Marilyn Lee
Textiles Instructor in Kootenay Studio Arts
Tel: 250.352.2821 Ext. 29
Bio
Marilyn Lee studied at the University of Calgary and the Alberta College of Art & Design, where she received her BFA, majoring in textiles. During her time at ACAD Marilyn was awarded many scholarships & awards including the prestigious Board of Governors award; she went on to graduate with distinction in 1998.
Marilyn currently maintains a full-time studio practice and markets her production line of MML textiles at major craft fairs and wholesale shows across the country. Lee has also shown her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions.
In 2006 Marilyn was one of five people who received a British Columbia Achievement Award (BCAA) for her work in textiles. “The Creative Achievement Awards was established three years ago to recognize established and emerging applied artists and designers,”
Marilyn’s work has also been featured in Canadian Living, Vancouver Sun, the Globe & Mail, Style at Home, Nelson Daily News, Canadian House and Home, Niche Magazine, Elemente Magazine, & Blueprint Magazine.