Jennie Picton

Jennie trained in Textile Design at Chelsea College of Art, London, leading to a successful career selling textile designs globally. She has 3 children who inspired her to qualify as an Art, Design & Technology Teacher.

She now has extensive experience in creative practice and collaboration with groups, teaching a wealth of techniques, inspiring, and being inspired by her students of all ages.
Following a move to North Norfolk in 2021, Jennie has become immersed in exploring the incredible rural and coastal landscape, community and folklore. Responding to this rich natural heritage in her artwork and teaching practice.

Jennie recently designed, planned and led a group of students in creating a site specific installation in the glass roofed café at Wells-next-the-Sea Old Community Hospital; ‘Migrating Pink Foot Geese’ (Willow, Tape & Paper).
The geese all constructed in different stages of flight, and mounted in a 'v' shape. The glass ceiling shows the paper and willow birds hanging directly under the flight path of this natural spectacle of migration.

Canterbury Art College - HND Fashion and Textiles
Chelsea College of Art & Design - BA HONS Textile Design
Thamesmead SCITT QTS & NQT

2024 - Painting shortlisted for the ‘Sir John Hurt Art Prize' UK
2024 - Painting selected for exhibition at the Holt Festival, UK