Saturday, February 11, 2023 2pm – 4pm
Free! Materials provided but space is limited.
You have one last chance to join us for our final workshop during this year’s doll exhibition on Saturday, February 11 with artist Aiysha Sinclair. All materials will be provided. The is a FREE workshop. We will begin promptly at 2pm. Please plan to arrive early to search for parking.
Children’s Book Author and Doll Artist Aiysha Sinclair is excited to lead a doll making workshop at the William Grant Still Arts Center for the 42nd annual Black Doll Show.
Aiysha has been making dolls since she was a small child, creating from found materials, cloth, corn husks, felt and a spark of inspiration!
For this workshop we will be creating fairy dolls together!
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