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Cover Letter | Wen Shen

SUMMARY

Creative textile researcher, maker, and educator
with a Master’s degree in Fashion and six years of
experience in wearable technology development.
Specializes in sustainable textiles, fibre arts,
public engagement, and hands-on material
practices, including spinning, weaving, knitting,
and natural dyeing. Experienced in research,
workshops, presentations, project coordination,
communications, and digital design. Passionate
about connecting heritage craft, sustainability, and
innovation through community-focused initiatives.

EDUCATION

Master of Art (2026)
Fashion, Toronto Metropolitan University
Major Research Project: UNTAPPED POTENTIAL:
Exploring The Role of Ontario-Produced Wool in
Sustainable Textile Practices
Bachelor of Art (2024)
Major in Fashion, Minor in Entrepreneurship and
Innovation
Toronto Metropolitan University
Diploma (2018)
Fashion Design
Fanshawe College

SOLO EXHIBITION

  • JUL – NOV 2026

10 Stories

The Village at Black Creek, Toronto, ON

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

  • 2025
  • 2025
  • 2024 
Landmade
Creativity in Design
Designing for an Unknown Future
The Image Center, Toronto, ON
Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON
Design TO Festival - The Assembly Gallery, Toronto, ON

AWARDS & GRANTS

  • 2026
  • 2026
  • 2026
  • 2026
  • 2025
  • 2025
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2016 
Dean’s Award of Excellence - Toronto Metropolitan University
Value Village Sustainable Fashion Award - Toronto Metropolitan University
Graduate Student Travel Fund - Toronto Metropolitan University
Graduate Student Conference Travel Award - Toronto Metropolitan University
Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master’s Program - Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Toronto Met Graduate Fellowship - Toronto Metropolitan University
Graduate Development Award - The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Met Graduate Fellowship - Toronto Metropolitan University
Co-operative Education Award of Excellence - Fanshawe College

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • AUG 2024 – PRESENT
  • JUN 2024 – PRESENT 
OHS Spinning Certificate Program - Haliburton School of Art and Design, Fleming College
Ontario Handspinning Seminar
Trent University, 2026
Wilfred Laurier University, 2025
Wilfred Laurier University, 2024

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

  • MAY 2025 – PRESENT 
Research Assistant - Wearable Storage & UV Disinfection Device - Mitacs Accelerate (Research) and Storage
  • SEPT 2024 – APR 2026 
Teaching Assistant - Toronto Metropolitan University
FDL 150 - Fashion Project Management
FSN 205 - Fashion System II
FDL 140 - Managing Fashion Enterprises
FFC 750 - Collaborative Studio
CRI 400 - Entrepreneurship in Creative Industry
FMF 545 - Natural Dye Workshop
FFS 110 - Art and Historical Change
  • SEPT 2024 – DEC 2025 
Lab Monitor - Toronto Metropolitan University
FMF 545 - Natural Dye Workshop
  • JUN 2025 – AUG 2025
  • OCT 2018 – AUG 2024
  • FEB 2023 – MAR 2023
Education Interpreter (YCW) - The Village at Black Creek (TRCA)
Product Developer - Myant Corp
Work Study Research Assistant - Toronto Metropolitan University

PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS

  • MAY 20, 2026
  • MAY 2, 2026
  • MAR 14, 2026
  • MAR 9, 2026
  • MAR 3 – 4, 2026
  • JAN 23, 2026
  • NOV 28, 2025
  • AUG 30, 2025
  • JUL 8, 2025
  • MAR 21, 2025
  • AUG 7, 2024
  • MAR 6, 2023
  • APR 2022
  • FEB 11, 2022 
Guest Speaker. UNTAPPED POTENTIAL. Campaign for Wool Canada
Artist & Workshop Facilitator. First Saturdays. The Village at Black Creek
Workshop Facilitator. Drop Spindle Drop-in. LANDMADE, Toronto Metropolitan University
Guest Lecturer. How was it back then? FSN224:Refashioning History, invited by Dr. Alison Matthews David, Toronto Metropolitan University
Poster Presenter. Revaluing Waste Wool: Exploring Sustainability Through Felting and Thinking-Through-Making, Symposium 2026 of the Institute of Textile Science
Guest Lecturer. Fibershed: Who participates? FDL 540: Strategic Leadership in Fashion, Invited by Professor Rachel MacHenry, Toronto Metropolitan University
Workshop Facilitator. Eco-Art Activity. TRCA Youth Council Fall Retreat, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Workshop Facilitator. Eco-print Workshop. The Village at Black Creek
Guest Speaker. What Are We Wearing: The Real Meaning Behind the Textile. Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada
Panelist. Product Development Process. Creative Process Panel. Invited by Professor Joseph Medaglia, The Cretive School, Toronto Metropolitan University
Workshop Facilitator. Natural Dye Workshop. Malvern Family Resource Centre
Guest Lecturer. Research Methods. FSN 707: Research Methods in Fashion, Invited by Dr. Tanya White, Toronto Metropolitan University
Guest Judge. Fashion Graduate Collection, invited by Leigh-Ann Waller, Fanshawe College
Alumni Guest Speaker. Fashion Program, invited by Leigh-Ann Waller, Fanshawe College

COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • FEB 2024 – PRESENT
  • NOV 2024 – PRESENT
  • SEPT 2024 – PRESENT
  • APR – May 2026
  • APR – May 2026 
Executive Board Member - Toronto Guild of Spinners and Weavers
Guild Educator - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TGSW Educator - Riverdale Farms
Fleece Preparation (Skirting) - Ontario Sheep Farms
Fleece Process Demonstration (Skirting) - The Village at Black Creek

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

  • OCT 2025 – PRESENT
Canadian Ski Patrol - Mansfield Ski Club