Freelance Studio Pottery Consultancy.

Areas of specialist interest:

• Iranian contemporary ceramics
• Social history of ceramics
• Ceramics education & methodologies
• Craft culture & communities

Profile:

Jillian has a thorough grounding in both practical skills and processes as well as theoretical approaches. After graduating with a BFA in Studio Art, she was drawn to the creative energy of teaching and completed a MAT in Art Education. She returned to post-graduate education with an MFA in Medieval studies and Medievalisms and is currently pursuing a PhD in contemporary ceramics at the University of York. She has contributed to numerous group exhibitions, publications and public presentations, with particular experience with non-profit organizations and diverse audiences.

Skills:

• Archival and interview-based research
• Teaching, curriculum development & implementation
• Writing, editing, photography, publication
• Craft skills demonstrations
• Curation and event organization