Margie completed art at tech (now called tafe) many moons ago but didn't get serious untill she retired, at which time she was ravenous for experience. She attended numerous winter schools at Bathurst and many workshops with some of Australians best artists. Margie was lucky to have a wonderful mentor in Ros Hall, who is still painting today. She was a member of Goulburn, Canberra and Grafton Art societies where members supported and encouraged one another just as they do here in Kiama.