Biography
Faith Layard is an active Enamellist/Jeweller/Metalsmith specializing in Enamel with expertise in Cloisonné.
Faith is a passionate teacher of the Art of Enamelling. For 16 years now, she has been the sole instructor of Enamelling in the Jewellery Studies Program at George Brown College. Through progressive teaching, individualized learning and emphasis on one’s potential within the creative process, Faith Layard is committed to enabling her students with strong technical foundations in enamelling and developing an intrinsic appreciation for materials and matter at hand.
In creating, exhibiting and selling her Enamel works, it is Faith's goal to inspire students and viewers alike to see more deeply, and live more passionately.
Academic Credentials
BA, Fine Arts, University of Guelph, 1986
AOCA, Fine Arts, Ontario College of Art, Toronto, 1985
Areas of Specialization
Enamelling
Jewellery Studies Program
Areas of Expertise
Enamelling; Artist
Instructor
Enamellist for Jewellery Industry
Dental Technician
Dental Ceramicist
Career Highlights
1986-Present: Enamellist
2002-Present: Enamel Instructor, Part-Time, George Brown College Jewellery Studies
2017-Present: Enamellist for Industry Jewellery, Hamilton, ON
2014: Private Enamel Instructor
2003-2013: Dental Lab Technician/Ceramicist, Phoenix Dental Lab, Hamilton, ON
Other Activities
Vice President: Canadian Enamellist Association, Toronto, ON, 2002-2005
Trustee/Board Member: International Enamelist Society, USA, 2000-2002
Coordinator: ‘Crossing Boundaries’ 7th Biennial Conference, The Enamelist Society, Waterloo, ON, 1999
Retail Committee Advisor: Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, Waterloo, ON, 1999
Guest Instructor: Basic settings, St. Lawrence College, Brockville, ON, 1997
Juror: Burlington Art Centre Craft Fair, Burlington, ON, 1994
Awards
Enamel Award, ‘The Metal Arts Guild is 50 Celebration’, Toronto, 1996
Materials Grant , Hamilton & Regional Arts Council Craft Committee, 1996
Education Award ,Hamilton & Regional Arts Council, 1995
Ontario Crafts Council Design Award, ‘Designer Crafts’94’, The Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON, 1994
Holloware Award, ‘Magnum Opus’ Metal Arts Guild Juried Exhibition, 1992 Award of Excellence
Purchase Award; Canadian Museum of Civilization Collection
Holloware Award, ‘The Focus is Resources, The Medium is Metal’ Metal Arts Juried Exhibition, 1991
