EXPERIENCE
Perennial, St. Louis, MO—Contracted Teacher August 2020 - Present
Develops workshops exploring new methods in cyanotype printmaking, bookbinding, staghorn fern mounting, and mosaic. Leads craft club experiences for local Perennial partners. Instructs students in learning hands-on skills that promote healthy re-use habits and sustainable expression. Provides a respectful and engaging place to build community among Perennial teammates and guests.
Yucandu Art Studio LLC, Webster Groves, MO — Art Studio Manager AUGUST 2009 - April 2020
Taught children and adults art principles in painting, mosaic, drawing, and collage. Coordinated after school art club lesson plans for grades K-6th. Developed training programs for new employees.
Lake Placid Center For the Arts, Lake Placid, NY — Art Studio Manager Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
Taught children and adults methods of wheel throwing, glazing, and hand building. Coordinated and designed after school ceramics club.
EDUCATION
Alfred University, Alfred, NY — Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design AUGUST 2004 - MAY 2008 Studied fine art with a concentration in ceramics. Refined hand-building skills and graduated with the Muriel Strong Morley Award for most outstanding Senior Student Athlete and Artist. Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO — Wheel Throwing, Glass bead making, Oil Painting May 2005 - Aug 2005 Studied ceramic hand-building, throwing, and glazing methods. Learned how to make glass beads and explored a variety of lampworking techniques.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HONORS
2008 Muriel Strong Morley Award for Alfred University’s most outstanding Senior Student-athlete.
2021 Best In Show at Webster Groves Plein Aire Painting
2022 Honorable Mention, The Conversation Exhibition, Art St. Louis-St. Louis, MO
2023 Award of Excellence, Creatures III Art St. Louis-St. Louis, MO
