is a course open to juniors and seniors that has any introductory level art class as a prerequisite, expands upon the material from these classes, and prepares them for AP Studio Art. The emphasis of the class is to experiment with different media as they find their own artistic voice. Projects can include installations, felting, websites, murals, and wearable art.
is an introductory level course that centers around hand building techniques to make sculpture out of clay. It teaches the fundamental concepts of 3-Dimensional design. Projects can include mosaics, plaster molds, marbled clay, hollowed out solid forms, and architectural slabs.
is an introductory level course that centers around non-traditional and traditional materials to make sculpture. It teaches the fundamental concepts of 3-Dimensional design. Projects can include carved styrofoam, found objects constructions, polymer clay sculptures, carved soft wood, and mobiles.
is an introductory level course that focuses on fine-tuning students’ observational and imaginative drawing skills. It teaches students the elements and principles of design. Projects can include digital art, reductive printmaking, plein air painting, figurative drawing, and collage.
is an introductory level course that centers around the use of the potter’s wheel as a tool to create pottery and other vessels. It teaches the fundamental concepts of 3-Dimensional design. Projects can include various surface texture techniques, handbuilding, dishware, thrown sculpture, and slip casting.
In addition to teaching art, I am also the Gallery Director at the private school where I teach. This entails the curation and installation of 3 student art shows and 3 visiting professional artist shows each year. It also involves the support of other subject area teachers in their artistic pursuits, writing articles, as well as commissioning and installing permanent artwork around campus. It is a multifaceted position that continually changes to meet the needs of the school.
