Karin Persan Email & Phone Number

20 Grattan St

Better Than Jam's STORE & STUDIO is planted in Bushwick Brooklyn, a neighborhood rich in history and brimming with an artistic and creative community.http://www.betterthanjamnyc.comBetter Than Jam was first, the creations of Karin Persan. Hand printed textiles, and original designs, made by hand. Around 2006, Karin began to take her creations, and sell them to the world. The line formed while experimenting with designs and selling at craft shows and indie markets. Better… Show more Better Than Jam's STORE & STUDIO is planted in Bushwick Brooklyn, a neighborhood rich in history and brimming with an artistic and creative community.http://www.betterthanjamnyc.comBetter Than Jam was first, the creations of Karin Persan. Hand printed textiles, and original designs, made by hand. Around 2006, Karin began to take her creations, and sell them to the world. The line formed while experimenting with designs and selling at craft shows and indie markets. Better Than Jam the STORE was open February 2010. Hosting the handmade creations of local designers, crafters, and artists. Supplies being sold at the shop to create your own works, began in 2012.Our newest addition to the Better Than Jam empire is our STUDIO! Karin dreamed of a communal space, where creative peoples would be welcome to use as they needed. A makers community. A place for your skills, talent, and dreams to grow. Show less

20 Grattan St

Better Than Jam, is one of a kind, fashion, accessories, and home decor label. All fabrics are dyed and printed by hand, and then sewn into garments or home decor by Karin Persan. http://www.etsy.com/shop/betterthanjam

2003-2007 Began teaching children ages 6-16 general fine arts lessons, in after school programs. 2007 Substitute fine arts teacher at public school in the Bronx.2007-2010 Private silkscreen and sewing classes.2010-2014 Storefront opens 2010 and continue to teach one of one (Silkscreen, Marbling, Sewing)2013 Travel to Indonesia as Guest Teaching Artist for week long Print, Sew, Paint Workshop for IndoartamiksCurrently teach monthly sessions of the… Show more 2003-2007 Began teaching children ages 6-16 general fine arts lessons, in after school programs. 2007 Substitute fine arts teacher at public school in the Bronx.2007-2010 Private silkscreen and sewing classes.2010-2014 Storefront opens 2010 and continue to teach one of one (Silkscreen, Marbling, Sewing)2013 Travel to Indonesia as Guest Teaching Artist for week long Print, Sew, Paint Workshop for IndoartamiksCurrently teach monthly sessions of the following in my own studio/store and love to be hosted;Shibori Techniques with Natural IndigoBlock Printing, Carve and Print on TextilesConquer the Sewing MachinePrivate Sewing Sessions of the Serger MachineLearn All Silkscreen SeriesHandstitching; Simple to Decorative Stitches Show less

Greater New York City Area

2008- events director 2012 Etsy NY street team, New York, NY *board member of non profit *organized outreach using free workshops *planned and orchestrated craft markets/shows *supervise staff and volunteers

Park Slope Brooklyn

2007- retail position2008 Ai Ai Gasa, Brooklyn, NY Melanie Mcclintock, store owner *customer service *sales *store display

Hyde Park Art Center

2005- teaching artist2006 Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL Blake Bradford, director *research and develop curriculum *present and demonstrate daily curriculum *work with each student individually and as group * set-up and maintain studio space

Greater Chicago Area

2003- teacher2006 Arts Excel, Chicago, IL Sue Ellen Rocca, director *introduce and demonstrate specific projects *work individually with students including those with special needs *material preparation, distribution, and clean-up

Private Studio And Onsite Installations

2001- studio assistant2003 Christine Tarkowski artist, Chicago, IL *organized and reconstructed studio *assisted with large scale screen printing *installed public art piece *assisted with relocation of studio

Bfa, Fiber And Material Studies, Photography, Figure Sudies

Focused in "Fiber and Material Studies" and floated into Photography, Ceramics, Figure Studies, and Printmaking

Precollege Program

Activities and Societies: Fashion Illustration Figure Drawing