Theresa Cress
Resume
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Theresa Cress |
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| 1987-1991 | Tyler School of Art | Philadelphia, PA |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Glass, Magna Cum Laude |
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| 1990 | Masterworks Program | Millville, NJ |
| Glass Assistant to Dimitri
Michaelides & Davis levi Responsible for early morning opening and preparation of facility. Assisted glass masters in various works, some of which were chosen for the White House Collection of American Crafts. |
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| 1991 | Tyler School of Art | Philadelphia, PA |
| Teaching Assistant to Jon
F. Clark Dedicated time to working one on one with students to build confidence and control with glass skills. |
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| 1993-1995 | Carriage House Glass | Wheeling, WV |
| Manager of Glassblowing Studio Demonstrated blowing production line glass as well as one of a kind items for visiting tourists. Inspected pieces for quality prior to being sold in retail shop. Provided employee scheduling and organized daily routine since facility's opening. Helped maintain safety and efficiency of equipment. |
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| 1994 | Oglebay Institute | Wheeling, WV |
| Conducted popular evening classes from
beginner through intermediate levels. Attracted repeat students who
traveled well over 100 miles to participate. Generated interest in
West Virginia's rich glass history which brought additional glass classes
and tourism into area. |
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| 1996-1997 | Corradetti Glass Studio | Baltimore, MD |
| Freelance Assistant to master glass
artist, Anthony Corradetti. |
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| 1998 | Simon Pearce | Windsor, VT |
| Master Glassblower Worked daily on production of handmade functional ware sold in Simon Pearce retail stores across the country. |
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| 1999 | Rick Sherbert Glass Studio | Washington, DC |
| Teaching Assistant Interacted with beginning and intermediate students to create an understanding of he mechanics and aesthetics of glassblowing. |
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| 2000-2001 | Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD |
| Visiting Artist/Teaching Assistant Given unlimited access of hot and cold glass facilities to create multiple bodies of work over two semesters. Also assisted master artist Daniel Marder in instructing beginning through advanced college level classes. Techniques which were explored included blown work, direct casting and pate de verre. |
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| 2000-2001 | Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD |
| Assistant to master glass artist Daniel Marder | ||