Current teacher at Place des Arts (2024/2025 season)
Biography
Noelle is a ceramic artist and instructor who is passionate about sharing her love of clay with students of all ages. She has a BFA in Ceramics from Emily Carr University of Art & Design and 20 years of teaching experience throughout the Lower Mainland at organizations such as Arts Umbrella, The Anvil Centre and the Surrey Art Gallery. Her studio practice focuses on whimsy storytelling and colour as it relates to sculptural forms. She believes that clay is a unique and magical material unlimited in creative expression and finds great joy in supporting her students in finding their own unique art voice and vision.
Artist Statement
My work is inspired by the concepts of humour and whimsy as well as growth, evolution and change. I like the idea of something familiar being seen in unfamiliar and amusing ways by playing with colour, medium and scale.