Kwanzaa at ACM: Imani - Creating Mkeka Mats by Needlepoint
Schedule
Thu Jan 01 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum | Washington, DC
About this Event
Imani (Faith)
Creating Mkeka Mats by Needlepoint
In the celebration of Kwanzaa, the Mkeka mat is a symbol of our tradition and history and a foundation to grow and build. Join creative, Ranee Harris, as she facilitates a workshop on using needlepoint to craft a Mkeka mats. Using stencils and following basic patterns, participants will first draw their patterns on the mat and then using various stitches will began to create their mat using selected yarn colors to weave the yarn through the mat.
Where is it happening?
Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl, SE, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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