Jennifer Moss - Instructors

Jennifer Moss spent her childhood on the Appalachian Plateau of Tennessee and Kentucky. She was surrounded by musical influences that flowed through her life and eventually led her to discover the art of the crankie through the music of the old-time duo Anna & Elizabeth. A while ago, Moss took up the ukulele, guitar, and kitchen spoons (which she learned from her grandfather as a child) and has been playing music and making crankies ever since. What inspires her most about crankies is their simple but sometimes powerful analog visual storytelling, especially when paired with music and shadow puppetry. Moss is an instructional designer and adjunct faculty at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She is also a professional artist who loves to incorporate story into her work. Learn more about Moss and view her artwork at: jmossart.com.