About Alicia
I was born and raised in Ecuador and came to the United States to go to college. I graduated from the University of New Mexico. Immediately after graduation I accepted a position teaching Spanish in the Peace Corps/College Degree Program at The College at Brockport, in Brockport, NY, Where I live with my husband Herb.
In June of 1999, I retired from teaching after twenty-eight years at Hilton High School. My love for teaching Spanish and my admiration for art led me to cooperative teaching with the Art Department in the High School. I co-authored one book on contemporary women poets of Ecuador and several guides for teaching communicative competence in foreign languages.
Soon after retirement, I discovered Precious Metal Clay and have been working with it ever since. Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a product from japan. It consists of microscopic particles of silver or gold suspended in an organic binder to create a pliable material with a consistency similar to modeling clay. After shaping, drying and firing, the binder completely burns away so what remains can be hallmarked as .999 silver and gold. I have been certified by the Precious Metal Clay Guide and by PMC Connection. I have taken workshops under Celie Fago, an outstanding Senior Teacher for the PMC Guild. I teach PMC jewelry making in the area continuing Education Programs, at the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery and in my studio.
My family background includes a long line of recognized artists and musicians. Much of my artistic inspiration comes from my South American background as well as the Native and Hispanic cultures I discovered, admire, and often visit in New Mexico.
In June of 1999, I retired from teaching after twenty-eight years at Hilton High School. My love for teaching Spanish and my admiration for art led me to cooperative teaching with the Art Department in the High School. I co-authored one book on contemporary women poets of Ecuador and several guides for teaching communicative competence in foreign languages.
Soon after retirement, I discovered Precious Metal Clay and have been working with it ever since. Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a product from japan. It consists of microscopic particles of silver or gold suspended in an organic binder to create a pliable material with a consistency similar to modeling clay. After shaping, drying and firing, the binder completely burns away so what remains can be hallmarked as .999 silver and gold. I have been certified by the Precious Metal Clay Guide and by PMC Connection. I have taken workshops under Celie Fago, an outstanding Senior Teacher for the PMC Guild. I teach PMC jewelry making in the area continuing Education Programs, at the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery and in my studio.
My family background includes a long line of recognized artists and musicians. Much of my artistic inspiration comes from my South American background as well as the Native and Hispanic cultures I discovered, admire, and often visit in New Mexico.