Silvia Sarinana

Silvia Sariñana was born and raised in Mexico City. In 1982 Silvia started taking drawing and painting classes at the studio of Marcela Zorrilla, a well known artist professor at Universidad Autonoma de Mexico. In 1989 Silvia attended the University of Incarnate Word and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a double major in art and education. She earned her MA in art education from Texas Tech University in 1998. In 1993 she began teaching at Saint Luke’s Episcopal School where she developed the art curriculum and taught 17 years. In 2010 Silvia opened her own business, Art in the Park, to teach after-school art classes to children and adults. After retiring from teaching she is now a dedicated full time artist, focusing in fiber arts and mixed media. She has now joined the staff of Bihl Haus Arts and enjoys teaching drawing, painting and crafts at the City’s Senior Centers.