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Andy Jacobs

Andy Jacobs is an interdisciplinary artist who works with the mediums of fibers/textiles, sculpture, drawing, and installation. Her work contemplates biodegradability, cyclicality, and explores the field of intrinsic relations found in ecology. As a self-taught weaver, she has developed a style of tapestry weaving that pushes against the rectilinear grid of the loom, and weaves [...]

Sarah Nassif

As a botanist and artist, Sarah work brings art and science closer together through hands-on art making. As two sides of the same coin, art and science have more in common than most people think. Starting with the five senses, Sarah helps audiences discover their hidden powers to Observe, Record and Share their unique perspectives [...]

Chiaki O’Brien

Originally from Japan, Chiaki brings SAORI Weaving to participants ranging from small children to older adults. This modern Japanese weaving style traveled along with her since she came to the United States in 2004. SAORI is a way of self-expression through weaving. Showing yourself in your piece tells the world, “I’m different from everyone!” Chiaki [...]

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COMPAS is an arts education nonprofit that puts creativity in the hands of Minnesotans, regardless of their age, background, or skills. Based in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area, COMPAS teaching artists deliver creative experiences and arts programming across Minnesota.

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.