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

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