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| Tom Ferrero |
Metalsmithing Dept. Head |
8th Year at Camp |
| Metals graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology. Received MA in metals, Indiana University. Eight summers heading Laurel metalsmithing. Work featured at TomFerreroStudio.com. An up-and-coming star in the world of metals and sculpture. Currently assistant professor of metals and jewelry, NSCAD University in Canada. |
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| Jenny Fife |
Brampton, ON |
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| Returns for second summer. Graduated with fine arts degree in textiles and crafts. First prize in Association of Textile Mill Representatives (ATMR). Former counselor at Ontario day camp. Currently studies with Tom Ferrero at NSCAD. |
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| Ali Newbigging |
Hamilton, ON |
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| Studies metals and goldsmithing at George Brown College. Specialties include soldering, forming and filing, model making, etching and gem setting. Daycare craft teacher. |
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| Laura Steeves |
Fredericton, NB |
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| Recently graduated University of New Brunswick applied arts program. Specializes in jewelry and metalsmithing. Camp counselor in Finland. |
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| Julianne Hanna |
Ceramics Dept. Head |
4th Year at Camp |
| Fourth summer running Laurel’s ceramics program. Studio art work featured on Rachel Ray Show in 2009. Elementary art teacher. Favorite Laurel activities: ceramics and dressing up for carnival. |
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| Erica Damman |
Studio Art Dept. Head |
3rd Year at Camp |
| Third year at Laurel. University of Iowa grad student pursuing MFA in sculpture. Six years college level drawing instruction, photography experience and ceramics exploration. Recipient of scholarship from art department at the University of Iowa. |
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| Karrie Brawn |
Presque Isle, ME |
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| University of Maine fine arts sophomore. Volunteers at local art center. Experienced artist and art teacher. Four year varsity high school swimmer. Girl Scout for 10 years. |
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| Katie Vaky |
Atlanta, GA |
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| DePauw University sophomore. Experienced camp ceramics instructor. Specializes working on the wheel. Equestrian team member. |
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| Gwen Carter |
Arts & Crafts Dept. Head |
2nd Year at Camp |
| Heads the arts & crafts program for second summer. Summa cum laude fine arts graduate from University of Maine. Senior fine arts award in 2009 and dean's and president’s award recipient. Lots of experience teaching crafts to children. |
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| Liz Komroy |
Photography Dept. Head |
1st Year at Camp |
| Recently graduated Ithaca College with BA in cinema and photography. Lots of experience with digital and darkroom photography. Photography teacher’s assistant. Interned at Playtone and MTV. |
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| Karina Pundeff |
La Mesa, CA |
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| University of California sophomore. Her parents call her “young Martha Stewart” because she is so crafty. Loves making friendship bracelets, jewelry, homemade cards and decorations. Sounds perfect for Laurel crafts. |
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| Caroline Wilson |
Pendleton, IN |
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| DePauw University sophomore. Passionate about arts and crafts, drawing, sculpting and painting. Experienced babysitter and avid tennis player. |
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| Samantha Mejia |
Milford, MI |
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| Practicing photography for five years. Specializes in 35mm cameras. Oakland University senior. Ran two marathons. High school varsity cheerleader. Loves taking pictures of nature. |
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| Lucy Duncan |
Kent, UK |
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| Liverpool John Moores University sophomore. Volunteers at local elementary schools teaching French. |
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| Providence David |
Music Dept. Head |
1st Year at Camp |
| Distinguished career starting at Jive Records in New York City. Experienced in all aspects of musicology, performance and music programming. Instrumentalist and composer. Cannot wait to kick Laurel rock 'n roll off the ground in our new, state-of-the-art Rockport Music Building. Welcome Providence! |
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| Michael DePiro |
Altoona, PA |
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| Point Park University sophomore. Practicing arts and magic for 15 years. Ready to open new Laurel magic center. 2004 America’s youngest professional magician award. Works with Children’s Miracle Network, The Second Mile, Relay for Life and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals. Also trained in international ballroom dance. |
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| Julie Zook |
Toledo, OH |
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| Kent State sophomore speech major. Hosts "The Attack Squirrel" radio program and is one of school's most popular announcers. Ready to assume the controls of WCLM with DJ AK. |
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