Kristin August (Frownfelter)

Kristin August (Frownfelter) is an experienced art educator and ceramic artist with a robust career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as an Art Teacher at the Evanston Art Center and the Lillstreet Art Center since 2015, Kristin has also worked as a Teaching Artist with ArtReach at Lillstreet since 2011, where efforts include monthly clay projects for members of Gilda's Club. Additional teaching roles have included long-term substitutes at Leyden High School District 212 and Highland Park High School, as well as various elementary schools and educational institutions. Kristin holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, complemented by an IL certification for K-12 education. As a ceramic artist, Kristin specializes in sculptural and functional ceramics and maintains an independent practice since 2004.