Background
Howlett, Carolyn Svrluga was born on January 13, 1914 in Berwyn, Illinois, United States. Daughter of John and Josephine (Blazina) Svrluga.
Howlett, Carolyn Svrluga was born on January 13, 1914 in Berwyn, Illinois, United States. Daughter of John and Josephine (Blazina) Svrluga.
Student, University Chicago, 1933-1936; B.Art Education, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1937; M.Art Education, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1952; Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1953.
Art instructor, Oak Park (Illinois) Public Schools, 1934-1937;
art director, Libertyville High School, 1937-1943;
instructor design, crafts, weaving, education, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, 1935-1943;
head junior school, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, 1944-1954;
head art education department, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, 1943-1963;
professor art education, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, 1955-1970;
professor emeritus, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, since 1970;
associate dean, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, 1963-1965. Educational consultant fine arts design, art education, also artist freelance designer and lecturer, since 1934. Lecturer Chicago Council on Foreign Rels., 1974-1978.
Jurist International Children's Art Exhibition, Cultural Center, Chicago, 1994. Textile design symposium panelist The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, 1997. Owner Frank LloydWright Coach House Studio, Coonley Estate, National History Landmark, since 1953.
Technical consultant arts and skills war program American Red Cross, 1943-1945. Member National Art Education Association (Special Recognition award 1981, Distinguished Fellow award 1986), Illinois Art Education Association (president 1962, outstanding service award 1976, honor award 1981), Arts Club (professional member Chicago).
Married James Howlett, July 15, 1939.