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Lecture: African Fabrics: History, Culture & Creative Inspiration | July 25 12:00 - 1:30
Lecture: African Fabrics: History, Culture & Creative Inspiration | July 25 12:00 - 1:30
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African Fabrics: History, Culture & Creative Inspiration
Join Tisha Thorne of Sew Creative Lounge for an inspiring presentation exploring the beauty, history, and cultural significance of African fabrics in sewing and quilting. Through storytelling, garment and quilt samples, and fabric showcases, participants will learn about different African textiles, how they are used creatively in modern quilting and fashion, and ways to confidently incorporate them into their own projects.
Join Tisha Thorne of Sew Creative Lounge for an inspiring presentation exploring the beauty, history, and cultural significance of African fabrics in sewing and quilting. Through storytelling, garment and quilt samples, and fabric showcases, participants will learn about different African textiles, how they are used creatively in modern quilting and fashion, and ways to confidently incorporate them into their own projects.
We are so excited to welcome Tisha Thorne to Cottonwood for this fabulous lecture, after we saw her speak at QuiltCon this year to a packed ballroom! We hope that you will join us to give Tisha a warm welcome to Cottonwood!
Instructor Bio:
Tisha Thorne, co-owner of Sew Creative Lounge, is a certified sewing instructor who has been teaching locally in the DC area and throughout the country for more than two decades. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Tisha is passionate about teaching her students of all ages about sewing. She has led sewing programs at organizations such as the Howard University, Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center, Hancock Fabrics, Prince George's County Sports and Learning Complex, and more. Her mission is to teach the world to sew, one stitch at a time.
Tisha Thorne, co-owner of Sew Creative Lounge, is a certified sewing instructor who has been teaching locally in the DC area and throughout the country for more than two decades. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Tisha is passionate about teaching her students of all ages about sewing. She has led sewing programs at organizations such as the Howard University, Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center, Hancock Fabrics, Prince George's County Sports and Learning Complex, and more. Her mission is to teach the world to sew, one stitch at a time.
About Sew Creative Lounge:
Sew Creative Lounge is a vibrant creative community and educational space dedicated to preserving the art of sewing and quilting while teaching the world to sew one stitch at a time. Founded by Cecily Habimana and Tisha Thorne, Sew Creative Lounge offers in-person and virtual sewing and quilting classes, membership programs, curated African fabrics, and immersive cultural experiences centered around creativity, confidence, and community. From beginners learning their very first stitch to experienced makers expanding their skills, Sew Creative Lounge creates welcoming spaces where culture and creativity come together through sewing.
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Cancellation Policy
- All classes require registration and prepayment. Please check our website for our full class offering.
- Classes may be canceled for low registration or for events outside of our control (weather, etc.) - if this occurs, a full refund will be offered to any registered participants.
- There are no refunds for class cancellations. Any cancellations made 72 hours prior to the start of the class will be offered a “class credit” valid for six (6) months. There is no guarantee that the same class will be offered, and class credits are not transferable to store credit.
- Cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the class start or no shows will forfeit their registration fees in their entirety.
COMPLETING REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT FOR A CLASS INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CLASS POLICIES.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us at hi@cottonwoodinthepark.com.