Mantra Mondays
Come through and take 2-hours to work independently on your handcraft. Make time to create.
Come through and take 2-hours to work independently on your handcraft. Make time to create.
Nigerian bead art Artist: Oluwaseyi Awoyomi Explore the traditions of bead art and learn the design elements, assembly and finish a handmade wall hanging. Materials included
Fabric Marbling on Silk & Cotton Fiber artist: Omi Gray Manipulate paints, stencils, water and yes shaving cream to design colorful patterns on silk and cotton by layering multiple vibrant colors.
Nigerian Nine Patch Artist: Oluwaseyi Awoyomi Turn vibrant fabrics into a unique pillow sham to adorn your home. Materials included
Artist: Omi Gray Learn to manipulate basic crochet stitches, wire and beads to design a one-of-a-kind necklace. Prerequisite: Knowledge of crochet stitches. Materials included
Botanical Print Silk Scarf Fiber artist: Omi Gray Explore an eco-printing technique which utilizes natural elements like leaves, eucalyptus and flowers to design and create printed textiles. Materials included.
Adire Alabere Artist: Oluwaseyi Awoyomi A stitch resist technique that garners some of the most stunning indigo fabric patterns. Materials included
Harlem Needle Arts and artist Elan Cadiz will provide creative mask making (12pm-3pm) at the 19th African Film Festival’s Annual Family Day Celebration at Governors Island! All ages are invited to join AFF for a variety of free activities, including storytelling, double-dutch, arts and crafts, dance and drum workshops led by world-renowned instructors, and a […]
Celebrate Tradition, Creativity, and Community at the Painted Threads Festival! Step into the world of textiles and storytelling at Harlem’s third annual PAINTED THREADS FESTIVAL, a free, family-friendly MAKER DAY where generations come together through the art of fabric and design. Engaging in cultural arts isn’t just about creativity, it’s a way to honor heritage, […]
Join us for a fiber day trip to the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Enjoy a full day exploring one of the region’s most beloved fiber arts events, featuring sheep, wool, yarn, handmade goods, demonstrations, vendors, food, and community. Whether you knit, crochet, spin, weave, felt, or simply […]
What is Mantra Mondays? Mantra Mondays is an opportunity to GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO CREATE. Pause, reset, and start the week with renewed focus, encouragement, and connection to a supportive community. Pack a portable hand project up and join us for #MantraMondays.
What is Mantra Mondays? Mantra Mondays is an opportunity to GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO CREATE. Pause, reset, and start the week with renewed focus, encouragement, and connection to a supportive community. Pack a portable hand project up and join us for #MantraMondays.