Nicole Melnicky

Founder

Nicole Melnicky is an experienced and passionate visual arts educator with a diverse educational background spanning Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Toronto. She holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from OCAD University, specializing in Interdisciplinary Art, Media & Design (IAMD). Prior to her graduate studies, Nicole earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia, where she focused on Fine Art with minors in Textile Design and Art History.

In addition, she holds a Diploma in Fashion Design from Blanche Macdonald Centre and has further honed her expertise in Surface Design and Fashion Design at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles,CA.

With over ten years of teaching experience, Nicole has taught at a variety of respected British Columbia art studios, including NPC College of Art and Design, Peaceful Art Studio, Bao Bao Art Center, Young Rembrandts, and Green Apple Art Center. She currently teaches Visual Art & Design at Crescent Heights Academy and is certified by the BC Ministry of Education with an Independent School Teaching Certificate (ISTC).