Caroline Duran

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Bio:

Caroline is a K-12 certified art educator and formally trained ceramic sculptor. Caroline maintains a small business as a Zazzle Pro designer and a watercolor artist specializing in pet portraits. At the University of Florida, her concentration was centered around conceptual figurative sculpture, studying under Nan Smith and Linda Arbuckle. Caroline has ten years of teaching experience and has taught a variety of subjects to all secondary grade levels including ceramics, drawing, painting, and sculpture at IB magnet and independent college-preparatory schools. Caroline’s students have been recognized by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers with Scholastic gold and silver regional awards and a national silver medal. She maintains a 100% student pass rate on the Advanced Placement 3D Art and Design College Board portfolio review. Caroline has received the New Professional Award from the Florida Art Education Association and has raised over $3,000 to enhance her art programs. Caroline believes the key to learning is to keep an open mind, continually strive for growth, and always maintain a helpful heart.

Classes

Youth Clay with Caroline Duran

Through demonstrations and individual instruction, students will learn the foundations of Handbuilding by creating a slab-built vessel,…

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Figure Sculpting: Concepts in Form with Caroline Duran

This class will give students a comprehensive overview of the ideas central to creating a compelling and…

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Painting with Acrylics with Caroline Duran

This course is an introduction to the basics of acrylic painting. Students will learn about creating a…

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Animal Portraits in Clay with Caroline Duran

This class will explore the process of sculpting a realistic animal portrait by utilizing reference photos. Reference…

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