The artist

Marie-Eve Bordeleau, originally from Trois-Rivières, graduated from the Quebec School of Jewelry in 2006, has a constant concern to push the limits of the materials she works with. Her approach, which combines sculpture and the search for textures, has been repeatedly recognized with awards for excellence.

Coming from a family that has always been immersed in ingenuity and resourcefulness, she dreamed early on of making a living from her art as a creative artisan. In 2009, she founded the company Marie-Eve Bordeleau, Ready-to-wear Sculptures and travels through Quebec and Ontario with a portable booth at craft events.

2005 - Tofino, BC 

Artistic approach

Decisive turning point, following a crush 💓 on a sea urchin shell, I became aware of the beauty of nature and the textures that surround me. This inspired the basic idea for the continuation of my collections. The imprint of the sea urchin shell covers the background that influences my creations to leave a tangible trace of an unforgettable moment. Over time, objects present in my environment, such as coffee beans and precious wood essences, have joined in, due to their aesthetic, sensory, or symbolic value.

Price and nominations:

2015 - "Best jewellery" Award, New Art Festival, Ottawa, Ontario

2013 - "Artisanal Production of the Year" Award, "Comme un Oursin" Collection, Arts Excellence Gala in the Craft Sector, Culture Mauricie. Trois-Rivières, Quebec 

2011 - Excellence Award, Festival of Artisans of Ste-Marcelline-de-Kildare, Lanaudière, Quebec

-Member of the Conseil des métiers d'art du Québec (CMAQ) since 2009-

✨Here is my artistic journey - CV :

Training:

👉2010-2024 Multiple training sessions of 1 to 2 days: Etsy, Instagram, Facebook, SEO, taking your own photos, English conversation, everything about the booth, English for the arts, interview, sales, customer service, press relations, writing workshop for artists, social media, Outlook, Excel, basics of accounting management, sales and seduction, market value of a work of art, advertising creation, how to manage your business with ease

-The training sessions were conducted in partnership with Culture Mauricie, Culture Centre-du-Québec, UQTR, Cégep de Trois-Rivières, Collège Multihexa, Absolu and others

👉2010 - Professional Specialization Certificate – Business Launch Carrefour Formation Mauricie, Trois-Rivières, QC (350 hours) Mentor: Patrice Tardif

👉2006 Diploma of College Studies in Arts and Crafts, Jewelry Option (DEC) Cégep de Limoilou, Quebec


🏆Price, scholarships and mentions🏆

2013 - Award "Artisanal Production of the Year, Collection 'Like a Sea Urchin', Arts Excellence Gala in the Craft Sector, Culture Mauricie

2010-2012-2013 Nomination at the Arts Excellence Gala, crafts category of Culture Mauricie, Trois-Rivières

2012-2013 Travel Grant, component: participation in craft trade shows, SODEC

2013 - 3rd prize at the "Coup de cœur" competition, Manufactum Gallery-Boutique, Nicolet

2011 - Excellence Award, Ste-Marcelline-de-Kildare Artisan Festival, Lanaudière

2011 - Raymond-Blais Scholarship, Desjardins Foundation, Marketing, Trois-Rivières

2011 - Winner at the Adult Continuing Education Week, Shawinigan Arts Centre

2010-2011 - Support for self-employed workers, Emploi-Québec and IDETR, Operating grant

2010 - Grant "Helping Hand", Culture Mauricie, Trois-Rivières

2010 - Winner, The Discoveries of Marcel Leboeuf, Passion Wood Show in St-Hyacinthe

2010 - Business startup grant in crafts, SODEC

2006 - Award for Technical Evolution in Jewelry, Quebec School of Jewelry

2006 - Award for the entire jewelry studies, Quebec School of Jewelry


✨Distribution of works✨ :

-Art and craft trade shows/exhibitions:

2021-2024 Godefroy Market, Bécancour, QC (several weekends from May to October)

2020-2023 Christmas Market at the Godefroy Market (3 weekends in December)

2013-2023 Old Market of Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC (2 days)

2019-2023 Etsy Show by Meraki, Trois-Rivières, QC (2 days)

2010-2022 Arts and Crafts Fair of Trois-Rivières, QC (3 days)

2017-2019 Arts and Crafts Fair of Estrie, Sherbrooke, QC (5 days)

2015-2019 New Art Festival, Ottawa, Ontario (2 days)

2009-2019 Quebec Artisans' Fair in Montreal (SMAQ), QC (11 to 21 days)

2010-2018 Several other exhibitions in various cities: Drummondville, St-Hyacinthe, Champlain, Boucherville, Sainte-Beatrix, Quebec, Ste-Marcelline, Frelishburg, Gatineau, Kingston, Toronto, Ottawa, Bracebridge and others

-Stores :
2021-2024 Boutique Space for Life – Biodôme, Montreal, QC - La Cadoterie – Biondi Design, Nicolet, QC - Ema, Craft Experiences, Trois-Rivières, QC – Amandine, Drummondville - Boutique Five Continents, Trois-Rivières – National Museum of Patriots, St-Denis-sur-Richelieu – Boutique The Green Cod, Gaspé – Gallery Mylène Henry, Percé

2009-2018 Distribution in more than thirty stores in Quebec and Ontario


✨Exhibition with curator✨ :

2007 My secret garden, collective exhibition, Galerie Magella-Paradis, Charlesbourg,


✨Work experiences✨ :

2009-2024 Owner to Marie-Eve Bordeleau, Ready-to-wear sculptures - imagining, making, selling, and managing sterling silver jewelry

2006-2009 Subcontractor in arts and crafts for 4 artisans (jewelry, wood, textile, and ceramics) Sandblasting, cutting, sewing, assembly, and sales

2006 Assistant teacher for evening classes in jewelry, Quebec School of Jewelry – Explanation of basic techniques

Participation in the Montreal Job Fair (SMAQ) from 2010 to 2019