Heather Forbes
She was also introduced to jewellery-making. She has learned to experiment with the silver pieces that did not turn out as planned, and appreciates the sensuality of the material. This has led to another of Forbes’ ventures, her Grand Prairie studio and commercial outlet, Forbes and Friends, which features jewellery, glassware, ceramic and other items hand-made by local artists. Forbes has played various roles in Grande Prairie’s Little Theatre, as a set and costume designer, producer and occasional performer. Active in the arts community, she is an Alberta Craft Council member, and has served on the Board of the Grande Prairie Art Gallery, where she was a volunteer curator. She has also served as a Board Member of the Centre for Creative Arts where she took her first painting class.