BETH ABARAVICH

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FINE ARTS INSTRUCTOR | FASHION DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION

EDUCATION

Master of Fine Art – Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA

Bachelor of Fine Art, Fashion Design (with Honors) – Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Fine Art – School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN | LOS ANGELES, CA 2020 -2024

INSTRUCTOR, TEXTILE SCIENCE II

* Developed syllabus and lesson plans according to core curriculum requirements

* Instruction in fiber art techniques, including knitting, shibori, bleach discharge, and silk painting

* Lectures on textile properties, processes and structures

* Administer and grade tests, projects and essays

* Clerical and correspondence with students and school

ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN | PASADENA, CA 2017

INSTRUCTOR, FIBER ARTS

* Developed syllabus and lesson plans according to core curriculum requirements

* Instructed on fiber art technique, including sculpture, embroidery, knitting, silk painting, and weaving

* Coordinated and scheduled professional artists and instructors as guest lecturers

* Facilitated class installment within The Raymond Gallery following course completion

FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING (FIDM) | LOS ANGELES, CA 2010-2014

INSTRUCTOR, PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR, DESIGN I

* Created and developed core curriculum syllabi and instructional material for each course

* Instructed on personal style techniques, aesthetics, material sourcing, fabric retrieval, and innovative industry trends

* Established a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and other constituents from diverse backgrounds

* Performed in-class demonstrations of painting, drawing, and design technique; conducted weekly office hours

* Integrated diversity in curriculum development, teaching, and program design

* Participated in a range of academic activities such as curricular meetings, end of semester reviews, and guest lectures

* Nominated twice for the Outstanding Faculty Award

OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN | LOS ANGELES, CA 2002-04

INSTRUCTOR, FASHION ILLUSTRATION

* Created competency-based syllabus and developed instructional plans that supported lesson objectives

* Instructed on developing fashion figures, clothes rendering, design by fabric, and illustration technique

* Performed technique instruction and evaluated student performance based on established criteria

* Ensured student success by relating professional, life, and industry experience and promoting active awareness of industry trends and opportunities

FASHION DESIGN EXPERIENCE

SWIMWEAR DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR - G. DIAS | LOS ANGELES, CA 2013 – 2017

KNITWEAR DESIGNER - GREETINGS FROM KNIT CAFÉ, BOHO BABY KNITS BOOKS | LOS ANGELES, CA 2005 – 2007

ASSISTANT DESIGNER - BOB MACKIE, INC. | LOS ANGELES, CA 1997 – 1999

DESIGNER - JANET HOWARD, MISC. | LOS ANGELES, CA 1996 – 1997

ART EXHIBITIONS

* Pink, Elephant (Yellow Sleeve) - Made in California - Brea Gallery | Brea, CA. 2020

* Ruffles Have Ridges, Classy, Not Real Art - ArtShare | Los Angeles, Ca. 2019

* Lipstick Archeology, Cover These Walls: International Design Entries - Palos Verdes Art Center | Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca. , 2019

* Male Pattern I, Made in California - Brea Gallery | Brea, CA. 2019

* Charmed, Tasche, and Bust, Tactile: Textiles & Radical Crafting - ArtShare L.A. | Los Angeles, CA, 2019

* Lost, 56th Annual Juried Competition – Masur Museum of Art | Monroe, LA, 2019

*Humans…Bags of Water, Male Pattern, Oh, Hey Ed Rusche - ShockBoxx Gallery | Hermosa Beach, CA, 2019

* Immersion - Minurva’s | Pasadena, CA, 2018

* American Thighs, Thesis Exhibition - A1 Gallery | Pasadena, CA, 2018

* Ziggy has Left the Building - A1 Gallery | Pasadena, CA, 2017

* Pink and Elephant - 13 | Pasadena, CA, 2017

* P.O.P. Plenty O' Pockets – SoCal MFA, Millard Sheets Art Center | Pomona, CA, 2017

* P.O.P. Plenty O' Pockets: Friendship is Magic Edition, Sweet ’n Low – Bedford Gallery | Walnut Creek, CA (catalog), 2017

* Funnel of Love - FAR Bazaar, Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA, 2017

AWARDS

Not Real Art Grant - Not Real Art Symposium, Ebell Theatre | May 2019

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

College Art Association | Active Member

TextileArtsLA | Active Member

Fiber Arts Network | National Network Member