Event
Friends of Peirce Mill Winter Workshop: Kente Cloth Weaving and Yarn Crafts
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.940265, -77.051900
Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden Street, NW Washington DC, near the intersection of Tilden Street, Park Road and Beach Drive. Parking is available on Shoemaker Street and Spring of Hope Road, Picnic Grove #1, and Picnic Grove #2.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Partner Program
Talk
In case this event is cancelled due to weather, a rain date is set for February 2nd.
Description
Chapuchi Bobbo Ahiagble, an expert weaver originally from Ghana, will demonstrate traditional Kente cloth weaving and share the fabric’s fascinating history and stories. He’ll also show visitors of all ages how to wind a bobbin and use a cardboard loom. And we’ll have other simple, hands-on yarn crafts to try. Come by the mill for a cozy day of yarn crafting and celebrate the first day of Black History Month!