Carmela is a longtime educator and emerging artist whose more recent practice has focused on printmaking. As she continues to develop as a printmaker, she is eager to expand her technical knowledge, experiment with new ideas, and dedicate more time and focus to her own artistic practice. Carmela's recent artistic study includes intaglio printmaking at Stony Brook University, along with participation in workshops and classes at Gallery North, The Atelier and Mills Pond House. She is an experienced educator, author, and workshop facilitator with a longstanding commitment to teaching, community engagement, and lifelong learning.