David Thai (Choi Kei Hoi)

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Education

1999 – 2002
Sheridan College, Crafts & Design Glass Program Oakville,
ON Canada, Diploma obtained

1994 – 1998
Ryerson University, Business Program
Toronto, ON Canada, Bachelor of Commerce obtained

Workshops
2000
‘Australian Roll-Up’ Scott Chaseling & Kirstie Rea
Sheridan College, Glass Studio, Oakville, ON Canada

2001
‘The Hotter the Better’ Michael Schunke
Sheridan College, Glass Studio, Oakville, ON Canada

2003
‘Interpretations of Classic Italian Techniques’ Richard Marquis
Harbourfront Centre, Glass Studio, Toronto, ON Canada

Professional Experience
2005 to Present Full-time Resident at the Living Arts Centre, Glass Studio
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
2002 – 2005 Full-time Resident of Harbourfront Centre, Glass Studio
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaching Experience
2005 to Present Glassblowing Instructor, the Living Arts Centre, Glass Studio
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
2002 – 2005 Glassblowing Instructor, Harbourfront Centre, Glass Studio
Toronto, ON Canada
2002 – 2003 Teaching Assistant, Sheridan College, Glass Studio
Oakville, ON Canada
2002 Teaching Assistant for Blaise Campbell, Sheridan College, Glass Studio
Summer Oakville, ON Canada

Awards
2007
Decorative / Applied Arts Awards, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
2006
Craft Project Grant: Individual, Ontario Arts Council
2002
Award of Excellence, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
Outstanding Achievement: Colour Fusion Award
Crafts & Design, Glass Program, Sheridan College
2001
Outstanding Achievement: Gaffers Club Award
Crafts & Design, Glass Program, Sheridan College
Outstanding Achievement: Gaffers Club Award, Collaboration & Team Work
Crafts & Design, Glass Program, Sheridan College
2000
Outstanding Achievement: Pottery Supply House Award
Crafts & Design, Glass Program, Sheridan College

Exhibitions
2007
Sculptural Object & Functional Art (SOFA): Represented by: Ben Goedhart Gallery
2006
Sculptural Object & Functional Art (SOFA): Represented by the Living Arts Centre
2005
Toronto Art Fair: Represented by Sandra Ainsley Gallery.
‘Invitational Glass Exhibition: Contemporary Glassworks’
The Guild Shop of Ontario Crafts Council, Toronto, ON
2004
‘Gallery Artists’
Sandra Ainsley Gallery at The Distillery, Toronto, ON
‘Harbourfront Centre Resident Group Exhibition’
Material Matters Gallery, Toronto, ON
‘Harbourfront Centre & Fusion Collaboration Exhibition’
Lafrenier & Pia Gallery, Ottawa, ON
‘Same Time, Same Place’ York Quay Gallery 1, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON, ‘Feature Show’ Harbinger Gallery, Waterloo, ON
2003
‘7th Annual Canadian Glass Show: Featured Artist’ West End Gallery, Victoria, BC, ‘Best Of Exhibition’ First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
2002
‘Gallery Artists’ Petroff Gallery, Toronto, ON
‘Gallery Artists’ West End Gallery, Edmonton, AB
‘Gallery Artists’ West End Gallery, Victoria, BC
2001
‘Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition’ Nathan Phillip’s Square, Toronto, ON
‘Harbourfront Residents Group Exhibition’,Snapdragon Gallery, Contemporary Craft, Ottawa, ON, ‘Gallery Artists’ Lafrenier & Pia Gallery, Ottawa, ON, Current Gallery Representation Sandra Ainsley Gallery at The Distillery (Toronto, ON): www.sandraainsleygallery.com
Lafrenier and Pia Gallery (Ottawa, ON): www.lapaigallery@on.aibn.com
West End Gallery (BC & Edmonton): www.westendgalleryltd.com
The Guild Shop (Toronto, ON): www.theguildshop@craft.on.ca
Harbinger Gallery (Waterloo, ON): www.harbingergallery.com
A Show of Hands Gallery (Toronto, ON): www.ashowofhands.com
Artifacts (Indianapolis, IN): www.artifactindy.com
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery (Waterloo, ON): www.canadianclayandglass.ca

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