Jillian Echlin

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About Jillian Echlin

Arts Educator with international travel experience, interest in ceramics, sustainable communities, museum culture, living history, and heritage preservation. Areas of specialist interest: Iranian ceramics Social history of ceramics Ceramics education & methodologies Craft culture & communities Profile: I have a thorough grounding in both practical skills and processes as well as theoretical approaches. After graduating with a BFA in Studio Art, I was drawn to the creative energy of teaching and completed a MAT in Art Education. I returned to post-graduate education with an MFA in Medieval studies and Medievalisms and completed a PhD in contemporary Islamic ceramics at the University of York. I have contributed to numerous group exhibitions, publications and public presentations, with particular experience with non-profit organizations and diverse audiences. Skills: Archival and interview-based research Extensive teaching experience in a wide variety of contexts, including curriculum development & implementation Writing, editing, photography, and publication preparation Living history and craft skills demonstrations International exhibition curation and event organization