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Cathy Chang (she/her/hers) is a studio artist specializing in ceramics and traditional craft techniques. She received her BFA in Studio Art from the University of Southern California, where she studied ceramics with ceramic artist Mr. Ken Price, known for his abstract clay figures. Cathy subsequently returned to the South Bay area of San Francisco and began teaching youth in painting and ceramics in private studios at Cindy Art Studio in San Jose (1998) and Clayground in Cupertino (1999). Cathy is currently working at pottery studios in Sunnyvale and Mountain View. She is committed to local art events, juried competitions, and cultural exchange exhibitions.

Teaching Philosophy
Pottery making is a timeless profession. With this in mind, I encourage students to learn to appreciate art forms from different cultures, challenge themselves in the creative process, and share their creativity in the classroom. Furthermore, I believe that continuing to learn and practice new skills throughout life builds a solid foundation for craftsmanship.


RESUME

EDUCATION
De Anza College - Cupertino, CA
- Twelve core course units in Child Development 2018
- Associate in Arts-Graphic Design 2007

San Jose city College - San Jose, CA
Complete advanced ceramic courses 2017

Foothill College, Los Altos, CA
Complete advance ceramic studio courses 2008
Women's Golf Team. Finished 3ed medalist at Nor-Cal Championship 2003

University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts- Studio Art 1998

Golf Academy of America, Carlsbad CA
(former campus located in Vista CA)
Associate of Applied Business in Golf Complex Operation and Management- Area of Emphasis: Golf Professional 1998
*Certificate of Advanced Methods of Teaching.
*Henry Griffitts Golf Club Fitting Certified.

WORK
2023 -
CSMA, Mountain View, CA
Art Instrutor.

2022 -
City of Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, CA
Pottery Instrutor. Department of Library and Recreation Services.

2019 - 2022
City of Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, CA
Recreation Instructor- Super Safari Preschool.

2019 - 2020
MVLA, Montessori Children's Center, Mt. View, CA
Preschool Teacher. Afternoon shift.

2016 - 2019
Clayground, San Jose, CA
Retail shop support and a clay teacher. Assist summer camp groups visited from YMCA, teach art projects to weekly groups, run B-day parties, and occasional company gatherings for clay-fun. Receive class registrations, answer inquires in clay tools, glazes, and make digital art files for promotion.

2008 - 2010
Euphrat Museum of Art, Cupertino, CA
Assist museum activities and events.
Short course art teacher for young children (after-school program) at designated Cupertino school locations.

2002, 2008
Cindy Art Studio, San Jose, CA
Studio assist and demonstrate drawing skills to school-age children.

 
ACTIVITIES IN ART

2020 ICAN Wall Calendar Contest- Functional link
International Ceramic Arts Network, Westerville, OH

2019 International Cultural Exchange Week Exhibition- Accross the Pacific, Palo Alto Art Center. Palo Alto, CA

2019 ICAN Wall Calendar Contest- Mugs link
International Ceramic Arts Network, Westerville, OH

2017 SHIMPO Juried Teabowl Show (selected).
SHIMPO Booths, NCECA Conference, Portland, OR

2011 Nov. Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild
Art-in-Clay Ceramic Art Show & Sale
Lucie Stern Community Center, Palo Alto, CA

2006 Second International Small Teapot Competition
Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA

2006 Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, Davis, CA
Faculty-Student joint group show. Participated with Foothill College Ceramic Classes.

2005 Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild, Art-in-Clay, Palo Alto, CA


  
 

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