Instructor

Christa, a life-long Middle Tennessean, has lived a life of creativity. Surrounded by family members who were always stitching something – whether clothing, quilts, or embroidery – her creative expression was often more about exploring fine art. Paper was often her preferred surface not only as a print-maker but as a graphic design and illustration studio owner (Studio Haus). During the early days of the Covid pandemic, she learned the artistry of block-printing repeat patterns and textile design–skills that merged perfectly with her design sensibilities. The slower and more experimental pace of hand-printing repeat patterns presented great surprises and opportunities to accept the “imperfections” inherent in the artistic process. Christa creates unique textile designs using not only block-printing processes but also silkscreen, digital design, cyanotype, and mixed media techniques.