The Big, Bold and Beautiful: Using African Prints in Quilts with Kena Dorsey
Schedule
Sat Jun 27 2026 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Bowers Museum | Santa Ana, CA
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The Big, Bold and Beautiful: Using African Prints in Quilts with Kena DorseySATURDAY | JUNE 27| 1:30-2:45 PM
NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | LECTURE
Join quilt artist Kena Tangi Dorsey for an inspiring lecture that celebrates the vibrant beauty and cultural richness of African textiles! Discover how to confidently incorporate stunning fabrics from Ghana, Nigeria, and other regions of Africa into your quilts.
Kena will share tips on selecting and pairing African fabrics, insights into the meanings behind popular designs, and examples from her own quilt work that showcase the power and personality of African wax prints. Whether your quilting style leans traditional, contemporary, or modern, this lecture will spark new ideas and encourage you to embrace the big, the bold, and the beautiful in your next creation!
This program is made possible through a generous bequest by Lynda Thomas (1950-2021).
Ticketed Event: Members $15 | General $20
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 714.567.3677. Proceeds benefit Bowers Museum Education Programs. Tickets are non-refundable.
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