Events › Maker-in-Residence Drop In

Stop by to see current Maker-in-Residence Kellyn Sanders work on her craft. These drop-in sessions are open to all and asking our Maker questions about her work is encouraged.

About Kellyn Sanders:

Kellyn is a Board Certified Medical Illustrator with a Master’s from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and a BFA from Grand Valley State University. By day, she creates 3D medical animations that translate complex science into clear, empathetic visuals. By night, she is a ceramicist, exploring form, utility, and storytelling through clay.

Her most recent works have been merging these practices by using 3D printing to design tools, generate forms, and cut vinyl stencils from her own illustrations. Much of her work is inspired by Michigan’s landscapes and cultural landmarks, especially Holland, where she currently lives. This blending of technology and tradition allows her to experiment with scale, texture, and utility while celebrating place and community.

Whether she is animating the human body or crafting a vessel that reflects local beauty, her goal is the same: to make complex ideas and experiences more tangible through visual storytelling.