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“Threads of Resilience” Workshops

  • Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 2410 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA, 23607 United States (map)

Threads of Resilience” Community Quilt Workshops

-       8/7/26 from 5-8pm, drop-in anytime

-       8/8/26 from 11am-2:30pm, drop-in anytime

-       8/14/26 from 5-8pm, drop-in anytime

Description: The tapestry of our shared history is woven not by a single thread, but through the collective memories, struggles, and triumphs of an entire community. You are cordially invited to take your place in this unfolding narrative at the Community Quilt Creation Workshops, a profoundly moving, free collaborative art experience guided by visionary multidisciplinary artist Christopher Diont'e.

 

On August 7th, 8th and 14th, patrons of all generations will gather to contribute to a monumental community quilt; a living repository of ancestral legacy and personal identity. By bringing pieces of old garments, treasured textiles, or heirloom fabrics, each participant will literally sew their family history into a collective masterpiece.

 

This workshop transcends simple craft; it is a sacred act of communal restoration, honoring the resilient foundations of our past while stitching together a vibrant, unified vision for the future.

Earlier Event: August 14
Watercolor Painting
Later Event: August 14
Acrylic Painting