I am a textile artist that uses felt and hand-sewing skills to illustrate my work. I use bright colours and cute characters to evoke a whimsical sense in my art. I am looking for an opportunity to combine my felt illustrations with children's literature and story books.…

Beverley Thum

I am a textile artist that uses felt and hand-sewing skills to illustrate my work. I use bright colours and cute characters to evoke a whimsical sense in my art. I am looking for an opportunity to combine my felt illustrations with children's literature and story books.…

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I am a textile artist that uses felt and hand-sewing skills to illustrate my work. I use bright colours and cute characters to evoke a whimsical sense in my art. I am looking for an opportunity to combine my felt illustrations with children’s literature and story books.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Teacher/ Art Camp Leader at Art One Academy
December 1, 2024 - Present
Taught children aged 4-13 how to draw, paint and use mixed media; fostered a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for the students to learn in; organized, set up, and cleaned up materials before and after each class; communicated with the parents of the students after each class for feedback.
Screen Printing Studio Assistant at Peach Berserk
July 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Executed high quality, intricate designs on textiles within a deadline; taught and led screen printing parties for groups of children; taught one-on-one screen printing workshops for adults; took professional photos of clothing to be sold and used for marketing (TikTok, Instagram).
Workshop Leader / Seasonal Crafts Instructor at Oomomo
June 1, 2021 - Present
Taught various origami workshops for children and adults; led and instructed seasonal crafts to children on holidays and special events; sewed costumes for store mascot; managed the cashier while maintaining professional customer service skills.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Design in Material Art & Design (Textiles) at OCAD University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    paper Felt Foods

    A project dedicated to my parent’s hard work and sacrifice. It is series of felt foods I’ve hand sewn that my parents sell at their Malaysian restaurant.