Metalsmithing
Tom Ferrero
Metalsmithing Dept. Head
Vienna, ME
A true Laurel stalwart, Tom joins us for his 22nd year as Laurel’s Head of Metals. He earned his undergraduate degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology and his MFA from Indiana University. Tom teaches drawing, painting, darkroom photography, and sculpture at Maranacook High School in Maine. His art has been exhibited throughout the USA, South Korea, New Zealand and Canada. Check out his work at TomFerreroStudio.com. We’re so lucky to have Tom back for another great summer at Laurel Metalsmithing!
Julia Dry
South Paris, ME
Maine College of Art & Design
Gaby Pagan
Willimantic, CT
CT State Community College
Ceramics
Daniela Mihaita
Ceramics Dept. Head
Miami, FL
This summer we’re thrilled to welcome Daniela as our Ceramics Head. Daniela recently returned to her alma mater, Barry University, as the Ceramics Studio Manager this fall after previously serving as a studio coordinator at the University of Oregon. She holds a degree in Art History and Graphic Design, and brings a rich background in arts education, including a background as a museum educator, teaching art programs for primary school students, and working in camp settings. Dani is passionate about teaching, crafting, and building meaningful connections with her students. Our campers are in amazing hands with Daniela.
Lily Kripas
Palmetto, FL
State College of Florida
Ellie Range
Leigh-on-Sea, England
ChefCamp
Reggie Vincent
ChefCamp Dept. Head
Sulphur, LA
Reggie is ready to bring the heat all the way from Houston to Laurel once again for his third summer in ChefCamp! A Johnson and Wales graduate, he’s been a high school culinary arts teacher since 2009 when he built a program from the ground up; he does it all from home-cooked meals to five-star dining. Reggie’s won many culinary school competitions in Texas and has competed favorably in nationals. Before his teaching career, Reggie worked in the food and beverage industry for 13 years. We’re so thrilled to have Reggie’s decades of experience once again in ChefCamp!
Hannah Carlisle
York, PA
University of Delaware
Billy Cliss
Hoddesdon, England
Twickenham University
Isabel Morley
Grimsby, England
South Essex College
Mar Oregon
Santa Maria, CA
Allan Hancock College
Juliana Varona Yanza
ChefChamp Asst.
Popayán, Colombia
Universidad del Cauca
Saylor Waddell
Nashville, TN
University of St. Andrews
Arts & Crafts and Studio Art
Ellie Marshall
Arts & Crafts and Studio Art Dept. Head
Ashbourne, England
Ellie makes her first appearance in Laurel’s Inter-Arts Alley this summer! A graduate of The University of Leeds, Ellie earned her degree in Fine Art and is ready to lead our Arts and Crafts and Studio Art programs. She has experience working with a variety of artistic mediums including gouache, acrylic, watercolor and oil paint as well as graphite and charcoal. An avid crafter, Ellie enjoys creating book bindings, embroidery, wall hangings and textile crafts. We can’t wait to see the wonderful masterpieces Ellie and our crafty campers create this summer!
Taylah Ballestrin
West Beach, Australia
University of Adelaide
Aoife Brady
Birmingham, England
Molly Frazier
Pawtucket, RI
Providence College
Daisy Nash
Ingatestone, UK
University of Warwick
