RACHEL KASSIA SHIMPOCK | rachel@rachelshimpock.com | www.rachelshimpock.com
EDUCATION
2009-2012 MASTER OF FINE ARTS Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
2001-2006 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design California State Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
1997-1999 ASSOCIATES ARTS DEGREE General Studies Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
1994-1996 CERTIFICATE IN RETAIL MARKETING Merchandise & Marketing FIDM, Costa Mesa, CA
WORK EXPERIENCE
2012- Present ADJUNCT PROFESSOR Cal State University Long Beach Jewelry & Metals Long Beach CA
Introduce basic fundamentals of Jewelry and Metalwork techniques.
Courses include demonstrations with custom detailed instructional and/or informative handouts
Projects chosen and created to encourage technical success by the students
Project critiques utilized to minimize complications and assist students to articulate their artistic motives
2013-2016 LAB TECHNICIAN & ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR Long Beach Community College Long Beach CA
Assistant to the Head of the department.
Maintained studio facility and equipment to ensure proper function and safety.
Ensured proper tool usage and adherance to Head instructors guidelines.
Assist students directly, facilitating project success, safety and efficiency.
2010-2011 INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD San Diego State University, San Diego CA
2009-2010 GRADUATE ASSISTANT San Diego State University, San Diego CA
2004-2006 LAB TECHNICIAN CSULB METALS DEPARTMENT, LONG BEACH, CA
2008-2009 OFFICE ASSOCIATE Ultimate Staffing, Office Associate, Irvine CA
2007-2008 VISUAL DESIGNER Macy’s Visual Design Dept. Costa Mesa CA
2006-2007 ASSISTANT TO OWNER & PRODUCTION Khobe Carvahlo Jewelry Long Beach CA
1994-1997 MARKETING ASSISTANT TO VICE PRESIDENT Jack Nadel, Inc. CA
1992-1994 JEWELRY PRODUCTION & ASSISTANT TO OWNER Vaquelin Jewelry Design, Costa Mesa CA
EXHIBITION RECORD
2018
Hot Stuff! Manhatten Beach Art Center Manhatten Beach, CA
Spoons! Smitten Forum Exhibition South Carolina
Earrings Galore Heidi Lowe Gallery Portland, OR
Contemporary Enamel Invitational Multiple International Locations incl: Istanbul & Florence
Instructors Exhibition Arrowmont School of Art via Adorned Spaces, Portland OR
2017
Humor In Craft Travelling Exhibition Multiple Sites Domestic US
Enamel on View Shibumi Gallery San Francisco, CA
2016
Jewelry Edition Yuma Symposium Yuma, AZ
Yuma Symposium Artist Gallery Yuma, AZ
Earrings Galore Heidi Lowe Gallery Rehobooth, MA
ECU Symposium Presenter Show Dodd Gallery Greenville, NC
2015
This is a Brooch Adorned Spaces Boston, MA
Bright Rose Turko Gallery Richmond, VA
Non-Perishable Collaboration with Kelly Schnorr, Kruglak Gallery Oceanside
Girl Talk Collaboration with Kelly Schnorr & Lee Puffer, Planet Rooth San diego
2014
Non-Perishable Collaboration with Kelly Schnorr Kruglak Gallery Oceanside, CA
Girl Talk Collaboration with Kelly Schnorr, Lee Puffer Planet Rooth San Diego, CA
2013
It’s In the Can Equinox Gallery San Antonio, TX
2012
Humor in Craft Scottsdale Art Center Scottsdale, AZ
La Broche Del Noche Equinox Gallery San Antonio, TX
2011
Craftforms Wayne Art Center Wayne, PA
High and Dry Flor y Canto Gallery San Diego, CA
Fusion Oakland Community Gallery Oakland, CA
2010
Bulls Eye Flor y Canto Gallery San Diego, CA
Robot Invasion Flux Gallery New Orleans, LA
Good Enough to Eat Flux Gallery New Orleans, LA
SDSU Juried Student Exhibition Anthenaeum Music & Arts Library La Jolla, C
2009
In the Pan Flor y Canto Gallery San Diego, CA
Yuma Symposium Student Art Show Yuma Art Center Yuma, AZ
2008
Touching Warms the Art Oregon Museum of Contemporary Craft Portland, OR
Yuma Symposium Student Art Show Yuma Art Center Yuma, AZ
2006
Metal Arts Exhibition Willy’s Tin Shop Long Beach, CA
2005
Benefit Sale J. Moore Gallery Seal Beach, CA
Spectacular Bronze Casting Show Werby Gallery Long Beach, CA
2004
Riveted Gatov Gallery Long Beach, CA
Insights Annual Juried Show University Art Museum Long Beach, CA
2003
Inflatable Revolution Gatov Gallery Long Beach, CA
Psychedelic Inclinations Gatov Gallery Long Beach, CA
WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS
2018
Shoot & Sift Shapiro Studios Powdercoating with the Kitchensmith! Los Angeles CA
Hot Stuff Artist Presentation Manhattan Cultural Arts Center Los Angeles CA
Round Peg in a Square Hole & Other Lessons MASSC Luncheon Speaker L.A., CA
2017
Shoot & Sift Danaca Design Powdercoating with the Kitchensmith! Seattle WA
Electroformeriffic MASSC CSULB Studios Long Beach, CA 2015
PowderCoat It! MASSC Demo Day - El Camino College Compton CA
Electroformeriffic Millersville University Millersville, PA
Powdercoat It! El Camino College Jewelry Program Compton CA
2016
Powdercoat It! Danaca Design Seattle WA
Mothers Day Etch a Pendant BRIDGE Studiospace San Diego CA
Fathers Day Etch a Pendant HB Studios Huntington Beach CA
International Women’s Day Etch a Pendant MOPA Museum San Diego CA
Enamel Pendants BRIDGE Studiospace San Diego CA
2015
Electroformeriffic! ECU Symposium SC
Metal Nerd goes to College ECU Symposium Artists presentation SC
Powder Coat It! MASSC Demo Day - Kitchensmith Long Beach CA
Electroformeriffic! Millersville University Millersville, PA
Powdercoat It! El Camino College Jewelry Program Compton CA
Powdercoat It! Danaca Design Seattle WA
2014
Kitchensmith Powdercoat it !Long Beach City College
Kitchensmith Metal Arts Guild LBCC Long Beach CA
Kitchensmith Powdercoat it! El Camino College CA
Why not to put Unicorn Stickers on Your Grad Application Mira Costa College CA
Kitchensmith Powdercoat it! Danaca Studios Seattle WA
2012
Kitchen Fire Video SNAG TV winning entry SNAG Conference
Enriched Artist Slide Presentation San Diego, CA
Toaster Powdercoating with the Kitchensmith Danaca Studios Seattle, WA
2011
Tasty Bits Candidate Lecture Presention San Diego, CA
Artist Presentation Gem & Mineral Society San Diego, CA
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
2017 American Craft Council Best Booth of Show San Francisco CA
2016 SNAG Professional Development Conference Award
2015 ECU Symposium Assistantship
2014 SNAG Young Professionals Work Exchange
2012 Paul Lindgren Memorial
2011 San Diego Gem & Mineral Society
2010 Windgate Scholarship
Crucible Workshop Assistantship, Oakland CA
Enamel Society Honoarable Mention
2009 Windgate Scholarship
SNAG Student Endowment Award
2008 Assistantship B. Minor workshop Long Beach CA
Thomas Mann Assistantship Anaheim CA
2007 Joanne Schnider Fine Arts Scholarship
Assistantship Deb Stoner workshop, Long Beach CA
2006 Yuma Student Scholarship Seattle WA
2005 Visiting Artist Morrell Studios Santa Cruz CA
2003 CSULB Fine Arts Affiliates Scholarship
Enamel Arts Society
Baked Potato Teapot
Butter Pat Toast Bracelet
Ain’t No Thing But a Chicken Wing
Ranch Makes Everything Better Brooch
PUBLICATIONS
2018
American Craft Magazine Editor’s Letter, “Good Work is Not Enough” Feb/Mar Editor M. Moses
American Craft Magazine “The Business of Being an Artist” Feb/Mar Issue Staff Writer
Sunset Magazine “Favorite Artists of the American Craft Council Show” J. Linberg Sunset.com
2017
American Craft Council Holiday Look Book 2015 Published by ACC
Handouts of the 21st Century Published by SNAG Metalsmith
2016
Handouts of the 21st Century SNAG Press, 2016Edited by Nicole Duchamps
SNAG Technical Article Toaster Powdercoating & Condiment Patinas Edited by James Thurman, 2013
Humor in Craft Diary of a Metal Nerd essay and images, Edited by Brigette Martin, 2012.
2015
ACC Holiday Catalog Feature and Board meeting program cover Pittsburg, PA
2012
Art & Culture San Diego Union tribune By Robert Pinkus, June 03, 2010
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
SNAG - Society of North American Goldsmiths
MASSC - Metal Arts Society of Southern California
CAA - College Art Association
MAG - Metal Arts Society
Enamelist Society
The Enamel Foundation
CSULB Metal Arts Club Advisor
Klimt02 – Member
SAMPLE OF SKILLS
2-D & 3-D Instruction
Enamelling: Kiln & Torch
Powdercoat standard & alternative
Lost Wax Casting
Small Scale Casting
Basic welding
Mold Making
Forming
Raising & Sinking
Forging
Hydraulic Press
Tap & Die
Fabrication
Patinas
Blacksmithing
Painting
Theory & History:
Art, Design & Craft, Jewelry &Metalwork, Art Criticism
Basic Photography & Photo Editing Team Management
Curricula Creation Complete with Custom Lessons, Handouts, Presentations
AQUISITIONS
2015 |
Enamel Arts Society
Baked Potato Teapot
Butter Pat Toast Bracelet
Ain’t No Thing But a Chicken Wing
Ranch Makes Everything Better Brooch