Gullah Rag Quilting: No-Sew Story Quilts Class with Cookie Washington
Gullah Rag Quilting is a traditional folk art developed by the Gullah and Geechee people of the South Carolina and Georgia Sea Islands. Dating back to the antebellum period, this no-sew technique used scraps of worn clothing and grain or feed sacks to create warm, durable quilts for families. In this class, students will learn the cultural history and hands-on techniques of Gullah rag quilting while honoring its roots in resilience, storytelling, and resourcefulness. Participants will cut fabric strips, work them into a loose-weave base, and create a small sample piece while beginning a tote or rug. The course honors teaching an updated approach suitable for contemporary makers. Torreah “Cookie” Washington is a fourth-generation needleworker and nationally recognized fiber artist.
$60 (Eventbrite) + $25 materials