Annette Eshelman has interwoven her work as an artist and art educator for the past 25 years. Her art-making approach is inspired by her Appalachian heritage and strong connection to the “home place.” Her BS in Art and Home Economics from Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky, set her on a path exploring and experimenting with fabric and fiber arts. She earned her MFA in fibers from Bowling Green State University and has participated extensively in solo, group, and juried exhibitions, receiving numerous awards for her work. Annette’s teaching experience has taken her inside juvenile detention facilities, inner-city community centers, park districts, daycare centers for individuals with disabilities, schools, colleges, and museums. She thrives on creating customized art exploration and art learning experiences that draw from the strong values and characteristics of her Appalachian heritage. As a teaching artist, she shares a sense of wonder in the creative process with her students.
