Jenni Stuart-Anderson
Artwork for Jenni Stuart-Anderson
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
I have been teaching traditional rag rug making techniques for many years. I believe in sourcing locally and treading lightly on the planet.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
I enjoy working with colour and exploring vintage upcycling techniques bringing rag rug making into the twenty-first century. I honour the generations of ordinary people who made rugs out of necessity.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Jenni's Rag Rugs
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
I love helping people to explore their creativity through such an accessible medium and have offered courses at many venues.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
1971 Hammersmith College of Art & Building: London Certificate in Art & Design and Licentiate of Society of Industrial Artists and Designers. Member of: International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers; TAFA List; Friend of Heritage Crafts Association; www.lowimpact.org; Creative Breaks Association.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
Sept. 2025 with Creative Breaks at The Chair, Hay-on-Wye. November 2025: Made in HR6, Yarpole. 2024 May & November RHS Shows at Malvern with Worcestershire Guild - Contemporary Craft. 2023 May & Sept. RHS Shows at Malvern with Worcestershire Guild - Contemporary Craft/ h-Art St.Michael's Church,Kingsland. /November: Made in HR6, Yarpole.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Sorrel & Sage, Trumpet Corner, HR8 2RA Flock, Church Street, Kington