D. Zoe Shutka
Resume of Education & Employment
721 Pine Street
Glenwillard PA 15046
EDUCATION:
St. James Elementary School Sewickley PA
Quigley High School Baden PA
ART EDUCATION:
Carnegie Museum Program Oakland PA
Sweetwater Center for the Arts Sewickley PA
EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
D&B Advertising (1984) Moon Twp. PA
I worked as a Graphic Designer at D&B. I was also responsible for my own
sales & accounts. I designed commercial ads and layouts for all printing jobs,
such as business packages and flyers. I did product illustrations and logo designs for my clients as well.
DZIGNZ Studio & Gallery (1986-Present)
I am the proprietor of this commercial and fine Art firm which I created in 1986. I design for many different clients and businesses. In addition to regular needs in the commercial field, I perform many specialty services, such as hand lettering on signs and custom painting on vehicles. I have also done mural work both commercially and in private homes, including a series of historical murals for the Crescent-Shousetown Historical Association in Glenwillard. In the fine art side of DZIGNZ, I work in many different mediums-watercolor, acrylic, pastel & clay.
I am a proficient sketch artist as well, portraits and pencil drawings are also in my portfolio. I have been commissioned to do many works of art and have won numerous awards in exhibiting over the years. I also design jewelry using a variety of materials. Techniques in metalwork, clay and beading make them unique. These designs have been showcased in fashion shows.
(724) 777-5957
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Jewart’s Gymnastics North Hills PA
Gymnastic Instructor for preschool through elementary age children.
Gymagic Bus Gymnastics Moon Twp. PA
Gymnastic Instructor at Kindercare in two locations in the Moon Township area.
Carol Leone Gymnastics Moon Twp. PA
Gymnastic instructor for preschool through high school age children.
ART:
Sweetwater Center For The Arts
I have been teaching at Sweetwater for over 10 years. I research, format and plan my classes. I, as an instructor, am given the opportunity to use my own ideas, creative abilities, and strategies for my classes. I am responsible for my class descriptions. I have enjoyed the freedom I am given and the confidence that the Sweetwater staff has displayed in my accomplishments as an instructor. I teach a variety of classes to many different age levels. I have classes during the school year and teach summer camps that focus on specialty subjects or techniques.
Sweetwater Outreach Programs – Instructor of the following Programs
St. James- After School Art Program
Moon Township Middle School-Grandparents Awareness Art Program
Pine Richland- After School Art Program
Moon Crest Community- Art in the Community Center (weekly after school program and summer program that runs continuously for underprivileged children through a grant written by the Felician Sisters in the Coraopolis area.)
I teach elementary through Jr. High age students in this program.
DZIGNZ Studio & Gallery~ Private Art Lessons
I have been teaching Private lessons for the last five years. This is an opportunity for children or adults to enjoy instruction in the privacy of their own homes or in my Studio. It gives parents or adults the flexibility to have classes to fit their schedule or be able to focus on their individual interests or needs. All you need to enjoy this experience is a love of art! I teach some of my student’s one on one, and others in small groups.
D. Zoe Shutka
DZIGNZ Studio & Gallery
(724) 777-5957