Art Skills
20 years of weaving and dyeing experience
Able to do and teach many areas of textiles such as spinning, basketry, knit, crochet, felt, embroidery, sewing, silk screening, shibori, and other resist techniques
Author of Polyhedra: Eye Candy to Feed the Mind, photography, graphic design, mathematical research, and writing
Utilize current technologies including soft circuit, integrating LEDs into artwork, computer Jacquard weaving, laser cutting, and stop motion videos
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Pointcarré
Administrative Skills
Administered a $40,000 yearly, multi-line budget
Oversaw facilities: Weaving Studio, Print Studio, Dye Lab, and Fiber Sculpture Studio
Managed supplies and equipment, including repairs and maintenance
Worked with faculty and students on proper use of technology and equipment
Strong problem solver, can work on projects at the detail level and the big picture
Supervisory Skills
Hired, trained, and supervised between 6-12 student workers through each academic year
Mentored undergraduate and graduate students as they started work in their first-year and throughout their academic career
Teaching
Instructor and Visiting Artist at schools, museums, and art centers
Math Art Workshops using artwork and hands on activities to have fun with math, includes “Polyhedra Parties” with 3D coloring books: Cubes and Things