Avril Bull-Jones - CV

Education

Ontario College of Art, A.O.C.A., 1977, major printmaking
University Laval, French Immersion, summer 1974
University of Guelph, Printmaking; French, 1979 -82

Teaching Philosophy

I enjoy teaching and creating art. I get excited explaining visual concepts. When I see a student try something and see their “buzz” , their path becomes mine as I encourage them through their project. While teaching , I encourage independent thinking . I accomplish this by providing choices, asking questions and using a flexible and creative approach to resources .

While a project seen through to completion is important, I feel the process, exploration and enjoyment is really valuable too .A studio full of work in progress is a very exciting place to be!

In art, ideas from all subjects can interact. What a great spring board for synthesis and insight!

Teaching Experience

Av’s Art and Adventure

Since 1992 I have run a children’s’ art program in my studio every summer plus weekend classes and workshops on P.A. days.

It is studio based with an outdoor component that takes kids outdoors to sketch , hike and sharpen their visual skills.

Adult Workshops

Printmaking , run as weekend workshops to explore traditional and experimental printmaking.
Expressive Arts : Inner reflection and expressions through movement, art and laughter.

Children’s Workshops

The Totally Canadian Project - focus group; grade four
Interactive Arts – * sculpture, rhythm and dance; grade 1 – 8
Printmaking; * all ages
Drawing and Painting; * all ages * workshops geared to age group

Kawartha Pine Ridge Board of Education

French teacher, Supply 1989 - 97
Night school, Adult watercolour classes
Educational Assistant, 1997 - present

Art Highlights

Visual Arts

Work exhibited is various galleries and juried shows in Ontario. (Separate exhibition list available.)

Corporate and private collectors have purchased my work.

Northumberland Hills Studio Tour, Sept. 11 & 12 , 2008

Carousel Projects 1994 - 5

Assisted carving and painting wooden carousel horses. I designed the paintings and painted the horses for two carousels. “ The Canadian Ride” installed at Square One , Missisauga , Ont.and “The Wild West “ , installed at the Chinnok Mall, Calgary, Alberta

T-Rex 1996

Co-created (with sculptor) an 11‘ high T-Rex dinosaur for a Japanese shopping mall.

Memberships

A.O.C.A.D. Alumni
Art Gallery of Northumberland
Station Art Gallery
Northumberland Hills Studio Tour
Visual Arts Ontario
Colborne Art Gallery (Collective )

Volunteer

Shelter Valley Folk Festival – Childrens’ Area

Exhibitions