Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Exhibition
28
Karen Germain

Karen Germain

Chicago,IL

Summary

Karen has been studying with CMS for several years and her work has been recently exhibited in the Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics student exhibition “Class Act 2022". Currently she teaches the Groupon Mosaic Basics Workshop in rotation with other core faculty.


Karen's recent work has focused exploring texture and movement through non-traditional tessera placement. She also enjoys creating pop art inspired mosaics featuring her favorite foods and kitchen must haves.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Teaching Artist

Chicago Mosaic School
09.2021 - Current
  • Teaches introductory mosaic classes focusing on technique and design.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Part of community outreach team working with the public during CMS outreach events.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Regional Director Of Markeing

ICF
08.2021 - Current

Marketing and advertising for investor owned utilities and major metropolitan cities.

Education

No Degree -

Chicago Mosaic School
Chicago IL

MBA -

City College of London, Cass Business School
London UK
04-2004

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication

Eastern Michigan Univer
Ypsilanti, MI
08-1992

No Degree - Silversmithing

Goldsmiths College, University of London
London UK
05.2006 - 12.2006

Skills

    Skills

  • Educational facilitation
  • Community outreach

Exhibition

The Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics student exhibition “Class Act 2022"

Karen Germain