Credentials
2006 : Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, Major in Crafts/ Material Studies, Minor in Religious Studies
2005 - present : Member: Glass Art Society
Honors and Awards
2006 : Cum Laude, VCU School of the Arts Dean’s International Study Grant, VCU
2005 : Peach-tree Award, VCU
Teaching Experience
2007 - present : Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA, instructor
2008 : Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, teacher’s assistant for Cathy Chase and David Chatt, hot-casting and beading
2007- present :Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA, teacher’s assistant for Cathy Chase, sand casting
2007 :Seattle Glassblowing Studio, Seattle, WA, glassblowing instructor
Workshops
2007 : Pilchuck Glass School, class with Karen Willenbrink-Johnson, glassblowing and sculpting, Stanwood, WA
2006 : The Glass Furnace, class with Adam Chalupa, glassblowing and sculpting, Istanbul, Turkey
2005 : Pilchuck Glass School, class with Laura Donefer, glassblowing, and class with Pike Powers, glassblowing and hot casting, Stanwood, WA
Related Experiences
2008-09 : Visiting artist, Woodrow Wilson High School, Tacoma, WA
2007-08 :Artist assistant to Karen Willenbrink-Johnson, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
2007 :Artist assistant to Laura Donefer, Harrowsmith, Ontario