Donna McCavitt

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location of Donna McCavittAthens, Georgia, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Artist/Owner at McCavitt Designs

  • Education

    • The university of georgia

      1979 - 1982
      Bachelor of fine arts (bfa) fiber, textile and weaving arts

      Studied with Edward Lambert and Glen Kaufman. Also studied Gothic and Renaissance Art and Architecture

    • Juraku textile international

      1984 - 1984
      Certificate of mastery japanese dye techniques
    • University of north carolina at chapel hill

      2005 - 2008
      Anatomy and physiology, site chemistry

      Additional studies so I could have a broader experience base to teach the Sciences.

    • University of wisconsin-whitewater

      2001 - 2001
      Environmental science environmental science
    • Maryville college

      1978 - 1979
      Continued art studies weaving and jewelry making

      I was the weaving assistant and taught Art Therapy.

    • Penland school of art

      1977 - 1978
      Summer in depth study glassblowing, weaving, and enameling and metal arts

      Studied glassblowing under Dick Marquis, weaving with Walter Nottingham, and enameling with Bill Helvig

    • University of alabama

      1977 - 1978
      On scholastic art scholarship for 1year ceramics and painting

      Activities and Societies: Mu Alpha Theta, Golden Key Honor Society I was on on a full one year art scholarship. Studies included Chemistry, Advanced English , Art History, Metal Arts , Ceramics, and Drawing.

    • University of alabama at birmingham

      1987 - 1989
      Ma.ed elementary education and teaching
  • Experience

    • Mccavitt designs

      Sept 1982 - now
      Artist/art teacher/owner

      Although I teach Art, I have always owned an art company since 1982. In 2001 through 2004, I owned a gallery and teaching studio called Moonstone Studio and Gallery in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I still create work wholesale and show my work on www.indieme.com.

    • Teacher

      Sept 2004 - Jun 2012
      Biology/chemistry/algebra teacher

      I own a company called McCavitt Designs where I designed and created fabrics, was a color stylist, and hand built ceramics. I also have taught Textiles at Art Institutes, and most sciences, math, and social studies in elementary through ap level high school courses. I was a Color Stylist/Chemist for Dan River.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional teaching certificate in art, science 6-12, math 4-8, social studies 4-8

      Georgia professional standards commission
      Jul 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Driver

      Issued by Barrow County Schools on Apr 2020
      Barrow County SchoolsAssociated with Donna McCavitt