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Estella Trygg

Richmond,VA

Summary

Determined, kind, and creative, with high self-standards and a strong work ethic. Personable, with great communication skills and the ability to eloquently have discussions with all ages. Seeking a position to gain experience working with customers and navigating the retail world. Currently a VCUarts Craft & Material Studies undergraduate student going into their senior year, well-versed in a variety of craft and art techniques.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Maker

Make Modern
Darien, CT
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Taught groups of 15-20 students three projects each day, involving a variety of craft and art techniques
  • Helped students through projects by providing assistance and tips when needed
  • Cultivated a creative, accepting environment for the students to express themselves freely
  • Prepared materials for projects
  • Maintained an organized classroom by staying on top of messes and student activity
  • Lead and assisted in leading birthday parties, consisting of preparing the studio, decorating in-line with the chosen theme, setting up and executing two projects, managing both children and adults, and serving food, all within a 2.5 hour time frame

Math Teaching Assistant

VCU
Richmond, VA
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted students with questions on material during class
  • Graded assignments and returned them to students in a timely manner
  • Held study hours outside of class in order for students to gain one-on-one help

Lead Art Counselor

Woodway Country Club Summer Camp
Darien, CT
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Planned and executed the summer art curriculum, which included 35+ projects that were able to be completed from ages 3-10 with adjustments
  • Taught upwards of 150 students every day, instructing them on how to execute the project and observing their work
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when explaining projects to both counselors and campers
  • Maintained an organized classroom through constant cleaning and organizing, as well as keeping projects and supplies in the correct areas
  • Managed the supply closet and ordering of items for projects

Camp Counselor

Woodway Country Club Summer Camp
Darien, CT
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Co-counseled groups of up to 25 campers at a time
  • Kept campers on schedule and accompanied them from activity to activity
  • Monitored campers during activities in order to ensure their safety and proper attitude towards others

Camp Counselor

Maureen Bloom Playdates
Darien, CT
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Watched over a small group of children aged 1-2+ years old to ensure their safety
  • Planned and executed art activities that engaged with the children's motor function and fulfilled their sensory needs

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Craft & Material Studies
Richmond, VA, US
05.2026

Skills

  • Square (Retail)
  • Creating projects, activities, and lesson plans and executing them
  • Personably talking with others about ideas, projects, or issues
  • Managing complex, stressful situations with both children and adults
  • Teaching different-sized groups of students of varying ages
  • Jewelry fabrication (sawing, piercing, cutting, soldering, enameling, polishing, etc)
  • Fiber Art Techniques (sewing, dyeing, embroidery, felting, printing, etc)
  • Glasswork (glassblowing, glass manipulation, cold working)
  • Painting (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache)
  • Drawing (graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, and chalk pastel)
  • Procreate
  • Adobe Creative suite
  • Photography

Awards

  • Deans List: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025
  • VCU Honors College, $12,000 Merit Scholarship

Exhibitions

Future Exhibitions: 2026, Glass Fashion Show, Glass Art Society, Corning, NY. 2025, So Fresh + So Clean, Ethical Metalsmiths, Online. 

Past Exhibitions: 2024, Solo Exhibition, The Glass Ceiling, Richmond, VA. 2023, To Keep You Warm, The Anderson Gallery, Richmond, VA. 2022, Spukhaus, The Anderson Gallery, Richmond, VA. 2022, iCreate, The Bruce Museum, Greenwich, CT. 2022, She Is Rising, Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan, CT. 2022, restART, New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT. 2021, Bus Shelter, The Norwalk Art Space, Norwalk, CT. 2018, K-12 Annual Art Show, Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe, Darien, CT

Timeline

Maker

Make Modern
05.2024 - 08.2024

Math Teaching Assistant

VCU
01.2024 - 05.2024

Lead Art Counselor

Woodway Country Club Summer Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023

Camp Counselor

Woodway Country Club Summer Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022

Camp Counselor

Maureen Bloom Playdates
06.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Craft & Material Studies

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