Jessica Wilson

​Through my glazing palette composed of pattern, incising and relief I create complex layers on my ceramic forms.  Using multiple techniques such as: shellac resist, sandblasting, acid etching, and hand carving, I strive to create a rich surface, comprised of imagery, beauty and complexity.

EDUCATION:

• MFA with Honors- Ceramics

     Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

• RISD Graduate Fellowship Collegiate Teaching Certificate

     Brown University, Providence, RI

     (Year long program in reflective teaching practices with seminars, workshops, micro-teaching session, and teaching  consultation videotape.)

• BFA with Honors- Ceramics

     The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

AWARDS AND HONORS:

• Promising Artist Award-Philadelphia College of Art and Design Student Award

• Zeldin Family Foundation Award for Excellence in Ceramics

• William Daley Studio Achievement in Crafts Award

• Eastech Chemical Company Award for Excellence in Ceramics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN/ Appalachian Center for Craft, TTU satellite campus

  • Assistant Professor of Ceramics August 2018-present

    • Instruct 9 credit hours per semester in:

      • Introduction to Ceramics

      • Introduction to Wheel Throwing

      • Intermediate Handbuilding

      • Advanced Ceramics

      • 3D Design

      • Special Topics: Kiln Building

    • Senior thesis committees

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• Appalachian Center for Craft, Smithville, TN

  • Summer workshop instructor- week long Educator Training- July 2019

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• Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM

  • Assistant Professor of Ceramics August 2013-May 2017

    • Instruct 12 credit hours per semester in:

      • Appreciation of Clay

      • Clay II-Clay IV-Wheel throwing and hand building- beginner to advanced ceramics courses

      • Independent Study/Directed Study: Ceramic sculpture

      • BFA Portfolio- Development of portfolio, resume, cover letter, artist statement, artist bio

      • Seminar- Lecture course on contemporary art/art practices

    • Expressive Arts Representative for College of Arts and Sciences Vision and Goals Committee

    • Faculty representative for WNMU Salary and Benefits Committee

    • Faculty representative for WNMU Curriculum Development Committee

    • Faculty representative for WNMU Education Development Committee

    • Art Club Advisor

• State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice Campus, FL

  • Adjunct Ceramics Instructor 2007 – 2013

    • Instruct 4-6 classes each semester in:

      • Clay I- Beginner hand building

      • Clay II- Beginner wheel throwing

      • Advanced Hand Building

      • Advanced Wheel throwing

    • Organize Annual College-wide ceramics sale to incorporate a portion of benefits to Breast Cancer Awareness

    • Serve as SCF Venice Campus Art Club Co-Advisor

    • Supervise Lab Assistant and Student Assistant staff

• Eckerd College-Program for Experienced Learners, St. Petersburg, FL

  • Adjunct Ceramics Instructor 2007 – 2011

    • Instruct 2-3 courses each semester on both St. Petersburg and Dunedin Campus in:

      • Wheel throwing

      • Hand building

      • Ceramic sculpture

      • Alternative firing

    • Faculty member on senior thesis committees

• Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

      Ceramics Instructor/Technician, Graduate Assistantship 2003-2005

• Taught introductory courses in ceramics five of six semesters at RISD