Marge Forest

3' x 4' stoneware with china paint, luster and fiber additions (1975)

Forest Ridge Pottery

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Overview

Sculptor, potter and poet, I have worked as an artist since 1966. In addition to my studio work, I have been teaching since 1978 "hands on" clay workshop at beginning and advanced levels including developmentally disabled and senior citizens. I am deeply committed to both my personal art and the development and integration of the arts within the community and have shared my experience and knowledge both as a board member of Allied Arts of Whatcom County and as a public speaker.

Teaching

  • Mentor Program for Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (Since 2002)
  • Mentor Program for Whatcom Community College (Since 2001)
  • Art Mentor Program for Nooksack Middle School Teachers (2000)
  • Artist in the Community Program (Since 1979)
  • Whatcom County Parks Department (Since 1978)

  • Whatcom County PTA after School Programs (1990-1998)
  • Home School Association (1988-1991)
  • Whatcom County Library System (1986-1987)
  • Girl Scouts (1985)
  • Northwest Recreation District (1983)
  • Camp Fire Girls (1981)

Speaking

  • "The Creative Process" (Whatcom Fiber Arts Guild, Whatcom Arts Guild, PTAs)
  • "Artists As Agents of Change" (American Association of University Women, Wenatchee Community College)
  • "Clay-Ancient Art, Future Technology" (Library, Whatcom Museum, Whatcom Community College, PTAs, Washington State Arts Commission)

  • "Northwest Washington Displaced Homemaker" (Whatcom Community College)
  • "Art-the Fourth R-the Role of Art in Education" (Allied Arts, PTAs, Washington State Arts commission)

Education

  • Diploma, Blanchet High School, Seattle (1965)
  • Educational Service District 182--Developmental Developed and Delayed Preschoolers in a home based program (1981)
  • Arts and General Science courses at Central Washington College; University of Washington; Seattle Community College; Edmonds Community; Everett Community; Whatcom Community; Western Washington University (1965-1975)

Organizations

  • Allied Arts (Since 1978)
  • Friends of the Everson Library (Since 1979)
  • Certified Master Gardener (Since 1972)

  • Native Plant Society (1998)
  • Everson Garden Club (Since 1993)
  • Northwest Mushroomers (1985-1990)