Resume

EDUCATION

Brown University Providence, RI  2009-2013

  • BA “Contemplative Studies: Creativity & Consciousness” magna cum laude

Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI  2009-2013

  • Took undergraduate courses in the ceramics department

EXPERIENCE

Studio assistant for Akira Satake Asheville, NC 2015-2018

  • Work three days a week assisting Akira Satake in his making and firing process

Instructor at Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts Asheville, NC 2016-2018

  • Created and taught “Pottery and Meditation” course for teens

  • Teach pottery for veterans, as 8 and 12 week classes, as well as one day workshops

Studio Assistant to Josh Copus and Ben Richardson Penland NC June 2017

  • Assisted in the operation of a two week workshop

Studio Assistant to Mark Hewitt Penland NC July 2016

  • Assisted in the operation of a two week workshop

Ceramic Resident and instructor at The Steelyard Providence, RI  2013-2015

  • Maintained studio - loaded and fired kilns, mixed clay and glazes

  • Designed and taught six 8-10 week classes, including Centering: Pottery & Meditation, and Pottery & Poetry


SELECTED PROJECTS & EXHIBITIONS

Atmospheric, juried by Linda Christianson Clay Center of New Orleans 2018

Intro - Emerging Ceramicists in Western North Carolina juried by Akira Satake Asheville Area Arts Council, NC 2017

Current Effects - Contemporary Woodfiring in Western North Carolina juried by Josh Copus Asheville Area Arts Council, NC 2017

North Carolina Ceramic Arts Festival Asheville NC 2017

Ruminations - Ceramic Works by Micah Thanhauser & Matt Wegleitner Gallery Mugen, Asheville NC 2017

The Teapot Show Three Wheels Studio, Providence, RI 2015

Steelyard Ceramics NCECA Show The Dean Hotel, Providence, RI 2015

Empty Bowls Organizational Committee RI Food Bank, Cranston RI 2015

Feeding the Fire: a Contemporary Ceramic Showcase CityArts Gallery, Providence, RI 2014