Lazerhappy.com

Tavia Sanza

Education:
2005- 2007 The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
Where I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with emphasis in Sculpture and Fibers.

2003-2005 College of Dupage

Awards/Honors:
Merit scholarship: School of the Art Institute.

Experience:

2008 interned for Debra Hampton

2008 I interned for Art In Odd Places

2007 Collaborated with Lazerhappy Studios

2007 I interned for Barbara Sucherman Designs, Chicago, IL

2006 I manufactured inventory for Zelle Jewelry Designs, Zellestyle.com, Chicago, IL

2006 I helped start and run “Of Art and Order” Gallery

2005 I completed a number of commissions for children’s bedrooms with subject matter such as Popular Cartoons, sports themes, and garden scenes.

2005 As a Nanny for three children I coordinated art projects, cooked, and delivered the children to their classes.      

2001- 2004 School District 200 as a substitute teacher’s aid for handicapped children
           
2000- Worked for Blick Art Materials

2000- present I have had my own business making and selling jewelry at fairs, boutiques, and online

Skills:
Photoshop, Word, Excel, drawing, painting, sewing, needlepoint, beadwork, mold making, power point, quicken, screen printing, Dreamweaver, Movie Pro Video Editor