I understand the world and myself better when I make things to help me interpret my surroundings. - Shanna

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Shanna has been making art from a variety of materials for more than forty years. Working in textiles, sculpture and printmaking, she has created a varied body of work connected by her love of nature.

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Shanna fabricates dyes and inks from plants and bugs, weaves with plant, animal and reclaimed materials, and produces prints based on signature marks such as tree rings and fingerprints. She always seeks to work in ways that connect her with the natural world.

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In her teaching studio Shanna aspires to create a relaxed environment of exploration and curiosity where one can learn hands-on skills. She encourages individuals to focus attention, release stress and develop creative fluency through making art.

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Shanna holds a BFA and an MFA from Eastern Michigan University and has studied natural dyeing at home and abroad. She is a retired Professor of Art from North Central Michigan College where she taught art history, design, textiles and ceramics. She has been a juror and curator of art exhibitions throughout Michigan. Her own work has been exhibited in Michigan and national juried shows.