Metals Faculty

 

NEIL ANDERSON

 

   

CHERYLYN BREDEMANN

Cherylyn Bredemann grew up in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago and has lived there all her life. She graduated from American Academy of Art with a degree in Graphic Design and Fine Art, and later received her Certification in Precious Metal Clay (PMC). These days, she is a part-time Graphic Designer and teaches various workshops at the Fine Line and elsewhere.Because of her unrelenting curiosity for new things, she continues to explore many facets of art and design. Each of her artistic disciplines inspires ideas for the others. Her style as a PMC and mixed-media artist is considered eclectic, personal, funky and nostalgic.

 

DAN CALDWELL

Dan has been creating custom knives, swords, and axes for almost 20 years. Each piece is unique and meticulously crafted. His eye for detail sets him apart. Ten years ago he began creating custom exterior iron art for high end landscape contractors, that has lead to many different wrought iron projcets. Dan has created custom gates, fireplace covers, grates and accessories He graduated from NIU with a BS in Design.

 

CLAUDIA ENGEL-RUSH

Claudia says, "Art has been a driving force in my life." She began as a graphic artist, working for an advertising agency while living in Canada. Then, while raising four children, she would spend evening working in water colors, stained glass and fibers. After moving to Illinois, she graduated from NIU with a BFA and an MFA in metals and jewelry.