PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 30 years librarian experience with diverse clientele
- 40 years teaching practice in conducting classes, programs and staff training
- 10 years supervisory experience
- Certified Zentangle Teacher (2012)
EDUCATION
MLS Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MFA University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
BFA Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Academic Success Specialist (part-time)
2022 –
Research & Instruction Librarian (part-time)
Davenport University
Lansing, Michigan
2016 – 2021
Library Director
Olivet College
Olivet, Michigan
2007-2010
Branch Manager
Jackson District Library
Jackson, Michigan
2006-2007
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Artist (part-time)
Flint Institute of Arts Art School
Flint, Michigan
2021 –
Art teacher (occasional)
Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center
Lansing, Michigan
2011 –
Teaching Artist (part time)
Okemos Nursery School
Okemos, Michigan
2014 – 2016
PRESENTATIONS & INSTRUCTION
2022
Brown Bag Lunchtime Talk (online talk), Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, Lansing, MI
Get Inspired (online talk), Art Quilters Unlimited, Fort Myers, FL
Make your Own Art Journal, Black Sheep Weavers Fiber Guild, Hartland, MI
Make an Inspiration Folder, SMARTS, Shiawassee Arts Center, and Senior Discovery Hour, Allen Neighborhood Center
2021
Make 9/11 Flags, Senior Discovery Hour, Allen Neighborhood Center, Lansing, MI
2020
Introduction to Zentangle®, Charlotte Community Library, Charlotte, MI
Make a Sunshine Jar, Allen Neighborhood Center, Lansing, MI
Make Simple Books on Voting Rights, Swords into Plowshares Peace Center & Gallery
2019
Introduction to Zentangle®, Ledge Craft Lane, Grand Ledge & Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
Make an Art Journal, Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, Lansing, MI
Making Simple Books I and II, Art Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Make Bags for Helping Women Period, Delta Township District Library, Lansing, MI
Demonstration/Make a Recycled Basket, Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild, Ann Arbor
Paper Weaving, Simple Jewelry, and Creating Mandalas, All Faith Ministry for disABILITIES, East Lansing
2018
Bring Zentangle to Your Library, Michigan Academic Library Association annual conference, East Lansing, MI
Coloring Club, Adults, convened monthly, 2016-2018, Delta Township District Library
Make Simple Books, Create Fun Cards, and Introduction to Collage, All Faith Ministry for disABILITIES, East Lansing Public Library, East Lansing, MI
Make an Art Journal, Mason Library, Mason & Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, MI
Introduction to Zentangle, Meridian Senior Center, Okemos & Houghton Lake Public Library, MI
Make a Simple Journal, Artist Trading Cards, and Good Luck Charms, Allen Neighborhood Center, Lansing, MI
Make Bags for Helping Women Period and Chromaville, 1-day events for teens and adults, Delta Township District Library, Lansing, MI
Mermaid Artist Trading Cards and Halloween Charms for Kids Day, hosted by Absolute Gallery, Lansing, MI
Demonstration/Couching on Fabric, Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild, Ann Arbor, MI
2017
Finger Knitting Fun, Make a Card Basket, Day of the Dead Greeting Cards and Make a Simple Book classes, Mason Library (CADL), Mason, MI
Jane & Art, presentation, Delta Township Senior Council, Delta Township District Library, Lansing, MI.
Make your own Valentine’s Day Cards, Allen Neighborhood Center, Lansing, MI
But is it Art?, 1 day show of bad art, co-organizer and exhibitor, Keller’s Plaza, Williamston, MI
How to Finger Knit, Lansing Mini Maker Faire, Meridian Mall, Okemos, MI
2016
What is Zentangle®?, “Arts Night Out,” Hosted by Absolute Gallery, Lansing, MI
Zentangle for Artists, Mt. Clemens Art Association, Mt. Clemens, MI
Introduction to Zentangle, Williamston Area Senior Center, Williamston, MI
Zentangle and Make a Book workshops for Creative Haven, Lansing Art Gallery, MI
Make a Simple Book PopUp, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
SPECIAL AWARDS & EVENTS
2023
Earth Day Birth Day! 1-day community art event, Lansing, MI
2022
GRIT Grant, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI
JUROR, Youth Art Show, Delta Township District Library, Lansing, MI (2019, 2017, 2015 & 2013 too)
2021
Minigrant Professional Development Grant, Michigan Arts and Culture Council (2018, 2015 & 2013 too)
2 designs published in “Calyx: Special Issue Celebrating the Centennial of the 19th Amendment,” (Summer/Fall, 2020), pp. 36-37.
Make a Flag to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of 9/11, coordinator volunteer of project.
2020
Organized and coordinated show for Women’s Caucus for Art/Michigan Chapter; “The 19th Amendment at 100: Women’s Voices Then and Now” in Detroit, MI
ARTpath, “Chain of Compassion” yarn bombing outdoor installation on Lansing River Trail, sponsored by Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, Lansing, MI
2 designs in She Votes: 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Bonnie J. Smith, Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art, p.98-99.
2019
Scholarship, Quilt & Surface Design Symposium 2019, Columbus, OH (2017 too)
Membership Chair, Women’s Caucus for Art/Michigan Chapter, Ann Arbor (2018 too)
2018
Library of Michigan continuing education stipend for LOEX Annual Conference, 2019.
ARTpath, “Follow Your Bliss” yarn bombing outdoor installation at Lansing River Trail, sponsored by Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, Lansing, MI
2 designs in Year of Resistance 2017: Artists Moved to Action, Women’s Caucus for Art/Michigan Chapter, Ann Arbor Women Artists, Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, p.26-27.
2017
Helped organize bad art exhibition, But is it Art?, Keller’s Plaza, Williamston, MI
2016
Pop Up Art: Special Edition, Artist and Presenter, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
2015
Art in the Sky billboard, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI (2013 too)
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