Anna Ernberg

Anna Ernberg (6 June 1874 – 1 April 1940) was a Swedish-born American artist, educator, and "one of the most visible proponents of the Appalachian weaving revival in the early 20th century".

Early life and emigration Anna Ernberg was born on 6 June 1874 in Kristianstad, Sweden.

With her husband, Hjalmar, and two sons, Otto and Axel, Ernberg emigrated to America in 1898 while in her 20s.

Ernberg later undertook further fundraising efforts to expand the space afforded to developing weaving and its tuition, including towards the Sunshine Ballard Cottage.

Noteworthy pupils at Berea under Ernberg included Lucy Calista Morgan, founder of the Penland School of Craft, and Lou Tate, founder of Little Loomhouse in Louisville.