Creative Summer Workshop - Raffia Coiled Baskets

Name: Creative Summer Workshop - Raffia Coiled Baskets
Start: 2024-06-29T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-29T15:00:00-04:00
Location: MW Gallery

Schedule

Sat Jun 29 2024 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

MW Gallery | Flint, MI

Create colorful baskets, bowls, placemats, or wall decor in the style of handwoven African baskets from Senegal and the winnowing "fanner" baskets of the American South. Learn about the history of coiled basketry and its use in rice farming, contemporary art, and global trade.
This guided drop-in workshop will include special demonstrations and presentations on the techniques and world history of handwoven baskets.
Admission and materials are free.
All ages are welcome, participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Gallery open 11:00AM - 5:00PM.
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Presented as part of MW Gallery's "Creative Summer"
Explore your artistic side and spend some time with art during MW Gallery’s “Creative Summer” workshops happening in the gallery through August. Add creativity to your summer with activities centered around creative expression, exploration, and fun!
Join us one Saturday every month for free guided projects featuring hands-on crafts and art-related learning. We'll explore artist's stories, themes of self-discovery, and a variety of art materials to inspire your creative spirit!