Jessica Kirby is an award winning artist originally from Burlington, Iowa now living in Fort Madison. A graduate from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor's degree in art, emphasizing in painting and drawing. She now works mostly in pastel and oil and occasionally freelance illustration work.
Join others as they gather in the Villages of Van Buren to learn from the resident artisans in their personal studios. Spend a weekend plein air painting along the Des Moines River, or step back in time as you throw bowls in a Pottery Shop. The inspiring and relaxing atmosphere of scenic Van Buren County, Iowa is, and will continue to be, a haven for creative beings.