About Artesia R.
Instructor details
Experience
After School Sewing Instructor
Jan, 2016 - PresentSew Fun Studios
Teaching elementary to middle school aged children how to sew and create basic fashion accessories and garments on Brother home sewing machines. Implementing provided patterns where students learn to cut fabric and assemble projects. Encouraging students in a fun atmosphere through guided instruction.
Summer Camp Teacher: Art & Sewing
Jun, 2016 - Jun, 2016Imagine That! and Future Tech
Instructed and guided elementary to middle school aged children how to sew or make beautiful art during 5-day summer camps. Sewing students learned about upcycled fashion, mood boards and hand sewing techniques. Students enrolled in the art program discovered the various mediums to create art and famous artists such as Chihuly. Ended each week of successful lessons with a mini fashion show or gallery display of artwork.
Freelance Seamstress
Jun, 2015 - PresentNeon Fleur
Taking client ideas from sketch to 3D prototype through initial consultation, concept and product development. Actively suggesting ways to improve client product through testing and efficient techniques. Client base includes Native Bear, The VuStyle and Le Bilboquet Atlanta. Providing invoices and maintaining a database of clientele.
Assistant
Jan, 2014 - Jun, 2014Art in the Dairy
Assisted glass artist with daily tasks such as customer follow-ups via phone or e-mail, package customer pieces, unload/reload kiln, paint kiln shelves and molds. Operated sandblaster and glass saw. Occasional class teachings and assist students with personal creations. Updated contact list via Google mail.
Owner/CEO
Feb, 2013 - PresentNeon Fleur
www.neonfleur.com
Education
Bachelors of Science Mathematics
Aug, 2002 - May, 2006Spelman College
Bachelors of Fine Art Fashion Design
Sep, 2014Savannah College of Art and Design
Awards
Most Creative
Apr, 2014EcoFab Trash Couture Recycled Runway
3rd Place Winner
Apr, 2015Night of Spectacles sponsored by Georgia Lions Foundation
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Instructor details
Private Lessons
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