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Education
  • Masters of Fine Art, Metalsmithing, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL, GPA:  3.824 (2009)
  • Bachelor of Fine Art, Jewelry Design, Magna Cum Laude, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, GPA:  3.8929 (2006)

Employment History
  • Annie Pennington Jewelry, Owner (2009–present)
  • Marketing/Sales Manager, Potter USA (2018-present)
  • Freelance Writer, Rio Grande (2016-2018)
  • Associate Editor, Art Jewelry magazine, Waukesha, WI (2011–2015)
  • Annie Pennington Jewelry Photography, Owner (2010–2013)
  • Assistant Gallery Director, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, IL (2011)
  • Artist Assistant to Kathryn Bowman, St. Charles, MO (2010–2011)
  • Bead It/Main Street Art Gallery, Employee, Guest Curator, Edwardsville, IL (2009–2011)
  • Metals Department Photographer, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2008–2010)
  • Metalsmithing Studio Assistant, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2009)
  • Textiles Studio Assistant, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2007–2008)
  • Curator and Researcher, Unmasking Gender, and Exhibition of Masks from Different Cultures Dealing with Issues of Gender, Southwest Illinois College Gallery, Bellville, IL (2007)
  • Artist Assistant to Marjorie Schick, Pittsburg, KS (2002–2007)
  • Artist Assistant to Los Angeles installation artist Jennifer Vanderpool, Pittsburg, KS (2005)

Professional Organization Membership
  • International Polymer Clay Association (2013–present)
  • Society of North American Goldsmiths (2003-present)
  • Society for Midwest Metalsmiths (2010-2011)
  • Wagner Association of Metalsmiths (2006-2009)

Teaching Experience
  • Powder Coating for Jewelry, Co-teacher with Theresa D. Abelew, Bead&Button Show, Milwaukee, WI (2015, 2016)
  • Colored Pencil on Metal, Bead&Button Show, Milwaukee, WI (2016)
  • Forged Rib Earrings, Bead&Button Show, Milwaukee, WI (2016)
  • Ear Jackets, Bead&Button Show, Milwaukee, WI (2016)
  • Teaching Assistant for Andy Cooperman, Master Class at Bead&Button Show, Milwaukee, WI (2014)
  • Teaching Assistant for Linda Darty, Master Class at Bead&Button Show, Milwaukee, WI (2013)
  • Teaching Assistant for Tim McCreight, Master Class at Bead&Button Show, Milwaukee, WI (2012)
  • Metals Area Faculty, Craft Alliance at Grand Center, St. Louis, MO (2009–2010)
  • Adjunct Faculty, Introduction to Metalsmithing, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2009–2010)
  • Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Introduction to Metalsmithing, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2008)

Works Appearing in Publication
  • "Gallery" (collaborative piece with Helen Breil) Art Jewelry magazine (January 2016)
  • "The Contemporary Jewelry Exchange 2014" Olga Raben (2014)
  • “Behind the Brooch” Schiffer (2014)
  • “Playing with Acrylic” Art Jewelry magazine (May 2013)
  • “Polymer Clay Global Perspectives” cover image, Potter Craft (2013)
  • “Gallery” Art Jewelry magazine (November 2011)
  • “500 Felt Objects” Lark Books (2011)
  • “Steel Wire Jewelry” Lark Books (2011)
  • “500 Bracelets” Lark Books (2005)
  • I'mPact catalog, Kohenline Museum of Art, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL (2005)

Awards and Honors
  • International Polymer Clay Association Award, Best of Jewelry (2014)
  • $1000 Purchase Award, Student Success Show, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2009)
  • Full Student Scholarship, Society of North American Goldsmith’s, Philadelphia, PA (2009)
  • Student Scholarship, Society of North American Goldsmiths, Savannah, GA (2008)
  • Competitive Graduate Award, Awarded to 13 Highly Qualified Incoming Graduate Students, Tuition Waiver and Monthly Stipend, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2006)
  • $500 Jurors Award, The 27th Annual Topeka Competition, Topeka, KS (2005)
  • 2nd Prize, Pittsburg State University Student Show, Pittsburg, KS (2003)

Exhibitions
  • Mélange, Clamp Light Studios, San Antonio, TX (2016)
  • Aequus Nox, Equinox Gallery, San Antonio, TX (March 2014)
  • Reunite, Collaborative Exhibition with Jillian Palone, Harry Krug Gallery, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS (2013)
  • The Nature of Jewelry: Botanical Design & Symbols, Peninsula School of Art, Door County, WI (April 2013)
  • Women’s Marks, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, IL (July 2013)
  • Whimsy, Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO (2012)
  • La Noche Del Broche, Equinox Gallery, San Antonio, TX (2012)
  • Art Crawls, Random Twigs, Waukesha, WI (2012)
  • ArtEAST, Main St. Art Gallery, Edwardsville, IL (2011)
  • Art Crawl, Random Twigs, Waukesha, WI (2011)
  • 50 Years of Kickapoo High School Art, Springfield, MO (2011)
  • The Edwardsville Historic Tree Show, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, IL (June 2011)
  • Group Exhibition, Grace Manor, Edwardsville, IL (2011)
  • Holiday Show, Main Street Art Gallery, Edwardsville, IL (2010)
  • Grand Opening, APO, Granite City, IL (invitational) (2010)
  • ArtEast, ByDesign, Alton, IL (invitational) (2010)
  • Material Juxtaposition:  An Exhibition of Metal and Fiber Art, Main Street Art Gallery, Edwardsville, IL (curators: Annie Pennington and Brenda Schilling) (2010)
  • Full Blown Bloom, Main Street Art Gallery, Edwardsville, IL (invitational) (2010)
  • Deck the Walls, Main Street Art Gallery, Edwardsville, IL (invitational) (2009)
  • Home Grown and Hand Picked, Exhibition and Sale, Edwardsville, IL (invitational) (2009)
  • Student Success Show, Morris University Center Gallery, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2009)
  • Emergence, MFA Thesis Solo Exhibition, New Wagner Gallery, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2009)
  • Annual Juried Graduate Show, New Wagner Gallery, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2009)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Metalsmith’s Exhibit in conjunction with Shades of Greatness: Paintings and Sculptures Commissioned by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, William and Florence Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL, (invitational) (2009)
  • Go Green, Give Green:  Art Exhibition and Auction to Benefit the River Styx, The William A. Kerr Foundation Buliding, St. Louis, MO (invitational) (2008)
  • Wagner Association of Metalsmiths Group Exhibition, Main Street Art Gallery, Edwardsville, IL (2008)
  • Annie Pennington:  Pittsburg State University Alumni Invitational Solo Show, Memorial Auditorium, Pittsburg, KS (2007)
  • Annual Jurried Graduate Exhibition, New Wagner Gallery, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL (2007)
  • 34th Annual Toys Designed by Artists, Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, AR (juror:  Bob Ebendorf) (2006)
  • My Yatra, BFA Senior Exhibition, Second Floor Student Gallery, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS (solo) (2006)
  • Kansas Artist Craftsman Association Emerging Talents Exhibition, Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka, KS (2005)
  • I'mPact:  An Exhibit Exploring the Pact Between Nature and Soul to Create Infinite Individuals, Koehnline Museum of Art, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL (2005)
  • Learning Curves.  Annual Juried Student Slide Show, Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference, Cleveland, OH (2005)
  • Metal/Jewelry and Ceramics Exhibition, Southwest Missouri State University Student Exhibition Center, Springfield, MO (2005)
  • Cotillion, Pittsburg State University Student Exhibition, Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, MO (2005)
  • The Circle:  An International Exhibition of 20 Artists, Curated by Minatsu Ariga and Kathlene Allie, Tokyo and Kanagwa, Japan (invitational) (2004)
  • Midwest Clay Artists 2nd Annual Show, Exhibition, and Sale, Gregory Krepps Ceramic Studio, Pittsburg, KS (2004)
  • Kansas Artists Craftsman Association Emerging Talent Exhibition, The Manhattan Arts Center, Manhattan, KS (2004)
  • The 27th Annual Topeka Competition, Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka, KS (2004)
  • Annie Pennington:  Functional and Sculptural Ceramics, The Potter's Wheel, Pittsburg, KS (2004)
  • Kansas Artist Craftsman Association Emerging Talent Exhibition, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS (2003)

Writing/Editing/Film
Technical Editing
  • Cool Copper Cuffs: 25 Metal and Wire Projects by Eva Sherman
  • Torch Firing Enamel by Steven James
  • Bead Meets Metal by Kay Rashka
  • Hot & Cold Jewelry Connections by Kieu Pham Gray
  • Soldering Beyond the Basics by Joe Silvera

Special Issue, Editor
  • “Essential Techniques: Making Metal Jewelry” (Co-editor Hazel Wheaton,
    Kalmbach Publishing, 2015)

Articles (Print)
  • “Firescale vs. Firestain” (2016)
  • “When Craft and Bikes Collide” (2016)
  • “Adirondack Sunset” (Artist spotlight: Julie Leininger, 2016)
  • “What’s that Phrase About Apples?” (Artist spotlight: Kelly Miller, 2016)
  • “Powder Coating Explained” (Co-author Theresa D. Abelew, 2016)
  • “Create Kinetic Wire Cluster Earrings” (2016)
  • “Using Polymer Canes” (2015)
  • “Chasing and Repoussé” (Co-author Laurie Jane Kern, 2015)
  • “Tactics for Tool Storage” (Co-author Michael David Sturlin, 2015)
  • “Casting Glossary” (2015)
  • “How to Lay Out a Cone Template” (2015)
  • “New Clay on Campus” (2015)
  • “Museum Inspiration” (Artist spotlight: Jesse Daniel Bert, 2015)
  • “Dynamic Tension” (Artist spotlight: Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, 2015)
  • “Modern-day Portrait” (Artist spotlight: Jessica Calderwood, 2015)
  • “Visceral Impressions” (Artist spotlight: Tricia Harding, 2015)
  • “Solder Flowchart” (2014)
  • “The New Wave of Saw Frames” (2014)
  • “Adding Texture to Clay: What are My Options?” (2014)
  • “Designing with Felt” (2013)
  • “Set up Your Studio: Jewelry Photography” (2012)
  • “Which Glue When?” (2013)

Articles/Reference (written for www.artjewelrymag.com)
  • “Polymer Primer”
  • “How to Lay Out a Cone Template”
  • “Earrings in an Hour”
  • “Make your Own Felt Components”
  • “Almond-Shaped Ear Wire”
  • “Ear Wires with a Decorative Bead”
  • “Balled-up Wire Loop Ear Wire”
  • “Plain Loop Ear Wire”
  • “Kidney Ear Wire”
  • “Wrapped Loop Ear Wire”
  • “Carving a Cuttlebone Mold”
  • “Test Your Transparent Enamels”
  • “Patina Prep”
  • “Compare Gin Hurubi and Liver of Sulfur”
  • “Sea Glass: How to Spot the Real Thing”
  • “Enamel Textures”
  • “Tips for Making Your Own Ear Wires”
  • “Quick Tips for Taking Great Photos”
  • “Manipulating Polymer Shapes: Metal Clay Adaptations”
  • “Metal Leaf”
  • “Four Ways to Flatten the Ends of a Tube”
  • “Tips on Working with Acrylic”
  • “Sealants: When and How to Use them”

Charts (www.artjewelrymag.com)
  • Metal Clay Firing Schedules
  • Wax to Metal Conversion Chart

Product Reviews (print and www.artjewelrymag.com)
  • FIMO True Colours Polymer Clay (2016)
  • Dremel Fortiflex (2016)
  • Kor Tools Texture Rollers (2015)
  • Christi Friesen’s Polymer Clay Sculpting Tools (2015)
  • Knew Concepts Birdcage Titanium Fret Saw with Lever Tension (2015)
  • Titanium Soldering Clamps (2015)
  • Mini Honeycomb Soldering Boards (2015)
  • Potter USA 20-ton Hydraulic Press (2015)
  • Sculpey Souffle (2014)
  • Mini Tech-Lite II (2014)
  • Enamel Pens and Crayons (2014)
  • Potter USA Jeweler’s Saw Frame (2014)
  • Jayne Redman Rotational Bench Pin System (2014)
  • Variable Speed Mini Drill Press (2013)
  • Bonnny Doon Vertical Vise and Synclastic/Anticlastic Forming Stake (2012)
  • Metal Coatings and Easy Patinas, Swellegant! and SculptNouveau (2012)
  • Bonny Doon Urethane Hammer (2012)
  • Flexi-Carve silicone Carving Plates (2012)
  • ImpressArt Stamping Tools (2013)
  • Patsy Croft Series Enameling Kiln (2013)
  • Miniature Saw Frames (2013)
  • Eurotool Dimple Pliers (2013)
  • Heetrix Rotating Soldering Fixture (2012)

Videos (www.artjewelrymag.com)
  • How to Use a Snap-on Sanding Disk
  • How to File a Taper
  • How to Design and Use a Tab Setting
  • Using a Flex Shaft as a Lathe
  • How to Set Tube Rivets
  • Tips for Working with Liver of Sulfur
  • How to Set Wire Rivets
  • Modifying Rubberized Abrasives
  • Forging: How to Use Ball-peen and Cross-peen Hammers
  • Using Confirming Pliers
  • How to Use a Honing Stone
  • How to Fuse Fine Silver Sheet
  • How to File
  • A Tour of Firebrick and Ceramic Fiber Kilns
  • Using Dimple-forming Pliers
  • Removing Rust from Tools
  • How to Form Metal with a Swage Block
  • Rolling Mill Maintenance

Workshops Attended
  • Michael David Sturlin, Freehand Fabricated Chain (2014)
  • Marti Brown, Resisting Developments: Niobium (2014) 
  • Katie Baum, Metal Clay (2013)
  • Robert Dancik, Concrete and Non-soldered Copper Box Pendant (2013)
  • Cynthia Toops, Polymer Clay (2012)
  • Thomas Muir, Catch Mechanisms (2010)
  • David Huang, Chasing and Repousse, Surface Treatments, and Patinas (2009)
  • Danielle Seckel, Granulation (2009)
  • Marilyn DaSilva, Alternative Surface Finishes (2008)
  • Jack DaSilva, Synclastic and Anticlastic Raising (2008)
  • Bob Coogan, Mokume Gane and Damascus (2008)
  • Lin Stanionis, Mold-making for Casting Resin (2008)
  • Cappy Counard, Scoring and Folding Metal and Soldering Tricks (2007)
  • Kee-Ho Yuen, CAD/CAM Designing for Jewelry, Photo-etching and Tinning Copper (2007)
  • Stone Cutting and Copper Insertions, Asymmetrical Raising, Kim Chong Ryol (2007)
  • Linda Darty, Enameling (2007)
  • Brent Skidmore, 5 Days to Furniture (2007)
  • Claire Taylor, Precious Metal Clay (2006)
  • Marcia Lewis, Chasing and Repousse (2006)
  • Elizabeth Turrell, Wet Process Enameling (2005)
  • David Paul Bacharach, Experimental Basketry Techniques in Metal (2004)
  • Iza Taylor, Glass Fusing (2004)
All images and text are © Annie Pennington. All photos are by Annie Pennington unless otherwise specified.
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