A group of people are gathered around a table watching the craftsman wind a bobbin of yarn.

Kente Cloth Weaving and Yarn Crafts

Rock Creek Park

Special Event
  • Feb 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
  • Free

Come by the mill for a cozy day of yarn crafting. 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. This workshop is free, and all ages are welcome!

 

Rain Date: February 22nd

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden Street NW

Latitude and Longitude 38.940265, -77.051900

Schedule

Date:

Feb 21, 2026

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

4 hours

Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Other
  • Partner Program
Tags: winter workshop, friends of peirce mill, peirce mill, arts and crafts, kente cloth weaving