About Our Enterprise
Sunshine Room Textiles exists to reclaim the Appalachian art of weaving, while recognizing Martha Berry's dream to provide meaningful work for students. Devoted Berry alumni, staff, and faculty members helped establish Sunshine Room Textiles in 2011. Members of the Sunshine Room, a local group of volunteer weavers who have graduated from Berry College, support the student team with their knowledge, talent, time, and guidance.
Preserving Tradition
In 1909, Martha Berry established the art of weaving at The Berry School for Girls, making it the school's first work opportunity for women. Weavers were taught diligence and focus while preserving their unique Appalachian culture. High-quality and functional products were produced from English and Scottish patterns out of cotton, wool, and linen materials, often being displayed in the Oak Hill home or gifted to donors as a demonstration of the school’s mission. Today, with the support of local volunteer Berry alumni weavers, the students of Sunshine Room Textiles work to keep the tradition of weaving alive.
Handcrafted Goods
Find our creations such as scarves, place mats, bookmarks, pillows, and other handcrafted goods for sale in The Shipyard, Berry’s campus retail store.
Learning Through Craft
The Sunshine Room provides a space where students learn by doing, connecting traditional weaving techniques with modern creativity and real-world experience.
Where to Buy Our Products
Products available at The Shipyard and Markets
Shop in The Shipyard
Available year-round
Browse the full collection of hand-woven products, including hand towels, cast iron skillet handles, hot pads, scarves, and bags.
At Our Markets
Limited products only offered at markets
Products are available at campus markets throughout the year. Check the schedule for dates and times.
Meet The Leadership Team
Madison Pruitt
Hello, my name is Madison Pruitt, and I am the GM for Sunshine Room Textiles. I started in this role during the Spring of 2026.I am a Psychology major with a Political Science minor, and I am expected to graduate in May of 2028. After my time at Berry, I plan to go to graduate school and get a PsyD (Doctorate of Psychology), to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology. As the general manager, I act as the main source of communication between the Retail Enterprise supervisor and my student enterprise employees. This ensures that everyone knows what they need to regarding the job, and that our supervisor is up to date about everything going on in the enterprise.
Meet The Team
Get to know the people behind our work
Madison Pruitt
Scarlett Hampton
Ryleigh Handy
Kat Herrero
Vivian Smith
Alana Hennon
Ellen Petrik