The Art of Kawandi
Schedule
Sat May 16 2026 at 10:30 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, United States, North Carolina 28001 | Albemarle, NC
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Karen Lowder and Bonnie Preslar will lead a workshop on the ancient Art of Kawandi, a hand-quilting technique of the Siddi community of India. Bonnie is a talented quilter and fiber artist who has been studying this art form. Karen is a quilter and crafter who enjoyed a lifelong interest in fabric and color.The workshop will entail a brief description about the history of Kawandi and the methods used to create these wonderful textile art pieces. Participants will assemble and stitch a small Kawandi of their own using the materials provided. The texture is just amazing!!! No two are alike!
SAG Members: $20.00
Non-SAG Members: $30.00
Kit Supply Fee: $5.00 Kit includes fabric pieces, backing, batting, needle, pins, and thread. Participants should bring their own scissors and a thimble (this is handwork).
The workshop will begin at 10:30 am. Participants may bring a bag lunch, or order in.
The workshop will conclude at 3 pm.
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