INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
Claus Schnabel
Education
- Graduated with honours in 1976 from German Volks + Middleschool, Aschaffenburg / am Main Germany
- Formal apprenticeship contract with Gunold + Stickma, Aschaffenburg/am Main,Germany, 1976-1979. Rank achieved: Geselle. Specialty: Digitizer for Embroidery Programs.
- Formal apprenticeship contract with Gunold + Stickma, 1983-1985.
Rank achieved: Geselle
Specialty: Embroidery Designer
- Textile School, Aschaffenburg/am Main, 1976-1985. Formal weekly studies in conjunction with apprenticeships. Areas of study: fibers, weaving, yarns and threads, art in fashion. Graduated with honours.
- REFA Diploma, 1984, Business Economics.
- English studies at the European Language School, 1984-1985,
Professional Experience
- 1976-1986 -- During and after completing apprenticeships, provided digitizing and design services for Gunold + Stickma in Germany, as well as in Asia. Consulted with firm's design clients throughout Europe.
- 1986-1991-- Established an embroidery design studio in Atlanta, GA, for Gunold + Stickma. Managed a team of 10 artists/designers. This represents the German firm's first local design presence in the U.S.
- 1992-Present -- Studio Owner of HAUS of CLAUS, Ltd., an independent embroidery design and digitizing practice. Work includes special consultations, unusual applications and artistic design development.
Exhibition Record
- Small galleries in Munich and Frankfurt showcase Mr. Schnabel's work
Teaching/Symposia
- 1992-present - Contributing writer for Stitches Magazine and Embroidery/Monogram Business magazine, U.S.-based trade magazines.
- 2002-present-Contributing writer for EuroStitch magazine, a European-based trade magazine.
- 1995-present-Lecturer/instructor on design and digitizing techniques at various industry conferences sponsored by publications, companies and trade organizations, as well as in guided studies for individuals.
- 2004-present-On-line educator in specialty embroidery design, www.EmbroideryUniversity.com.
Website
- www.hausofclaus.com
Visit this site to see Mr. Schnabel's collection of work in the embroidery medium.
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