Mary Swezey is a visual artist with a focus on textiles and printmaking. She received her BFA in Art History at VCU and her MFA in Fibers at Arizona State University. Her current work includes painted silk scarves, embroidery, mixed media works and monoprints. She has taught art extensively at VMFA, Longwood College, VCU as well as the Visual Arts Center. Facebook.com/maryswezeyart Instagram: @mary.swezey

Dan Kaczka is a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in art education. As a professionally licensed art teacher, Dan has an interdisciplinary knowledge of contemporary teaching practices and a broad understanding of various art media including over two decades of experience creating ceramic artworks. Dan believes that art is something everyone can enjoy and that everyone can make art. Instagram: @djk_ceramics