Brittany Cox

DESCRIBE YOUR APPROACH TO TEACHING

I do my best to suit the needs of each individual student, keeping a steady pace, but giving extra help and attention where needed. I am a very light hearted person so when teaching I try to create a warm and nurturing atmosphere. I have a very hands on approach, giving demonstrations, and guiding students on how to use their hands to achieve the image in their mind's eye

WHAT WILL STUDENTS GAIN IF THEY COME ON ONE OF YOUR COURSES?

The skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to create botanical art as well as a basic understanding of the self contained Eco system and the various approaches to terrarium craft.

ARE THERE ANY PARTICULAR TECHNIQUES/PROCESSES YOU USE IN YOUR TEACHING?

I start students out with a basic project that allows them to understand the principles of terrarium craft. From this foundation I then encourage them to get creative with their ideas and branch out to a more complex and dynamic project.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR OWN WORK?

The finite and intricate detail found in every facet of life, mechanical and botanical.

WHERE DID YOU GAIN YOUR TRAINING/EXPERIENCE? (INCLUDE ANY QUALIFICATIONS)

I achieved a Bachelors degree in Philosophy while managing a craft shop, where I taught a range of courses. Since then, I have taught for several academic institutions and retail establishments internationally. Conservation of Clocks Diploma, West Dean College, West Sussex, England, 2011 Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Programme (WOSTEP), Swiss American Watchmakers Training Alliance (SAWTA) and CW21 certifications, Watch Technology Institute, Seattle Washington, USA, 2010 B.A., Philosophy, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), 2008

WHAT TEACHING EXPERIENCE HAVE YOU HAD?

Botanical art design and craft classes, Seattle, Washington 2011 Watchmaking workshop, West Dean College, West Sussex 2011 Watchmaking tutor, Chichester, West Sussex 2010 Teacher of jewellery design, construction and repair classes: Nomadic Notions (Jewellery Retailer), San Antonio, Texas, 2003-2008 Bitter Creek Designs (Jewellery Retailer), San Antonio, Texas, 2005 Northeast Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 2004-2005 Friendze (Jewellery Retailer), San Antonio, Texas, 2003-2004

HAVE YOU WRITTEN ANY BOOKS/HAD ARTICLES PUBLISHED?

Metaphysics and Epistemology, Oklahoma University Press, 2008

DO YOU BELONG TO ANY PROFFESSIONAL GROUPS/SOCIETIES?

WWCA: Washington Watchmakers and Clockmakers Association AWCI: American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute SAWTA: Swiss American Watchmakers Training Alliance WOSTEP: Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Programme.