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CONTACT
bhansenmetals@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing and Jewelry
Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
SELECTED AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
2017
3rd Place Merit Competition Award
Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
2016
3rd Place Merit Competition Award
Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2017
Annual Merit Competition
Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
2016
Annual Merit Competition
Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2018
Studio Assistant
Penland School of Craft, Penland, NC
Helped students understand the basic principles of sand casting and metalsmithing
Keeping studio clean and in working order
Keeping track of studio closet tabs
Taught a wax carving demo
2017
Private Contractor
Cat Bates Jewelry and Accessories, Portland, ME
Hand braiding and splicing cord
Cleaning and refining castings
Helped operate booth at the Yarmouth Clam Festival
2016
Intern and Studio Assistant
Cat Bates Jewelry and Accessories, Portland, ME
Hand braiding and splicing cord
Cleaning and refining castings
Sand casting
Helped operate booth at the Yarmouth Clam festival
Helped operate booth at PICNIC