Warrandyte, Victoria
Born: South Africa; in Australia from 1986

Studied:
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, B.Arch., 1974-1977;
Architectural Association, London, Diploma in Architecture, 1979-1982.
R.M.I.T. Master of Design (Urban Design) 1990-1992.
R.M.I.T. Clock and Watchmaking 1993.
Associate Diploma Arts (Wood Design) Box Hill Tafe 1995.

Related Experience:
Architect with Foster Associates, London and Hong Kong, 1982-1986. Architect, Melbourne, 1986-1989.
Established Wood Workshop, Melbourne, 1989.
President of the Victorian Woodworkers Association , 2002- date.

Teaching Experience:
Architecture and Design, Part-time, R.M.I.T. Melbourne, 1989-93;
Architecture and Design, Part-time, Melbourne University 1993-94.
Lecturer, master-class programme, Australian School of Fine Furniture, Launceston

Awards and Exhibitions:
'Working with Wood' Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne 1991;
First Prize, Victorian Woodworkers Association, 1991;
'Working with Wood' Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne;
Makers Mark Gallery, Melbourne,1993;
'Best Piece', Warburton Winterfest 1993;
First Prize, 'Excellence in Craftsmanship', Warburton Winterfest 1996;
First Prize, 'Design and Workmanship, 'Victorian Woodwork Exhibition, 1997;
First Prize, Victorian Woodworkers Association,2000;
First Prize, 'Excellence in Craftsmanship', Warburton Winterfest, 2000;
Dame Nancy Buttfield Award for Decorative Arts Exhibition, National Trust of South Australia, November 2001.
'Best Piece' Warburton Winterfest June 2003.