Education
2023–2025 | MFA, Pratt Institute — Concentration in Sculpture
2016–2020 | BFA, Oregon College of Art and Craft / Pacific Northwest College of Art — Concentration in Ceramics
2012–2016 | St. Andrew’s Sewanee School, High School Diploma — Boarding Student
Skills
Ceramics (Primary Expertise): In-depth knowledge of clay bodies, handbuilding, wheel-throwing, surface design, glaze chemistry, and advanced mold-making.
Glaze Chemistry & Firing: Extensive experience in glaze formulation, testing, and troubleshooting across oxidation, reduction, soda, and raku atmospheres.
Kiln Technologies: Skilled in the operation, maintenance, and repair of electric and gas kilns; advanced understanding of firing schedules, safety protocols, and troubleshooting.
Woodworking: Experienced in joinery, carving, and surface finishing, with a focus on integrating craft into sculptural practice.
Painting: Broad practice in two-dimensional media; knowledgeable in traditional and experimental painting techniques, color theory, and material experimentation.
Studio Management: Proficient in budgeting, inventory, scheduling, safety training, student mentorship, and coordination of collaborative studio environments.
Professional Experience
2024–Current | Instructor, Saturday Art School — Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
Teach ceramics construction to children ages 9–12, introducing foundational handbuilding, wheel practices, glaze chemistry, and kiln firings.
Develop inclusive, experimental pedagogy that integrates sculptural thinking into ceramics.
2023–2024 | Graduate Studio Assistant, Ceramics — Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
Assisted in ceramics studio operations: kiln maintenance/firings, glaze preparation, clay mixing, safety protocols, and inventory.
Supported undergraduate courses and visiting artist workshops with demonstrations and technical mentorship.
2021–2023 | Owner/Operator — donna/DONNA, Brooklyn, NY
Founded and directed independent ceramics line.
Designed, produced, and marketed functional and sculptural ceramics; organized anniversary exhibitions and community studio events.
2021–Current | Studio Manager & Instructor — Fake Skool Studio, Brooklyn, NY
Manage studio operations, budgets, scheduling, and safety.
Teach private and group ceramics instruction for all ages, with emphasis on technical skill-building and creative exploration.
2020–2021 | Artist Assistant — Shakerag Workshops, Sewanee, TN
2020–2021 | Studio Manager — Matthew Williams Studio, Brooklyn, NY
2020 | Ceramics Studio Assistant — Dylan Beck, Philadelphia, PA
2019 | Teaching Assistant, Advanced Ceramics — Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR
2019 | Instructor, Beginning Ceramics Workshop — Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, OR
2019 | Ceramics Guild President & Cup Sale Coordinator — Oregon College of Art and Craft
Organized fundraising sale, managed finances, coordinated volunteers, and facilitated student exhibitions.
2018 | Peer Mentor — Oregon College of Art and Craft
2017–2019 | Front Desk Associate — Oregon College of Art and Craft
2016 | Instructor, Winter Seminar: Beginning Figure Drawing — St. Andrew’s Sewanee School
Exhibitions
Solo
2018 | Ceramics Cabinet Show, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, OR
Studio
2023 | donna/DONNA Anniversary Launch Party, Studio Exhibition, Brooklyn, NY
2022 | donna/DONNA Launch Party, Studio Exhibition, Brooklyn, NY
Group
2025 | Pratt MFA Thesis Exhibition — Access Denied, curated by Dejá Belardo, Pratt Manhattan Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2024 | Group Show, Queens, NY
2020 | Hilltop, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR
2018 | Publishing Party — The Orphan Who Did Not Do Much and Ended Up Ok, Mother Fuco, Portland, OR
2018 | Juried Student Show, Hoffman Gallery, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, OR
2017 | Juried Student Show, Hoffman Gallery, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, OR
2015 | Art on the Rise, St. Andrew’s Gallery, Sewanee, TN — Best in Show
Thesis / Curated
2024 | Coalesce — Group Exhibition, Brooklyn, NY (curatorial project)
2020 | From Concentrate, BFA Thesis Exhibition, Disjecta Contemporary Art Center, Portland, OR
Open Studios
2025 | Pratt MFA Open Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2024 | Pratt MFA Open Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2023 | Pratt MFA Open Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2021–2023 | Fake Skool Open Studios, Brooklyn, NY
Curatorial
2021–2023 | Fake Skool Yearly Exhibition, Brooklyn, NY
Organized annual student/community showcases featuring ceramics and mixed-media works.
Curated selection, coordinated installation, and facilitated public engagement events.
Publications
2020 | “Resourcefulness and Resilience: Local Thesis Shows in a Global Pandemic.” Oregon ArtsWatch, June 24, 2020.
www.orartswatch.org/resourcefulness-and-resilience-local-thesis-shows-in-a-global-pandemic