Sarah received her Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture Specialization from the University of Waterloo. She holds a diploma of Fine Craft in Ceramics from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, where she was awarded for Best Portfolio for Direct Entry, and the Graduate Ceramic Award for Highest Academic Achievement. Her work has been exhibited at shows and galleries across Ontario and New Brunswick. Sarah lives in Eastern Ontario, working out of a converted greenhouse studio that operates within the natural cycles of the area. She relies on rain water and reusable materials when possible to maintain a small footprint. Sarah is dedicated to sustainability, technique, and artistry. My work is inspired by 19th century architecture and organic forms found in nature. This series investigates the ‘bough pot’ vessels popular during this time, specifically designed to decorate fireplace mantels with seasonal flora during summer months. The harsh realities of the Industrial Revolution at the time also inspired a romantic movement that looked closely at nature. I am interested in this example of tension between the man-made and the natural world, in an attempt to resolve these same imbalances we face today. To me, the bough pot vessel symbolizes an attempt for harmony between the two; decorating a coal- burning fireplace in an age of industrialization with wild, foraged flowers. To merge these two philosophies together, I combine angular cylinders thrown on the wheel, a reference to chimney stacks, with soft, rounded bodies and floral decoration. The distinct oval shape of historic bough pots lends itself well to observe nature’s fluid, adaptable characteristics. Altering wheel-thrown shapes further combine the use of machinery with natural, human imperfection. My unique glaze is inspired by frost- coloured lichen that grows on buildings, to act as a further reminder of the strong and quiet existence of our natural world in the face of human development. CV Education2019 - 2021, New Brunswick College of Craft and DesignDiploma of Fine Craft, Ceramics, Studio Production with Honours 2008 - 2013, University of WaterlooBachelor of Honours Arts, Fine Arts, Studio Specialization in SculptureMinor in Knowledge Integration Select ExhibitionsSolo2018 Prospect | Refuge, Unit 115 Gallery, Kingston Arts Council, Kingston, Ontario2015 Piecing it Together, TEDxQueensU, Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts, Kingston, Ontario Group2021 Graduates of Ceramics Studio, Gallery on Queen, Fredericton, New Brunswick2021 Signature Lines, Glassbox Gallery, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design2021 NBCCD Expo, Saint. John Arts Centre, Saint John, New Brunswick2021 Fine Craft Learning Exhibition, Created Here, Fredericton, New Brunswick2020 Small Works, The Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery, Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick2019 Hoyt House Residency Exhibition, King’s Landing, Prince William, New Brunswick2019 Electric Circuits, The Etherington House, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Kingston, Ontario2015 Interact, Juried Exhibition, Tett Gallery, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston2013 CADENZA, University of Waterloo Art Gallery, East Campus Hall, Waterloo, Ontario Shows2023 One of a Kind, Spring Show, Encecare Centre, Toronto, Ontario2022 Etsy Holiday Market x Cheerfully Made, Ottawa, Ontario (Virtual)2021 Craft East Buyer’s Expo, Halifax, Nova Scotia (Virtual)2020 NBCCD Show and Sale, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (Virtual) Residencies2020 Alone Together Residency, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Off-site Studio2019 Hoyt House Residency, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Kings Landing, Prince William, New Brunswick Awards and Grants2023 New Maker Scholarship, Signatures Handmade Market, Ottawa, Ontario2021 Ceramics Award for Highest Academic Achievement, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design2019 Best Portfolio into Diploma - Direct Entry, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design2014 Honourable Mention, Paint the Town Juried Exhibition, Kingston School of Arts2012 Outstanding Portfolio Award in Sculpture, Department of Fine Art, University of Waterloo Publications, Podcasts and ReviewsFine Craft Learning Exhibition, Exhibition Catalogue, Created Here Publishing, Digital, 2020.Arts and Craft Artist Feature, "Sarah Hamelin," Arts & Craft Collective, Web, August 27, 2018Studio Stories, "Sarah Hamelin of Caboose Co," Lynn Wyminga, Podcast, August 10, 2018.Kingston Life, "The Kingston Holiday Gift Guide," Erin Jones, December, 2017, p. 38.Barriefield: Two Centuries of Village Life. Robert Cardwell, Barb Carr and Christine Sypnowich. Quarry Press: 2015, p. 37.I Spy..."The Kingston Juried Art Salon 2015," JT Winik, Web, May 31, 2015.Imprint, "Cadenza: The Artists’ Grand Finale," Jesse Ho, March 8, 2013.CADENZA, Exhibition Catalogue, ArKay Press: 2013, p. 11. Select Professional Experience2018-19 Studio Technician/Ceramic Instructor, Arts & Craft Collective, Gananoque, Ontario2017-19 Ceramic Instructor, Amaranth Stoneware, Kingston, Ontario2015-19 Head of Ceramic Production, Amaranth Stoneware, Kingston, Ontario2015-16 Arts Activity Lead, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ontario Representation and Memberships2023 Craft Ontario, Maker Member2020-22 Fusion Clay and Glass Association, Member2018-22 GRIT Women’s Artist Collective, Co-founder2019-21 CraftNB, Student Member2018-19 Arts and Craft Collective, Artist2018-19 Kingston Potters' Guild, Executive Member2018-19 Hamilton Potters' Guild, Member