Education
2003-2006 MFA in Artisanry- Fibers, University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
2000-2003 Fibers Program, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
1998 Computer Design Studies, Digital Hollywood, Osaka, Japan
1993-1997 BFA, Interior Design Major, Osaka University of Art, Osaka, Japan
1992-1993 Textile Major, Seian College of Art and Design, Kyoto, Japan
Experience
2009-Present Assistant Professor of Weaving. Marshall University Huntington, WV
  • 2D Design.
  • Drawing 1.
  • Weaving 1.
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    2008 Textile Project Instructor, Gilmore Academy, Brockton, MA
    Children's Workshop Teacher. Artworks! New Bedford, MA
  • Frame weaving.
  • Natural Tie-dye.
  • Animal Paper Mache.
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    2007. 2009 Adjunct Faculty, CAD and Portfolio Development. Mount Ida College, Newton, MA
  • Teaching introduction of Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Creating a book portfolio and a digital portfolio.
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    2006 After School Program teacher, Gilmore Academy, Brockton, MA
    After School Program teacher, Keith Junior High School, New Bedford, MA
  • Introduce Japanese culture.
  • Making paper.
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    2006 Coordinator, Summer Course:  Textile and Art History of Japan. University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
  • Making connections and arranging workshops at Japanese colleges.
  • Arranging visits to craft studios and galleries in Japan.
  • Translating Japanese/English.
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    2005-2006 Instructor of Record, Weaving II: Intro on-Loom. University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
  • Teaching basic loom- controlled weaving and hand manipulated weaving on 4 harness floor loom.
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    2003-2005 Bookcase Display Designer, Library, University of Massachusetts. Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
  • Research various subjects and design for display cases.
  • Assemble objects in order to promote a specific topic or area of study.
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    1998-1999 Graphic and Web Designer, INC Co, Osaka, Japan
  • Design newspaper add, catalogues, website for the company.
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    Lectures, Workshops
    2007 Slide Lecture of my work, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
    2006 Slide Lecture of my work, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
    2005 Lecture about Fiberart and Universities in America, Osaka University of Arts, Osaka, Japan
    2002 Assistant in Workshop of Japanese Rice Paste Stencil dye, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
    Publications
    2009 Stitched Jewels: Jewelry that’s sewn, stuffed, gathered & frayed, p58 -61. Marthe Le Van, New York: Lark Books.
    2007 When You Know Your Capabilities, New Bedford360
    2006 Fiberarts Magazine, Nov/Dec 2006, “Student Showcase”. Colorado: Interweave Press.
    2005 Nov 2006, “Overwhelmed” Providence: The Providence Journal.
    2004 Fiberarts Design Book 7, p116. New York: Lark Books.
    Awards, Scholarships
    2006 Summer Student Scholarship, Peters Valley Craft Center, Layton, NJ
    2004 Commission for Woven Installation for University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Library
    2003 Barbara Eckhardt Memorial Scholarship, University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth
    Exhibitions (*solo shows marked by asterisk.)
    2009 New Faculty Exhibit, Birke Art Gallery, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
      Light, Gallery 842, Huntington, WV
    2008 Surface: Layered, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, AZ
      Why I Teach, Artworks! New Bedford, MA
    2007 *When You Know Your Capability, Artworks! New Bedford, MA
      Faculty Show, Mount Ida College, Newton, MA
    2006 SOFA Chicago, Mobilia Gallery, Chicago, IL
      Ikimasho! : Japanese Textile Exhibition. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
      The MFA Thesis Exhibition, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
    2005 *Overwhelmed, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
      Domestic Materials in Contemporary Fiberart, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
      Creating a Home, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
      New Bedford Community Event AHA! Night, New Bedford, MA
    2004 The Great Swap Show, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
      Bedford Community Event AHA! Night, New Bedford, MA/td>
    2003 The Great Swap Show, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA
      Weave, Student Competition, International Surface Design Conference, Kansas City, KS
      International Student Art Exhibit, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
    2002 Annual Voertman Student Competition, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
    1997 The BFA Exhibition, Osaka University of Art, Osaka, Japan
    Representation
    2007 Mobilia Gallery. Cambridge, MA.
    2006 Gift.ed. Holiday Sale. Worcester Center for Craft. Worcester, MA.
      Artworks! Holiday Sale. New Bedford, MA.
    2005 Artisanry Holiday Sale, Crapo Gallery, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, MA.