The African art workshop is open to children ages 7 and up who are accompanied by an adult. In the Feb. 5 workshop, children will learn about Adinkra symbols that have been in use in Ghana for hundreds of years. The Feb. 26 workshop will introduce the indigo adire cloth of the Yoruba. Wearing old clothes is recommended.
The Yoruba of southwest Nigeria make the popular indigo adire cloth by drawing intricate designs in starch paste and when dry, dipping the cloth in dark blue dye. Learn the technique of resist dyeing, create your own symbols and meanings, and make a head-tie.
The Adinkra symbols were traditionally stamped in repeated designs on long panels of hand-woven cloth that were sewn together to create the great adinkra cloths worn by Asante royalty. Today, the people of Ghana wear these beautiful cloths on special occasions. Discover the meaning of these symbols and create your own message.