE
GNVQ Advanced Art and Design (Distinction)
1991-1993
Laurel Hill High School,
Lisburn
G.C.S.E, English, Maths, Art & Design
Graphical Communication, History, Computer Studies
employment history
Jan 03-Sept 05
Ballydougan
Pottery,
Lurgan
Production Potter – involved in all areas of the production process, from designing new ranges for a specific market - to producing wares, glazing, decorating and firing processes.
Jul 02-Jan 03
Colm
De
Ris
Pottery, Dublin
Production Potter – Throwing, glazing and decorating.
Nov 00-Sept 01
Habitat, Belfast
Sales Assistant
exhibitions
Jan/Feb 2007
Ormeau
Baths Gallery, Belfast – Ignition Group Exhibition
Oct 2006
Clotsworthy
Arts Centre, Antrim – Ignition Group Exhibition
Aug 2006
Flowerfield
Arts Centre – Ignition Group Exhibition
July 2006
New Designers Exhibition – London
June 2006
Switch Room Belfast – Postgraduate show
July 2002
Design Yard, Kilkenny – Graduate show
Aug 1999
Ulster Museum, Belfast – Royal Academy Annual Exhibition
June 1999
University of Ulster, Belfast – Degree Show
awards
May 2006
Richard K Degenhardt – Belleek Collectors Scholarship