Artist's Projects
After studying Pattern Cutting and Tailoring in Stockholm, then Fashion and Textiles at the London College of Fashion, Jenny Haynes developed ’Papper, Sax, Sten’. A challenge to the traditional approach, pushing boundaries and defining a style that became synonymous with Jenny Haynes – and along the way, influencing both established and experimental designers. Published in magazines and exhibited in art galleries internationally, she has won awards at QuiltCon – the world’s largest quilt show for modern quilts. In 2017 publisher Thames & Hudson alongside the V&A in London, invited her to feature in the book ‘Patchwork & Quilting’.
When not designing quilts, she gives talks and workshops for guilds, museums and textile venues across the globe. Jenny makes for a popular choice at museums and art retreats internationally, counting amongst her masterclass venues such prestigious institutions as the V&A (London), Textiel Museum (The Netherlands), Grampians Textiles (Australia) and Empty Spools Seminars and MISA (USA).
Many students under Jenny’s tutelage are textile artists that have gone on to win awards. Her workshops detail her complex technical approach and craftsmanship, taking in aspects such as construction, colour theory and composition whilst also serving as a guide to developing an individual style.
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