teaching

Book Arts | Biola University | Earth, Wind, Fire, Water Series with hand cut typography, original writing and photography, perfect-bound in a slipcase. Series by Emily Okada, Kathy Long, Kate West & Chelsea White

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I currently have the privilege of teaching a variety of Art and Graphic Design courses in several locations. Yes, I am part of the battalion of “freeway flyer” adjunct instructors out there in Southern Cal but thrive on the fluid rhythm and changing locations. I find joy in empowering students in the studio with creative skills and concepts they can make their own and incorporate in their work.

UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES

• Biola University Art Department, La Mirada, CA
• Chapman University Art Department, Orange, CA
• Irvine Valley College Digital Media Arts Department, Irvine, CA
• Orange Coast College Photography Department, Costa Mesa, CA

Classes I teach include: 2D Design, 3D Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, History of Graphic Design, Typography, Letterpress/Papermaking, Book Design, Book Arts I and II, and Digital Tools – InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop.

ORGANIZATIONS | INSTITUTIONS

• Cerritos Public Library, Cerritos, CA: I teach an on-going series of book arts workshops. Contact Padmini Prabhakar for more information. Check out their fabulous online catalog of artist books. **Update for Cerritos Public Library students: Contact me and I can set up additional classes of structures we haven’t covered. I prefer a minimum of 6 students and any location with a sturdy table and chairs will do!

• My own private studio, Laguna Beach, CA: Occasionally I offer custom letterpress, papermaking and book arts classes in my studio depending on my schedule, and also off-site classes/demonstrations as well. I am also a graphics tutor through Wyzant.com.