Education:
1991-1994
Bachelor of Design Honours Degree in Ceramics with secondary subject in Printmaking.
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee University, Scotland.
1990-1991
National Diploma in Art and Design, Chesterfield College of Art, England.
Residency: International Ceramic studio, Keskemet, Hungary. 1993 & 2018
Selected Exhibitions:
2018: International Ceramics studio Keskemet, Hungary. Muscle Memory.
Shane Norrie contemporary: Red
Clayakar: Yunomi
2017:
Solo Show: Transition. Shenkman Gallery, Ottawa.
Gardiner Museum solo show, Toronto
Shane Norrie Contemporary: Groundwork.
Art Gallery of Burlington. Serendipity.
2016: Gardiner Museum: revitalise.
Headwaters Arts Exhibition.
Void Gallery: Make and do group show.
2015: Art Gallery of Burlington: Solo show “Passage”
The General Gallery, Almonte: 2 person exhibition “ Converging Voices”
Carnegie Gallery, Dundas: Ontario Craft Biennale.
Cavin-Morris Gallery New York: “Enflamed” group exhibition.
The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Toronto: “Empty Bowls” group exhibition.
2014: Art Gallery of Burlington: “Coast to coast” Group exhibition curated by Jonathan Smith from the Art Galleries personal collection.
Jonathon Bankroft Snell: Solo show “Showcase” New works from “The Narrative series”.
Crafts Ontario: “A sentimental journey” Group exhibition.
The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art: 12 Trees Exhibition.
2013: Carnegie Gallery, Dundas. Solo show “Narratives”
Jonathon Bankroft Snell: “Immigrant” Group show.
2011: Gardiner Museum of Ceramic art: “The Orkney Series” Solo exhibition.
Ontario Crafts Council Biennial. Toronto. Juried show.
Thames Art Gallery,” Surroundings”. Invitational group show.
Fusion Fireworks: traveling biennial. Juried show.
2010: Remnants: Solo exhibition at Carnegie Gallery, Dundas.
18th San Angelo National Ceramic Competition, Texas. Juried show.
Dish: Nuit Blanch Mystic Clay Pad. Toronto Invitational show.
2007-2012: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto. Juried show.
2009:Toronto Potters 15th Biennale Exhibition, Gardiner Museum, Toronto. Juried show.
Ontario Crafts Council Biennial Exhibition, Toronto. Juried show.
2008: Toronto Potters 14th Biennial exhibition, Ontario Crafts Council Gallery. Juried show.
2006-2009:Headwaters Art Exhibition, Alton Mills. Juried show.
Echoes and Ripples: Burlington Art Centre, Group show.
Muse, Toronto: Heart. Group show.
Pertoff Gallery, Toronto: Tea for two, Group show.
Mississauga Art Gallery: Fresh Air Fresh Art. Juried show.
Toronto Potters 13th Biennial exhibition, The Gardiner Museum, Toronto. Juried show.
Lectures, teaching & Jury:
2018:
6 day Surface effect course, Haliburton School of art.
surface effect course, Thames art Gallery, Chatham.
2 day surface effect workshop, Missassauga potters guild.
1 day surface effect, Pine trees potters guild.
2016:
Juror: London potters Guild, Biennale,
3 day workshop on surface design: Gladstoneclayworks, Ottawa
2 day workshop on hand building with paper clay and surface, Alchemy studios, Guelph.
2 day hands on workshop with 3-d formation and surface exploration, Glouster pottery school, Ottawa.
Burlington Potters guild: lecture and demonstrations.
2015: Art Gallery of Burlington: Lecture on solo exhibition “Passage”
Kingston Potters Guild: 3 day workshop on Papercaly, hand building and surface treatment with slip.
Hamilton Potters guild: Lecture on “The orkney series”, paper clay and surface treatments.
The Ottawa Potters Guild: 3 day hand building workshop with mono printing surface techniques using coloured porcelain.
2014: Pottery Teacher at The Gibson Centre, Aliston and after school programs at Monsenior Ronan Primary School, Beeton.
2013: Juror for Ontario Arts Council: The Chalmers Arts Fellowship Grant.
2012: Juror for Hamilton Potters Guild Biennale.
The Miles Nadal Centre, Toronto: Pottery course instructor for adults and after school instructor for children.
Missasauga Potters Guild: 2 day workshop: hand building with papercaly and surface.
2011: Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art: The Orkney Series, Lecture.
Fusion Clay and Glass Conference: Handbuilding with paperclay workshop, Toronto.
Mississauga potters guild: The Orkney series lecture and 2 day workshop.
2010: Sudbury potters guild: 3 day slide lecture, demonstration and hand building workshop with paperclay.
Guilford potters guild: 2 day slide lecture, demonstration and hand building workshop with paperclay.
Hamilton Potters guild: slide lecture.
2009: Ontario Arts Council: Juror for Crafts Individuals and Organizations.
Tuckers Pottery Supply: Presentation and Hand building demonstration.
Richmond Hill Potters Guild: Slide lecture and presentation.
Burlington Potters Guild: Slide lecture and hand building demonstration.
Toronto Potters Guild: Lecture and hand building Demonstration.
2008: South Simcoe Arts Council: Juror for Art on Main Exhibition.
London Potters Guild: Slide presentation and 2 day hand building workshop with paperclay.
Pine tree Potters Guild: 2 day hand building with paperclay demonstration.
Studio Potters Guild: Slide presentation and demonstration workshop.
2007: Kawartha Potters Guild: Slide presentation and hand building demonstration.
Awards and Grants:
2018: Recipient of Ontario Arts Council grant, Organisation Terra Nova.
2017: Recipient of the Ontario Arts Council grant. Craft Individual.
2016: Fusion Clay and glass: Best in Show.
Headwaters Arts Exhibition: Second place.
2015: Carnegie Gallery craft Biennial: Best in show.
2012: Ontario Arts Council, Craft individual Grant.
2011: Art in the park, Ottawa: Best in show for Ceramics.
Ontario Arts Council: Craft individual grant.
2010: Toronto Potters 15th Biennial Exhibition: Gardiner Museum award.
Ontario Arts Council: Craft Individual grant.
Ontario Arts Council: Exhibition assistance grant. Solo Exhibition, Carnegie Gallery.
2009: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition: Best in show for Ceramics. Aaron Milrad award.
Ontario Arts Council: Craft Individual grant.
2008: Toronto Potters 14th Biennial Exhibition: Ontario Crafts Council award.
2007: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition: Honorable mention for ceramics. Tuckers Award.
Fresh Air Fresh Art, Dufferin Arts Council award for excellence.
2006: Cabbage Town craft fair: best in show.
Toronto Potters 13th Biennial Exhibition. Gardiner Museum, Spectrum award & Fusion award.
Collections
Art Gallery of Burlington, Permanent collection.
Museum of Civilization, Ottawa.
The Joan Bennett collection, Toronto
Aaron Milrad collection, Toronto