Background
Mitchell, Karen Frances was born on August 24, 1953 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Harry Francis and Mary Jane Margrete (Jensen-Borg) Mitchell.
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Karen Frances Mitchell
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Colorado, Boulder, 1975. Postgraduate, Gemological Institute America, New York City, 1986. Postgraduate, Kulicke Jewelry Arts Institute, New York City, 1988.
Postgraduate, Cecilia Bauer Studio, New York City, 1992. Postgraduate, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, 1993. Postgraduate, National Academy Design, New York City, 1994.
Career
Jewelry designer, president, Karen Mitchell Design, Aspen, Colorado, since 1978;
cultural researcher, consultant, various Italian newspapers and magazines, New York and Colorado, 1992-1994. Designer Aspenique Jewelry Studio, Aspen. Designer Roach Galleries, Boulder, Colorado, 1975-1976.
Teacher workshops in design and goldsmithing technique. Apprentice Van der Schoot Disegno e Fabbricazione, Milan, Italy, 1989-1991.
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Volunteer Aspen Art Museum, since 1976, Professional Women's Organisation, Milan, Italy, 1989-1991, Italian Consulate Cultural Institute, New York, 1991-1994, American Craft Museum, New York, 1993, Council Fashion Designers American, New York, 1992, Aspen Snowmass Council for Arts, since 1995, International Design Conference of Aspen, since 1976, Aspen Filmfest, since 1995, 24 Hours of Aspen, since 1996, Aspen Food and Wine Festival, since 1996, Aspen Ski Club/United States Olympic Equestrian Team, 1995, Aspen Music Festival, 1997. Member benefits committee various fundraising events. Member Society North America Goldsmiths, American Craft Council.
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American