Lauren M Kucera
teaching artist
Lauren M. Kucera, M.A.Ed.
About Me
Ever since I was a small child, I found joy in making things. When things got quiet in the house, mama would call out apprehensively, "What are you doooing?"
"Makin' stuff," was the confident answer.
As I got older, I realized the multiplied joy of helping others make things. I earned a BA and MAEd in Art Education, and for the past several years, I've taught art to students of all ages. I hope to expand my practice by teaching workshops and private lessons.
Thank you for visiting!
Never stop making things!
Education
2009 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, M.A.Ed., Art Education
2009 University of Georgia Studies Abroad, Cortona, Italy (Spring semester)
2001 Berry College, Rome, Georgia, B.A., Art Education (cum laude)
1999 Lorenzo De’ Medici School, Florence, Italy (Fall semester)
Skills
Studio:
Proficient and confident instructing painting, drawing, photography, book-binding,
papermaking, collage, printmaking, hand sewing, handbuilt ceramics, and recycled art.
Technology:
Proficient in PC and Mac platforms, Adobe InDesign, iPhoto, iMovie, Office, Outlook, Jostens YearTech Online
Movement:
Proficient and confident instructing basic ballet, jazz, modern dance, color guard and yoga.
Work Experience
May River High School - Bluffton, South Carolina
2016-current Visual Arts Teacher
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Lady's Island Elementary School - Beaufort, South Carolina
2015-2016 Visual Arts Teacher, Arts Integration Teacher
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University of Georgia, Lamar Dodd School of Art - Athens, Georgia
2015 Instructor - Art Appreciation
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Robert C. Williams Paper Museum – Atlanta, Georgia
2014 Book Arts Instructor
Quincy High School – Quincy, Washington
2011-2014 Visual Art Instructor and Yearbook Advisor
University of Georgia, Lamar Dodd School of Art – Athens, Georgia
2010-2011 Instructor – Art and the Child
Clarke Middle School, After School Program – Athens, Georgia
2010-2011 Instructor – Bookmaking and Experimental Art
University of Georgia, Athletic Association – Athens, Georgia
2008-2011 Mentor, Tutor – Rankin Smith Athletic Academic Support Center
University of Georgia Freshman College Summer Experience – Athens, Georgia
2010 Instructor – Art Appreciation
Lyndon House Arts Center – Athens, Georgia
2010 Instructor – Summer Camp (ages 6-12)
University of Georgia Freshman College Summer Experience – Athens, Georgia
2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant – Art Appreciation
University of Georgia Studies Abroad - Cortona, Italy
2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant – Art Education department
Spruill Center for the Arts – Dunwoody, Georgia
2008 Art Instructor – Summer Camp (ages 5-6)
Oconee County Schools & Clarke County Schools – Athens, Georgia
2007-2008 Volunteer Art Instructor - Oconee Community School,
Classic City Perfomance Learning Center
Marietta City Schools – Marietta, Georgia
2006-2007 Mentor – Marietta Performance Learning Center
The Art Institute of Atlanta – Atlanta, Georgia
2005-2007 Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs & Career Services
Continuing Education
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Penland School of Crafts
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John C. Campbell Folk School
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Ringling College of Art and Design
Lot 10 Paper
Robert C. Williams Paper Museum
Paper Trail Art Center
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2010 - present
2010 - present