Friends of Peirce Mill Winter Workshop: Kente Cloth Weaving and Yarn Crafts

Rock Creek Park

  • Feb 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

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! 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

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.

Latitude and Longitude 38.940265, -77.051900

Schedule

Date:

Feb 1, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

In case this event is cancelled due to weather, a rain date is set for February 2nd.

Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
  • Partner Program
  • Talk
Tags: peirce mill, demonstration, traditional craft demonstration