SPRING 2010 CIVIC ARTS EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS
Corinne Abbott, MFA, SF Art Institute; taught ceramics at ceramic institute in Faenza, Italy and Malta; currently teaching at SFAI.
Diane Barton-Brown, Masters, applied flute, University of Houston; Masters, Voice, Rice University; has taught for last 30 years; extensive background in choral and instrumental music; member SAI Music Fraternity.
Gary Bergren, studied at CCAC and locally with David Hardy, Charles White and Van Waldren. Exhibited Sabine’s Crossroads Gallery, Jackson Hole, and currently with Simic-New Renaissance Galleries, Carmel; recently awarded 2nd place in Figurative Painting for portrait painting “Frontiersman/circa 1870”.
Michael Berkley, formerly instructor and resident artist at Univ. of Oregon and Multnomah Art Center, Portland, with expertise in functional ceramics.
Ed Blackburn, MFA, San Francisco Art Inst., recently taught at Santa Clara Univ. with national exhibition record including permanent collection at Oakland Museum and SFMOMA.
Tesia Blackburn, MA, JFK Univ.; Bay Area artist for over 15 years; Golden Working Artist for Golden Acrylic Colors since 2000, currently represented by SF MOMA Gallery.
Barbara Bogue, Music Major with an emphasis on Music Education; her more than 25 years teaching experience includes preschool music classes, children’s choral groups as well as individual piano lessons for children and adults, including students with various special needs.
Tina Bohnstedt, joined Diablo Ballet in 1999; trained at Heinz-Bosl Academy in Munich; featured in Val Caniparoli’s Pas de Deux from ‘Lady of the Camellias’ and George Balanchine’s, ‘Apollo’.
Bill Burgess, teaches electric and acoustic guitar; career highlights include touring with Van Morrison, Carlene Carter, playing with The Pointer sisters, Jackie DeShannon and in the Broadway shows “Rent” and “Love, Janis”.
Wendi Bushehry, Fine Arts degree, Dance, CSU, Long Beach; fiber artist who has been teaching art education in elementa5ry schools in Castro Valley, San Ramon and recently at Sun Gallery in Hayward.
James Cannata, graduate music studies, Cal State, Hayward; accomplished drummer, singer and songwriter with over 30 years experience as full time professional musician.
Karen Chappell, pilates instructor since 2002; certified through Turning Point Studios in Walnut Creek, including almost 500 hours of training on pilates apparatus; currently completing a 96 hour Masters Program through Pilates Center, Boulder, CO; teaches classical pilates method.
Mona Clee, studied jewelry making at Revere Academy, Mendocino Art Center and the Crucible; work featured in Oakland Musuem, and Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino Gems and Partners galleries; article on etching red brass, copper and nickel published in November 2006 issue of Art Jewelry magazine.
Nancy Collins, full time water colorist featured in American Artist magazine, (March 2004) as well as Watercolor Magic, (April 2008); contributor to the international book “How did you paint that?” (still life), 2006. Her work has hung abroad in the "Art in the Embassy Program" as well as a one woman show at Stanford University; teaches continuing education classes throughout the United States.
Mary Lou Correia, BA, Syracuse Univ.; commercial artist designing recruitment/fundraising materials for 14 years as Publications Director, St. Mary’s College; work in numerous Bay Area galleries and private collections.
Peter Coussoulis, Ceramics Studio Mgr. and kilnmaster with expertise in sodium vapor firing. National studio potter network advisor; international exhibitions/collections.
Tom Crews, senior instructor and camera salesman with Reed’s Cameras for over 20 years; frequently judges photo contests at various camera clubs in Bay Area and has made presentations to schools and civic organizations.
Rebecca Crowell-Berke, has operated ballet schools in Marin County and Danville/Alamo area; trained with Gordon Paxman and Bene Arnold, Salt Lake City and has staged such ballets as ‘Peter and the Wolf’, ‘Raymonda’ and ‘La Bayadere’.
Jeanne Disney, BA, Dance, Univ. of Washington, Seattle; has taught ballet and jazz since 1993; currently teaches at Ygnacio Valley H.S.; has choreographed for Telluride AIDS Benefit, Works-in-the-Works, Berkeley and Mountain Dance in Aspen.
Rem Djemilev, BA/MA, Moscow Conservatory, performed in Bolshoi Theater Orchestra, Moscow Chamber Orchestra; currently violist and violinist with Arlekin String Quartet, California Symphony and San Francisco Chamber Orchestra; teaches at Crowden School and CCMC, Black Pine Circle School in Berkeley; conducts Young People’s Chamber Orchestra, Berkeley as well as Young Performers Orchestra and Diablo Regional Youth Orchestra, Walnut Creek.
Maria Dudley, BA, English, UC Berkeley and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Cal State University, Hayward; writing enrichment teacher and tutor in Walnut Creek for past 16 years; active in annual San Francisco Writers Conference and currently participating in local writing group called “Writing Mamas”.
David Duenas, M. M., SF Conservatory of Music; founder of several ensembles including the San Francisco Guitar Quartet; on music faculty of Santa Clara University.
Amber Dyson, teaching artist and lifelong performer; has performed many anti-tobacco assemblies for Omax Pi Puppetry; member, Un-Scripted Theater Company.
Mark Eanes, MFA, Mills College; numerous solo exhibitions including 2004 Master Studies, Parsons School of Design, Paris, France; works in many selected exhibitions as well.
Karen Ehrhardt, BA, CSU. Hayward; professional jeweler for over 20 years. Work in Oakland Museum Collection; instructor at Studio One.
Connie English, Bay Area mosaic artist working with many mosaic mediums, specializing in tempered glass, natural and recycled materials; Certified Interior Redesigner and member of Society of American Mosaic Artists, work sold at local garden and furniture shops.
Stephen Evans, BA, Music (Cello) from Univ. of Texas at Austin and Masters from Univ. of London; has taught cello and piano for 17 years; currently active member of several local symphonies and chamber groups.
Gene Farley, photographer and information technology (IT) consultant with 20+ years experience teaching at the college level.
Kathy Faut, preschool teacher for over 15 years throughout the Bay Area; worked as play leader and music teacher at Gymboree.
Christie Ferrell, degree in liberal studies as well as AS, with honors, professional photography; Bay Area working photographer with studio in Benicia; extensive experience in presentation of fine art.
John Finger, graduated from California college of the Arts; has taught art and design at DVC, SF Academy of Art, Civic Arts Education and Mendocino Art Center; served on board of SF Society of Illustrators and is a past president of California Watercolor Association.
Sandra Foster, Yoga Ed., CA. Inst. Asian Studies, Inst. for Yoga Teachers. Teaches Iyengar method in Bay Area.
Lee Sanger Goldin, playwright, director, independent filmmaker, teacher and blogger; teaches classes in acting, drama, digital media and film for ArtReach and AAA; BA, Graduate Certificate in Theater Arts, University of Calif., Santa Cruz.
Lou Grantham, BA Textiles, SF State; over 20 years experience in weaving, natural dyeing, knitting and textile design.
Tim Hancock, BFA, Academy of Art College, San Francisco; currently teaches The Art of Drawing and Cartooning at the Art Room in Lafayette, as well as at various after-school art programs at local elementary schools; freelance illustrator and painter.
William Harsh, painter and printmaker; MFA, Boston University; studied with Philip Guston and James Weeks; work is currently represented by galleries in California and N. Carolina; paintings and prints are included in private collections in US, Canada and Europe; 18 years experience teaching drawing, design, color, painting and printmaking at colleges in New England, California.
Marianne Haynes, BA, UC Berk.; grad.study, Calif. Inst. Asian Studies; extensive study, Lama Found., and Piaget's theories. Teaches yoga, guitar.
Greg Hazard, attended Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara; Certified Photographic Consultant, member of N. Calif. Professional Photographers and member of Wedding and Portrait Photographers International.
Bill Helsel, professional photographer since 1976 specializing in architectural and travel photography; represented by a major stock photo agency.
Ann Henderson, English, MA Curriculum and instruction, Ph.D in Social and Cultural Studies in Education, with more than 40 years teaching young people, including 15 years teaching pottery for teenagers.
Lesley Jensen, BFA, Ceramics, Colo. St. Exhibiting potter and teacher since 1979. Presently teaches ceramics at College Park H.S.
Chris Kanyusik, BFA, Ceramics, The University of Montana, Post-Baccalaureate, Sculpture, Brandeis Univ, MFA, Ceramic Sculpture, Rochester Inst. Of Technology; figurative ceramic sculpture exhibited nationally.
Viktor Kabaniaev, member Diablo Ballet trained at famed Vaganova School in St. Petersburg, Russia; has danced the Bronze Idol Solo from ‘La Bayadere” and Geroge Balanchine’s ‘Sylvia Pas de Deux” as well as roles created for him by Diablo Ballet choreographers.
Karen Nelson Kelly, BFA Studio Arts, Cal State Univ., Hayward; Fine Art instructor with Cities of Antioch and Pittsburg for past 3 years; private instruction at home studio, exhibited work in shows locally and regionally.
Amy Kingwill, BFA, Modern Dance, Univ. of Utah; has performed with many companies throughout Bay Area.
Joan Kramer, experience as both professional dancer and dance instructor; has danced with various companies in New York City; has taught ballet and tap in Bay Area since 1992, specializing in young children as well as adults.
Sherry Kwint-Cattoche, MFA, Lone Mt. Coll.; has taught drawing/painting at Orinda Comm. Center, ASUC Art Studios, Ohlone College and since 1987 at Civic Arts; exhibitions and awards in N. Calif., include 1993 Gold Discovery Award. Paintings with collector’s Gallery at Oakland Museum.
Jeka Lambert, Certificate of Interior Design; background in costume design for theater, textile design and art history, former corporate trainer. Has taught at bead stores throughout Bay Area; work represented by Valley Arts Gallery.
Alice Lasky, graduate Boston University School of Music; orchestral and chamber musician having performed at Lincoln Center, NYC, in Boston area and more recently in the Bay Area; active member of Performing Arts Society of Contra Costa; has taught violin for over 30 years including certified Suzuki.
Erin Leedom, received training at American Ballet Theatre and Joffrey Ballet as well as San Francisco Ballet; featured in Dance Magazine and has performed in Europe and throughout the US; Artistic Director for Calif. Academy of Ballet Company and School since 2002.
Tonya Lei, BA, Shanghai Conservatory of Music; MA in Violin Performance, Ball State Univ.; certified Suzuki String specialist with training in Dalcroze Eurythmics and Music Mind Games Music Theory classes.
Celeste Lococo; dance teacher for many years with experience in performing and choreography; has performed on stages from the Alameda County Fair to the Riviera in Las Vegas; her choreography has been seen at half-time shows at 49er games.
Jody Mattison, MFA, Academy of Art College; award-winner in Pro-Arts juried show “New Visions: Introductions ‘01”; instructor of Figure Drawing, Sketching and Color Theory at Academy of Art College; published in International Artist magazine July 2002, private commissions in local collections, numerous juried shows in Bay Area.
Melissa McCumiskey, BFA, Academy of Art; exhibits in local shows and galleries for over 20 years; taught stained glass, blown glass, fused glass and torch work (bead making) at Hot Box Stained Glass.
Amanda McGovern, has danced and toured with various companies including Peninsula Ballet Theatre, Lisbon Dance Company in Portugal and Oakland Ballet; currently teaches at Corner Studio in SF, pursuing BA in Performance, St. Mary’s College.
Lynne Meade, BA, Visual Arts with concentration in Ceramics, Wesleyan Univ., Connecticut; work shown in numerous exhibitions, specializing in carved porcelain; published in several national and international publications.
Tim Meals, BA, Music Performance, Oboe, CSU Hayward; private oboe teacher for 15 years, member of Kaleidoscope Woodwind Quintet.
Ron Meyers, MFA, Ceramics, School for American Craftsmen, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY; represented in many museums and private collections, 2007 recipient of NCECA Excellence in Teaching Award and by Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis as 2008 Regis Masters Series Honor.
Joan Miller, B.M.E. Eastern Kentucky University, an accomplised pianist/vocalist, actress, musician, composer, arranger, voice actor, producer, teacher and theatrical administrator.
Shirley Rencher Miller, graduated Chicago Academy of Fine Arts; studied Japanese brushpainting extensively with Prof. Chiura Obata, UC Berk.; has taught brushpainting since 1969.
Linda Mortarotti-Padilla, BA, Music, BM, Performance, Univ. of Washington; professional music educator with extensive experience in teaching and performing; performs with various chamber ensembles.
Rana Nassar, preschool and youth arts instructor for Civic Arts; currently working on completing additional units in early childhood education at DVC.
James Newton, graduated from UC Santa Barbara, performing arts; currently teaching at ASU of Calif. On UC Berkeley campus; works sold in stores and galleries in Bay Area and through home studio.
Tara O’Siochain, BA Studio Art, Mills College; local artist and teacher with local exhibits and works in private collections; received Ralph Ducasse Roundation Award for painting.
Rachel Pergamit, Bay Area actor, director and producer for nearly 30 years; currently production coordinator for Civic Arts Education, producing more than 20 events a year; helped to create Youth Theatre Company and directs After School Drama Club for local elementary school students; two-time Shellie Award winner.
Max Pricco, BM Performance, SFSU; Silver Medal from the Conservatoire National de Versailles, France; has performed with Mel Torme, Neil Sedaka, Toni Tenille, Shirley Jones among others; currently plays professionally in rock, big bands and show orchestras for parties and musicals in Bay Area.
A. J. Remedios, instructor/music appreciation; performed with Sydney Philharmonica Choir, Lamplighters and as soloist, St. Mary’s College chapel; performed as tenor soloist, Trinity United Methodist Church, Berkeley
Sally Rodriguez, BA Women’s Studies, Univ. of California Santa Cruz; has taught locally in public school art programs for past 4 years and currently involved as member of Martinez Arts Association.
Mike Rose, Bay Area trumpet instructor; has played and toured with groups such as Todd Rundgren, The Shirells, The Drifters and Little Anthony & the Imperials; currently playing with Lydia Pense & Cold Blood; has taught privately for over 15 years.
Ken Rosen, currently teaches at San Francisco Community Music Center; has performed widely in Bay Area since 1975 with Vince Wallace, Mark Levine, Stephanie Bruce among others; teaches sax, clarinet and flute.
Pamela Rousseau, studied ballet and Russian character dance in the San Francisco Bay Area; performed with Khadra International Folk Ballet, Neva Russian Ensemble, and with singer Nikolai Massenkoff; ACE Certified Trainer and also holds certifications in Pilates and Pre/Post Natal Fitness.
Penny Ruhter, MBA/PA; fused glass instructor, jewelry designer and exhibitor in local galleries; buyer/teacher for Broadway Bead and owner of Hot Box Glass Studio for several years.
Ellen Sachtschale, BFA, N. Illinois Univ.; formerly taught at Artscenter and Arthaus in N. Carolina; private studio, Stone Garden, in Clayton featuring abstract organic vessels and wall reliefs.
Cynthia Schultz, BS, Music Education/Music Therapy, Univ. of Minnesota; actively teaching music for 20 years as well as piano lessons, harp lessons and is licensed Preschool Music Instructor through Musikgarten; has professionally performed engagements with her harp for 20 years.
Sue Scott, BFA in Painting & Drawing, College of Arts and Crafts; assistant teacher for Civic Arts Fine Arts Preschool; youth arts instructor and currently teaches at the Art Room.
Reba Siero, lifelong fiber enthusiast, has studied knitting since 1999 and also teaches quilting and dyes.
Lateef Swain, dancer/choreographer in Bay Area since 1981; has danced with Move Dance Theater since 1989 and is Associate Choreographer; has taught at Jewish Community Service Center, San Mateo Dance Dept.
Julie Tadena, lead teacher in Fine Arts Preschool toddler program for last five years; 12 years experience in early education with work in both art and special education programs; attended Los Medanos college with a background in drawing and painting.
Lisa Taft, MA and PhD., art history, Ohio St.; children’s art instructor since 1984 and published ceramic tile historian.
Ivanna Taratula, Bay Area mezzo-soprano who has distinguished herself in a career devoted to both vocal performance and voice teaching.
Patsy Taylor, MFA Painting, Academy of Art University; landscape painter who has worked with children of all school ages for 15 years and coached Odyssey of the Mind.
Melinda Van Roey, over 20 years knitting experience, currently teaches knitting classes and mentors ongoing knitting groups at Piedmont Yarn and Apparel.
John Waller, Bay Area percussionist; has played with sitar master Habib Khan, flamenco group Maya & Michaud, Jazz Inc. and others in jazz, alternative rock and world music.
Hope Weiner, Bay Area artist, obtained Level One Certification from PMC Connection; teaches workshops at SF City College and work on exhibit at 2006 PMC Conference.
Bonnie Wells, AA Apparel Design, BFA Textiles/Painting, CCA; MFA Textile Arts and costume Design, UC Davis; over 20 years experience in textile and artwear design; has exhibited nationally and internationally, published in FiberArts Magazine.
Mira M. White, MFA with Distinction, California College of Art; award winning painter with an exhibition record both domestic and international; received Grand Prize at prestigious Rocky Mountain National Aquamedia Exhibition, 2001, was presented in Watercolor Magic, 2002 and 3rd place winter in national Pastel Journal competition, 2006.
Monica Williams, bachelor’s degree, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; has performed in symphonies in Bay Area, Rochester, Cincinnati and Chicago; currently works with contemporary ensembles Copus and Phoenix Rising.
Rena Wilson, Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, San Jose State; most recently seen in “The Student Gypsy” with 42nd Street Moon; full time musical theatre performer and voice, piano and dance instructor in Bay Area.
Beth Witrogen, Bay Area photographer for more than two decades; has exhibited photographs of birds and the cycles of nature in SF Bay Area galleries; published in magazines, calendars and newspapers.
Jim Wixon, MA Studio Art, SF State Univ.; over 30 years experience teaching the art of fused and stained glass as well as creating and selling glass artwork to the public.
Roger Yee, MFA Ceramics, San Jose State Univ., has been a ceramic artist for over 15 years and currently ceramic studio technician at Civic Arts Education.
