Jahna Kahrhoff

Dr. Jahna Kahrhoff (she/her) is a Webster Groves-based fiber artist. A self-taught sewer and quilter, Jahna works in her home studio to create unique bags, accessories, and quilts made from vintage, upcycled, and repurposed textiles. Each item grows organically from the textures, colors, and patterns of the repurposed textiles, conscientiously chosen to give new life to things that were once used to hold and cover something else.

In her professional life, Jahna has 30 years of experience as a distance learning administrator and instructor and is currently Assistant Dean of Curriculum at Purdue Global. Jahna has a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Art from Rutgers University, a Master’s degree in Information and Communication Sciences from Ball State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Jahna's quilted art has been accepted in recent Webster Arts Fair and several Webster Arts shows, including the upcoming Small Works XXI. And her piece 'The Sea's Serenity' is featured in the recently released Volume 001 of The Journal of Monochrome Art: Monochromica.