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Join Quilter Artist and Keeper of the Culture, Cookie Washington for a Gullah Rag Rug class. Washington will provide an interactive demonstration of Rag Rug technique honoring Gullah artist Sharon Cooper-Murray “The Gullah Lady.” Passed down generation by generation, this technique traditionally combined feed and grain sacks with rag strips to make unique quilts.This is a 4-hour “no sew” class utilizing special tools. Participants will each receive their own 9x9 inch square of burlap and will also contribute to a community rug. Lunch will be provided to participants.
Tickets are all-inclusive and include:
Participant Lunch
Base Fabric
Sub-cut African print fabrics and neutral color muslin or broadcloth
Participants are strongly encouraged to bring additional bits of clothing or scrap fabric. All necessary tools will be provided for the workshop.
Registration is required. Classes with insufficient enrollment may be canceled. Students will be notified in advance and full refunds or the opportunity to transfer to another workshop will be offered. Student cancellations must be requested 48 hours in advance for a refund minus $10 administration fee. Full registration fee may be transferred to a future workshop or other adult program. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in a forfeiture of the workshop fee.
$55 for Museum Members | $85 for Non-members.
Register online or call 843-722-2996 ext. 235.
This workshop is sponsored by the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29403
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