Name: It's in the Bag
Start: 2024-07-20T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-20T12:00:00-04:00
Location: 125 Dale Dr

Reconnect with an old southern African American tradition of hand-making small drawstring bags from natural materials like flannel.
About this Event

Ages 14 and up

$20 if you need materials and $10 if you will bring your own flannel, sewing needle, thread, and string

Reconnect with an old southern African American tradition of hand-making small drawstring bags from natural materials like flannel. Used originally as medicine or charm bags, these uniquely American adornments were sometimes referred to as a nation sack, gris-gris, toby, jack, hand, trick or mojo bag when fastened to one's person to do conjure work. Each participant will leave with their own handmade drawstring bag to use for holding whatever cherished items they wish.