Originally hailing from the Kent coast, she earned a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from the Kent Institute of Art and Design in Canterbury. Moving to Cambridgeshire in the early 2000s, she transitioned to become an Art and Design Teacher at the secondary level. After teaching for a few years, she made a pivotal decision to pursue her passion for art as a full-time artist while continuing to share her expertise through workshops. Her introduction to Needle Felting came while exploring therapeutic activities for a Cambridge Women’s Aid workshop. Drawing from her painting background, she experimented with wool as a painting medium and was amazed by the stunning outcomes. As she mastered the art of blending wool, her creations took on the appearance of paintings.
The demand for her workshop samples led her to establish Annie Brown Needle Felting. Alongside showcasing her work and participating in national exhibitions, she conducts needle felting workshops for individuals, groups, and organizations, imparting the joys of this craft to others.
