Education

2015   MFA   Sculpture                                             Academy of Art University   San Francisco      California
2007   Teaching Credential Studio Art/Chemistry     University of Redlands        Redlands              California
2004   BA Studio Art/Glass Blowing                         California State University   San Bernardino    California
2004   Minor Chemistry                                            California State University   San Bernardino    California
2002   Internship Glass Blowing                               Penland School of Crafts    Penland                North Carolina

Professional Experience

2004 – Present   Ceramics Instructor           Redlands High School        Redlands California
2016 – 2021       Glass Design Instructor     S. B. Valley College            San Bernardino California
2014 – 2016       Art Instructor                      Redlands Art Association    Redlands California

Awards

2013 Spring Show: Academy of Art University, San Francisco, Jewelry and Metal Arts, 2nd Place MFA
2002 Work-study Glass Scholarship Penland Schools of Crafts, Bakersville, North Carolina

Group Exhibitions

2002 - Present   Holiday Glass Exhibition                                                Redlands                    California
2019   SBVC Faculty Art Show          Gresham Art Gallery                      San Bernardino          California
2018   SBVC Faculty Art Show          Gresham Art Gallery                      San Bernardino          California
2017   SBVC Faculty Art Show          Gresham Art Gallery                      San Bernardino          California
2016   SBVC Faculty Art Show          Gresham Art Gallery                      San Bernardino          California
2014   Studio 6 Collaborative            Studio 6                                          Redlands                    California
2013   Spring Show                           Palace of Fine Arts                         San Francisco            California
2012   Did Somebody Art?                Crafton Hills College Art Gallery     Yucaipa                      California
2009   RHS Faculty Art Show            Margaret Clark Gallery                   Redlands                   California
2008   Gone Fishing                          Margaret Clark Gallery                   Redlands                   California
2004   Organics                                 Riverside Art Museum                    Riverside                   California
2004   Selected Works                      Sara Waterbury Studio                   Riverside                   California
2004   CSUSB Student Show            Robert Fullerton Museum of Art     San Bernardino        California
2003   Ardor                                       Robert Fullerton Museum of Art     San Bernardino        California

Key Skills

• Ceramics – Wheel throwing, hand building, kiln firing, digital control kiln programming and firing, material handling, studio dynamics, mass production, mold making.

• Glass – Blowing, fusing, slumping, stained glass processes, casting, torch working, cold working, studio dynamics, digital control kiln programming and firing.

• Sculpture – Welding, clay slip/glass/metal/resin casting, equipment building and rehabilitation, jewelry making, metal smithing, Silicon/Plaster/Urethane/Latex mold making.

• Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing – 3D engineering, FDM Printing, SLA Printing, Ceramic Printing, 3D print part finishing, material management, calibrations, and testing.

• Curriculum Development - in person and online instruction focusing on principles and elements of art making and extensive hands-on studio practices, community outreach through Open Studio.

• Studio Management and Maintenance - Focused on the health and well-being of studio users.

• Student Art Show Curation – Organized and held art shows to showcase student work for public view.