About

From Marlene Bennett Jones to Faith Ringgold, African American quilts, especially quilts made by the community of Gee’s Bend in Alabama, have had a historically strong influence on contemporary quilting. Drawing inspiration from the quilts of Gee’s Bend that are on display in the RA’s exhibition Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers: Black Artists from the American South, participants in this weekend workshop learn how to create quilts based on the expressive and improvisational quilting techniques used by the artists of Gee’s Bend. More traditional quilting techniques can often dictate the pattern, colour and form of the finished product, whereas in this workshop, participants embark on a creative journey of improvisational piecing that allows for experimentation and creativity.

Please note that the workshop is a two-day course and the ticket price covers both days. Minimum age 18. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact public.programmes@royalacademy.org.uk.