Jem Woolidge

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Novel Illustrator at Canada Council for the Arts
September 29, 2024 - Present
In collaboration with author Marlaena Moore, lead colour scheme, character design, and hand painted 110 page graphic novel.
Seamstress at Art of Where
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Production sewing for textile products; assisted pattern cutting and production workflows; contributed to quality control and timely delivery.
Pattern Cutter at Rochefort Atelier
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Artist’s Assistant at Amery Sandford
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Customer Service at Patch Halifax
May 1, 2020 - December 30, 2023
Teacher’s Assistant at MAKE Summer Camps, NSCAD University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Workshop Facilitator at Patch Halifax
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Facilitator at MacPhee Centre for Craft & Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Artist’s Assistant at Leah Decter
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Seamstress at NSCAD University, Fashion Department
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Archivist at EC3 Electric City Culture Council
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Program Coordinator at Bierk Art Fund Bursaries, Electric City Culture Council
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Admin / Facilitator at RC4G* Sadleir House Peterborough
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Gallery Assistant at Artspace Peterborough
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Collaborating Artist at CUBE Gallery Montreal (Do the Song)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Resident Artist at LV Residency, Eastern Edge Gallery
January 1, 2026 - Present
Project (Inner Space) at The Art Gallery of Ontario
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Inner Space project featured in AGO
Teacher’s Assistant at MAKE Summer Camps NSCAD University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Assisted instructors with workshop setup, materials prep, and tutoring participants in textile and design activities.
Workshop Facilitator at Patch Halifax
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Led introductory sewing workshops, demonstrated techniques, and supported participant learning.
Facilitator at MacPhee Centre
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Facilitated Fashion Hacking Camp sessions, coordinated activities, and supported participants’ projects.
Sewing Instructor at Patch Halifax
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Taught sewing techniques and project-based skills to participants in summer camps.
Seamstress at NSCAD University – Fashion Department
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Support for fashion department sewing needs, fittings, and textile production tasks.
Admin/Facilitator at RC4G, Sadleir House Peterborough
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Administrative support and program facilitation for community arts initiatives.

Education

BFA in Textiles and Fashion at NSCAD University
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Fellowship at artch, Montreal, Quebec
June 1, 2024 - October 30, 2024

Qualifications

Joyce Chown Fund
January 1, 2022 - December 13, 2025
Joyce Chown Fund
January 1, 2023 - December 13, 2025
McInnes Cooper Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025
NSCAD University Entrance Scholarship
January 1, 2018 - December 13, 2025
Bierk Bursary
January 1, 2018 - December 13, 2025
artch Grant
January 1, 2024 - December 13, 2025
Student Art Award in Textiles and Fashion
January 1, 2023 - December 13, 2025
Explore and Create - Graphic Novel
January 1, 2025 - December 13, 2025
Explore and Create - Costuming
January 1, 2025 - December 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services