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T O M F E R R E R O
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND at Manukau Institute of Technology, Manukau City, New Zealand
2003 Post Graduate Diploma of Visual Arts, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design. US Fulbright Grant to New Zealand
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, School For American Crafts,
Rochester, NY
2002 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design
EXPERIENCE
2005 PRIVATE JEWELRY LESSONS AND ADULT EDUCATION COURSE
Windsor, CT
Taught jewelry making classes privately and for the adult education program at Windsor High School. In charge of lesson development and class instruction including demonstrations of silversmithing techniques and conceptual guidance.
2004 - Present TOM FERRERO STUDIO
Windsor, CT
Owner, Metalsmith, Artist, Designer. Constructs and designs hand-made jewelry and art pieces out of gold, silver and precious stones. Handles accounts, taxes, bookkeeping, publicity, customer relations, shipping and sales.
2004 - 2006 CAMP LAUREL
Readfield, ME
Department Head of Jewelry. Instructed 6 metalsmithing courses per day to children and adults. Responsible for the creation of the jewelry curriculum as well as the management of the jewelry staff and studio. Maintained and assessed tools and equipment for safety and oversaw the ordering of all materials and supplies. Also conducted periodic evaluations of jewelry staff.
2002 ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, METALS STUDIO
Rochester, NY
Artist in Residence. Gave demonstrations which included stone setting and stamping applications and taught metal working techniques to new students.
2000-2001 BARBARA HEINRICH STUDIO LLC.
Pittsford, NY
Goldsmith. Fabricated high-end jewelry, predominately 18k and 22k gold earrings and necklaces with diamonds.
2000 NEW ENGLAND STERLING
Attleboro, MA
Production Silversmith, Assistant to the Manager/Head Silversmith. Handled advanced soldering applications of large silver pieces. Assisted with the fabrication of the Kentucky Derby Trophy and the California Cup.
AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES & PUBLICATIONS
2006 NICHE Student Award Finalist
2006 MFA Metals Exhibition, SOFA Gallery, Bloomington, IN
2005-2006 The Chancellor's List
2005-2006 First Place (Associates Award), Wearable Expressions, Palos Verdes Art Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
2005 Book Publication: Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects. Lark Books
2004-2005 200 Rings (traveling) Exhibition, Velvet da Vinci Gallery, San Francisco, California, Obsidian Gallery, Tucson, Arizona, Gallery M, Cleveland, Ohio, Sam Shaw Gallery, Northeast Harbor, Maine
2004 Publication: The Buffalo News, Oct 15 22, Gusto, The Art of Crafters; The Burchfield Penny Gives the Form its Due
2004 Publication: The Buffalo News, Oct 27, Burchfield Exhibit Showcases the Artistry of Crafts
2004 Konkuk University Rochester Institute of Technology, Exchange Exhibition Graduate Program, Konkuk University, South Korea
2004 Gave Lecture at RIT Regarding Current Work and Fulbright Experience.
2004 La Petite XI, Alder Gallery, Coburg, Oregon
2004 Stone/s: A Piece of Rock for a Specific Function, Saint Louis Artists' Guild, St. Louis, Missouri
2004 Book Publication: 1000 Rings, Inspiring Adornments for the Hand. Lark Books.
2003 Open Day, Manukau School of Visual Arts, Manukau City, New Zealand
2003 Neckware IV, Masterworks Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
2003 "New to New Zealand," Exhibition of Artists Born Overseas and Now Living in New Zealand, Masterworks Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
2003-2004 Fulbright Grant to New Zealand
2002 2nd Place in "Of People and Art: Interpretive Visions," The Huntington House Museum, Windsor, Connecticut
2002 Amalgamate National Student Metals Invitational, Slocumb Galleries, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee
2002 Two Time Judge of Photographic Art for Camera Rochester
2002 Four Person Show, Mill Gallery, Rochester, New York
2002 Permanent Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society
2001 Skalny Scholarship for a Student Working in the Craft Field
2001 Dean's Show Case, School for Imaging Arts and Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
2000 The Language of Hands Exhibition, The Society for Contemporary Crafts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1998 & 2000 Student Honors Show, Bevier Gallery, Rochester, New York
2000 Skalny Scholarship for a Student Working in the Craft Field
1999 The Aaron Rosenstrike Book Award from the School For American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology
1998 Pinnacle Award in Graphic Design, American Institute for Graphic Arts
1998 "Best of Design" Award, The Copper-Hewitt Design Museum
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Science Fiction and Fantasy Books/Films, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Down-hill & Cross-country Skiing, Camping, Rock Climbing and Travel (Countries visited: France, Holland, Canada, Taiwan, New Zealand, Fiji, Bolivia, Peru, Iceland) Also raised $7,000 for AIDS Vaccine Research
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