Education
New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Alfred, NY. 2006-2010 Bachelor of Arts- Ceramics Concentration, cum laude.
New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Alfred, NY. 2006-2010 Bachelor of Arts- Ceramics Concentration, cum laude.
Experience
2010 (present)
Work Exchange: The Clay Studio of Philadelphia
2010 May-August
Work Exchange: The Clay Studio of Philadelphia
2010 May-August
Summer Staff: Watershed Center for Ceramics.
Newcastle, ME
2009-2010
Teaching Assistant to Heather Mae Erickson:
“Ceramic Systems: Slip-Casting and Mold-Making,” New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY.
2009
Resident Artist: Watershed Center for Ceramics. Newcastle, ME
2009
Production Potter: Wellsville Creative Arts Center.
Wellsville, NY
2008
Summer Internship with Freddy Fredrickson. Alfred,
NY
2004
Internship: Geographics (Graphic
Design firm). Riverside, CA
Skills
Ceramics
Forming Techniques and Industrial processes: wheel throwing, plaster, silicone, and rubber mold-making, slip casting, press molding, plaster modeling and prototyping, plaster wheel, plaster sledging, extruder, slab roller, CNC Milling, Rapid prototyping, 3D modeling using Rhinoceros 3D.
Glaze and clay body calculation, formulation, and testing.
Firing Methods: Electric, gas reduction and oxidation, atmospheric (salt, soda and wood).
Clay making tools: Muller vertical shaft mixer, Soldner mixer, Shar mixer, Peter Pugger
Forming Techniques and Industrial processes: wheel throwing, plaster, silicone, and rubber mold-making, slip casting, press molding, plaster modeling and prototyping, plaster wheel, plaster sledging, extruder, slab roller, CNC Milling, Rapid prototyping, 3D modeling using Rhinoceros 3D.
Glaze and clay body calculation, formulation, and testing.
Firing Methods: Electric, gas reduction and oxidation, atmospheric (salt, soda and wood).
Clay making tools: Muller vertical shaft mixer, Soldner mixer, Shar mixer, Peter Pugger
Analytical/technical drawing,
stretching/preparing canvases, acrylic/polymer paints, oil paints,
gouache, watercolor, graphite, charcoal.
Graphic Design and Digital software
Rhinoceros 3D, Photoshop, Illustrator, Arduino, Processing.
Rhinoceros 3D, Photoshop, Illustrator, Arduino, Processing.
Other relevant skills
Large scale installation, sandblaster, bench grinder, table saw, band saw, compound-miter saw, scroll saw, drill press, jigsaw, MIG welding.
Large scale installation, sandblaster, bench grinder, table saw, band saw, compound-miter saw, scroll saw, drill press, jigsaw, MIG welding.
Awards and Scholarships
2010 Craft, Creativity and Design: Windgate Fellowship Candidate
2009 Watershed Center for Ceramics Scholarship, awarded by Alfred University.
2006 Art Portfolio Scholarship, Alfred University
2006 Ginger and Marlin Miller Art Portfolio Scholarship, Alfred University
2010 Craft, Creativity and Design: Windgate Fellowship Candidate
2009 Watershed Center for Ceramics Scholarship, awarded by Alfred University.
2006 Art Portfolio Scholarship, Alfred University
2006 Ginger and Marlin Miller Art Portfolio Scholarship, Alfred University
