About this Event
MahoganyBooks and The MOCHA Butterfly® invite the community to experience Black Books Matter: The Wearable Art Weekend, a two-day celebration of books, creativity, personal style, and self-expression.
Guests can customize a favorite Black Books Matter T-shirt or sweatshirt, shop Black Books Matter apparel from Mahogany Books, and transform their piece into one-of-a-kind wearable art.
SATURDAY, November 7 @ Woodmore Towne Centre
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Black Books Matter Transformation Workshop
Registration: $35 per person
This hands-on creative workshop invites participants to become the designer.
Led by Nikki Warren, Founder and Creative Leader of The MOCHA Butterfly®, registered participants will learn creative techniques for cutting, styling, embellishing, and transforming a Black Books Matter T-shirt or sweatshirt into a piece that reflects their individual style.
Registration Includes
- Guided creative instruction
- Cutting and reconstruction techniques
- Styling and design assistance
- Access to workshop tools
- Curated standard embellishments and materials
- Hands-on assistance throughout the creative process
Guests may bring their own Black Books Matter T-shirt or sweatshirt or purchase one from MahoganyBooks. Black Books Matter sweatshirts are available for $40 each, with garment purchases paid separately to MahoganyBooks.
Garment is not included in the $35 registration fee.
Select premium embellishments may be available for an additional fee.
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SUNDAY, November 8 @ National Harbor
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Black Books Matter Customization Bar
Stop by the Black Books Matter Customization Bar and have your Black Books Matter T shirt or sweatshirt personally remixed by Nikki Warren of The MOCHA Butterfly®.
Guests choose their level of customization, from creative cutting and reconstruction to statement embellishments and wearable-art details.
$30 T-shirt / $35 Sweatshirt
A detailed transformation combining creative cutting with a curated selection of embellishments.
Optional Premium Embellishments: Additional $5–$15, paid separately on site.
Guests may bring their own Black Books Matter garment or purchase apparel from MahoganyBooks.
Garment purchase is separate from customization pricing.
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FULL WEEKEND EXPERIENCE | $60
The Weekend Experience includes:
Saturday @ Woodmore Towne Centre: Admission to the Black Books Matter Transformation Workshop, where participants create and customize another piece with Nikki's guidance.
Sunday @ National Harbor: One customization of a Black Books Matter T-shirt or sweatshirt by the designer
Optional Premium Embellishments: Additional $5–$15, paid separately on site.
Two Days. Two Experiences. Your Style.
Black Books Matter: The Wearable Art Weekend
MahoganyBooks × The MOCHA Butterfly®
Event venue & nearby stays
MahoganyBooks - National Harbor, 121 American Way, Oxon Hill, United States
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