Beading Workshop with the Spirit of Fi Yi Yi and the Mandingo Warriors

The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

 and the 

 Neighborhood Story Project

 present

 A Beading Workshop with

Big Chief Victor Harris

and Master Designer Jack Robertson

of the Spirit of Fi Yi Yi and the Mandingo Warriors

At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center in Dutch Alley

916 N Peters St, New Orleans

This program is free and open to the public.

In partnership with The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, The Neighborhood Story Project is hosting a beading workshop with Big Chief Victor Harris and Master Designer Jack Robertson of the Spirit of Fi Yi Yi and the Mandingo Warriors. Victor Harris is the longest masking chief in the Black Masking community in New Orleans. This past carnival season was his 57th year creating a new suit. Since 1986, Jack Robertson has joined him at the table to sew the intricate suits and masks he wears on Mardi Gras day. During the workshop, participants will learn how to sew a beaded patch using the techniques they have developed over more than a half a century.

All supplies will be provided.

Fees

Free and open to the public.

Location

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center in Dutch Alley - 916 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Latitude and Longitude 30.000000, -90.000000

Schedule

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Central Time

Event Type

• Cultural/Craft Demonstration
• Performance
• Talk