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Jenny Caffery

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Passionate instructor with a favorable track record at Clifton Cultural Arts Center, specializing in journal making. Skilled in engaging students through resourcefulness and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Successfully led hands-on classes and workshops, encouraging people to explore unique artistic experiences using various creative and accessible materials.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Instructor - Fiber Sampler: Junk Art Journals

Clifton Cultural Arts Center
Cincinnati, OH
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Instructed a four-week class of five participants on creating ring-bound junk journals.
  • Highlighted use of easily available and inexpensive materials.
  • Facilitated hands-on activities such as dying paper by spraying coffee on them, making ephemera and decorating the journal to make it personal and unique.

Instructor

Clifton Cultural Arts Center
Cincinnati, OH
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Lead group sessions at three different libraries to create unique art greeting cards using unconventional materials and techniques

Instructor - Introduction to Junk Art Journals

Clifton Cultural Arts
Cincinnati, OH
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Instructed six-week class of six participants on techniques for creating ring-bound and three-hole pamphlet stitch journals.
  • Hand-dyed papers using various food items.
  • Educated students on collage composition, ephemera, and the uses of journals.
  • Emphasized sourcing free or low-cost materials for projects.
  • Supplied extensive collection of tools and materials to enhance experimentation and artistic expression.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Some College (No Degree) -

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA

Some College (No Degree) -

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX

High School Diploma -

Douglas MacArthur High School
San Antonio, TX
05-1989

Skills

  • Journal creation
  • Collage composition
  • Material sourcing
  • Class instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Creative problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Resourcefulness
  • Multitasking
  • Student rapport
  • Curriculum planning and implementation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Instructor - Introduction to Junk Art Journals

Clifton Cultural Arts
03.2025 - 04.2025

Instructor

Clifton Cultural Arts Center
09.2024 - 10.2024

Instructor - Fiber Sampler: Junk Art Journals

Clifton Cultural Arts Center
07.2024 - 07.2024

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Cincinnati

Some College (No Degree) -

Tidewater Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

San Antonio College

High School Diploma -

Douglas MacArthur High School
Jenny Caffery