Master of Fine Arts, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, University of Kansas; Lawrence,Kansas
2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Southwest Missouri State
University (now Missouri State University); Springfield, Missouri
Teaching Experience:
2007
Lecturer, Department of Design, University of Kansas; Lawrence, Kansas
--Instructor of METL 515 Advanced Metals, Senior Studio class
Lecturer, Department of Design, University of Kansas; Lawrence, Kansas
--ADS 580 Special Problems in Design, Independent Study in Metals
Lecturer, Department of Design, University of Kansas; Lawrence, Kansas
--Instructor of METL 301 Introduction to Lost Wax Casting (Spring and Fall Semesters)
Lecturer, Department of Design, University of Kansas; Lawrence, Kansas
--Instructor of METL 362, an Intermediate level class in metalsmithing and jewelry with
a concentration on mechanisms, mold-making, and linkages (Spring Semester).
2006
Lecturer, Two Dimensional Design, Emporia State University; Emporia, KS
--Instructor of Fundamentals of 2-Dimensional Design (Fall Semester)
Graduate Teaching Assistant (instructor of record), Introduction to Metalsmithing
and Jewelry, University of Kansas; Lawrence, KS
-- Instructor of Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design
Instructor, Jewelry and Metalsmithing II, Lawrence Arts Center; Lawrence, KS
-- Community-based arts program designed to introduce people to basic and more
advanced techniques in metal (Summer Session, 8 Weeks)
2005
Graduate Teaching Assistant (instructor of record), Introduction to Metalsmithing
and Jewelry, University of Kansas; Lawrence, KS
-- Instructor of Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design (Fall Semester)
Graduate Teaching Assistant (instructor of record), Introduction to Design II,
University of Kansas; Lawrence, KS
-- Instructor of Fundamentals of 3-Dimensional Design (Spring Semester)
2004
Graduate Teaching Assistant (instructor of record), Introduction to Design I, University of
Kansas; Lawrence, KS
-- Instructor of Fundamentals of 2-Dimensional Design (Fall Semester)
Professional Activities:
2007
Holiday Art Fair, Lawrence Art Center, Lawrence KS; Juried retail art fair
2005
Panel Discussion on Graduate School, Murray State University Visiting Graduate
School Program; Murray, Kentucky
Individual Critiques with Advanced Metals Students, Murray State University Visiting Graduate School Program; Murray, KY
2004
3D Matrix Workshop, University of Kansas; Lawrence KS
Attended a five day workshop on 3D Matrix software for designing jewelry and made several plastic models using the program and engineering facilities
Workshops and Presentations:
2006
Slide Lecture, Emporia State University; Emporia, KS
2005
Slide Lecture, Murray State University Visiting Graduate School Program; Murray, KY
Demonstration of Rubber Mold-Making and Resin/Plastic Casting, Murray State University Visiting Graduate School Program; Murray, KY
Work Experience: Current
Ralston Designs, Independent Contract Jeweler for Diamonds by Design; Topeka, KS
--Bench Jeweler, responsible for custom design work, stone-setting and jewelry repair
2004-2006
Studio Assistant for Metals and Jewelry Studio, University of Kansas; Lawrence, KS
--Studio maintenance, monitor and assist students during open studio hours
2002
Studio Assistant for Nena Potts; Nena Potts, Jeweler; Springfield, MO
--Made production jewelry, maintained studio, filled and shipped orders, updated inventory
2001
Enamel Conference Assistantship, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts; Gatlinburg, Tennessee
--Provided assistance to lecturers and in workshops, also assisted in organization of pre-conference and conference events
1999-2000
Metals Studio Assistant, Southwest Missouri State University; Springfield, MO
--Maintained studio, assisted professor, assisted beginning students
Bibliography:
2005
500 Metal Vessels, Lark Books; 2007, pp. 190, 295.
500 Necklaces, Lark Books; 2006, p. 41.
“WJA Awards $22,000 in 2005 Student Scholarships,” JCK: Jewelers’ Circular Keystone, Vol. CLXXVI, November, 2005, 119.
“WJA Scholarships Awarded,” Professional Jeweler, Vol. 8, September, 2005, 77.
Amber Michelle, “Design Scholars,” Rapaport Diamond Report, Vol. 28, October, 2005, 228-29.
“Women’s Work,” Lapidary Journal, Vol. 59, October, 2005, 16.
Work featured on Women’s Jewelry Association website: www.womensjewelry.org
Work featured on poster for Kansas 6 Exhibition, Murray State University, Murray Kentucky
2003
Matthew Kangas, “Display Use Only,” Metalsmith, Vol. 23, Spring 2003, 48.
--Exhibition review with photograph
2002
Work featured on poster for “Metalwork From Around the Midwest” Exhibition
Awards Received:
2005
Women’s Jewelry Association June Herman Award, (top award, $5000.00)
Travel Endowment for SNAG Conference, University of Kansas
2003-2004
Laura S and E Helen Pendelton Scholarship, University of Kansas
Donna Geier Scholarship, University of Kansas
2002
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Southwest Missouri State University
1997-2002
Member of Honors College, Southwest Missouri State University
Dean’s List, (9 semesters) Southwest Missouri State University
Bright Flight Scholarship, state scholarship
1997-2001
Board of Governor’s Scholarship, (full tuition) Southwest Missouri State University
1999-
Member of Golden Key Honor Society, Southwest Missouri State University
1998-
Member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Southwest Missouri State University
1997
Local Scholarships, Scholarships from Local Businesses in Sainte Genevieve, MO
Exhibitions:
2008
Touching Warms the Art, Museum of Contemporary Craft; Portland, OR; international
juried
2007
Topeka Competition 28, Alice C. Sabatini Gallery; Topeka, KS; national juried
--Juror Robert Ebendorf
The Wichita National 2007, The Wichita Center for the Arts; Wichita, KS; national juried
Lada Salon Earth Day Fashion Show, Liberty Hall; Lawrence, KS
2006
“In Bloom” Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, Art and Design
Gallery, University of Kansas
Kansas Collegiate Aesthetics 2006, Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery; Lindsborg, KS;
juried
The Necklace Show, Velvet da Vinci Gallery; San Francisco, CA; invitational
Annual Department of Art Faculty Exhibition, Norman R. Eppink Art Gallery, Emporia State University; Emporia, Kansas
2005
“Craft Forms 2005” Wayne Art Center; Wayne, Pennsylvania; national juried
“On the Verge—SNAG Student Exhibition” Society of North American Goldsmiths
International Juried Exhibition, Reinberger Galleries, The Cleveland Institute of Art; Cleveland, Ohio
“Learning Curves” Society of North American Goldsmiths Annual Student Slide Exhibition;
Cleveland, Ohio; juried
“Graduate Student Exhibition” Art and Design Gallery, University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas
“Clay and Metals Invitational”, Student Exhibition Center, Southwest Missouri State University; Springfield, Missouri
“Lawrence Own-Your-Own Exhibition and Sale”; Lawrence, Kansas; juried
“Kansas 6”, Clara M. Eagle Gallery, Murray State University; Murray, Kentucky; invitational
“Kansas Artist Craftsmen Association Emerging Artist Exhibition”, Alice C. Sabatini Gallery; Topeka, Kansas; juried
2004
“Design Faculty Exhibition” Art and Design Gallery, University of Kansas; Lawrence, Kansas
Slides displayed, Society of North American Goldsmiths Student Slide Exhibition; Clearwater, Florida; international juried
“Fresh Produce: Emerging Talent from the University of Kansas MFA Program” The Farm Gallery; Kansas City, Missouri
2002
“Display Use Only” Kirkland Arts Center; Kirkland Washington; juried
“Future Prospects” Society of North American Goldsmiths International Juried Exhibition, Center for the Visual Arts, Denver, Colorado; international juried
Slides displayed, Society of North American Goldsmiths Student Slide Exhibition; Denver, Colorado; international juried
“Metalwork From Around the Midwest”, Western Illinois University; Macomb, Illinois; juried
“Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition” Student Exhibition Center, Southwest Missouri State University; Springfield, Missouri
2001
“Clay and Metals Invitational”, Student Exhibition Center, Southwest Missouri State University; Springfield, Missouri
1999
“Clay and Metals Exhibition”, Student Exhibition Center, Southwest Missouri State University; Springfield, Missouri
1998
“Fall Foundations Exhibition”, Student Exhibition Center, Southwest Missouri State University; Springfield, Missouri; juried
“Spring Foundations Exhibition”, Student Exhibition Center, Southwest Missouri State University; Springfield, Missouri; juried
Collections
Blue Bracelet acquired into the Teaching Collection of the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland Oregon as part of the exhibition Touching Warms the Art
