Claire Reynes is an artist and educator whose work spans handmade paper, water marbling, and sewing, drawing inspiration from nature and the human body. Through her studio and business, Tempered East, she creates small-batch marbled papers, fabrics, and functional objects that celebrate color and pattern. Alongside her studio practice, she teaches introductory marbling workshops, sharing her expertise with new and experienced artists alike.
Reynes holds a BFA in Art Education from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She spent seven years teaching at Mark Twain Elementary in Chicago, where she helped shape arts programming beyond the classroom. As a Community of Practice Co-Facilitator with the CPS Department of Arts Education, she worked to support professional learning among art educators and was a co-founder and coordinator of the citywide CPS K-12 Visual Arts Exhibition, showcasing student creativity across Chicago. She was awarded a Fund for Teachers travel grant, further enriching her artistic and educational practice. Now based in South Portland, Maine, she continues to explore materiality and the process of playful creation through her artwork and teaching.
Website: http://www.temperedeast.com
Instagram: @temperedeast
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