Curriculum Vitae

Emma Altafulla

Classically Trained Artist

Classical artist trained in Italy by the last living masters, with a base in Nordic-method pedagogy from one of the top universities in Europe. Currently visiting San Diego, California.

Education

2019
Konstfack — Master's in Design & PedagogyUniversity of Arts, Crafts and Design, Stockholm. Graduated June 2019.
2026
Florence Classical Arts Academy — BFABachelor's in academic painting and drawing. Graduating June 2026.

Experience

2014 — present
ArtistIndependent studio practice
  • Artistic practice grounded in classical methodology.
  • Years of experience curating solo and group art shows.
  • Professional portrait services on commission.
2025
Magma Cultura — BarcelonaMuseum content & visitor mediation
  • Produced and quality-controlled English written materials for museums.
  • Led multilingual mediation of information for museum visitors.
2020 — 2023
Art & Woodworking Teacher — SwedenK–12 and High School
  • Art teacher through High School and woodworking instructor for Special Education.
  • Led conferences and family relations with parents at home.
  • Contributed to Sweden's third best ranked K–12 school.
  • Collaborated closely with specialists across fields for a well-rounded education.

Skills

  • Nordic Model Pedagogy (K–12 through Higher Education)
  • Proficient in LAA techniques
  • Experience in Special Education
  • Classical training in the arts
  • Constructive drawing
  • Polyglot

Languages

Spanish
★★★★★
Catalan
★★★★★
English
★★★★★
Swedish
★★★★
Italian
★★★★

Contact

Studio — San Diego, CA (visits by appointment)

1 (858) 201 9265

emma@altafulla.art

@emma_altafulla

References

Available upon request.