Crafting Conversations: talk & workshop with Mahawa Keita

Join us for an inspiring evening of making and conversation with Birmingham based artist Mahawa Keita. Hear the personal stories behind her work, her migration from Senegal through Gambia to the UK and how her textile pieces express self-identity, confidence, culture and memories.

We will also learn how to make African ‘stick dolls’ together, exploring our own stories through making and re-using materials to create our keepsakes. We will use simple techniques and no experience is necessary.

Crafting Conversations are small events, giving you the chance to meet artists and find out more about their practice through conversation, questions and making. Places are limited with priority booking for Craftspace+ members.

Mahawa is a textile artist and recent graduate of Birmingham City University, she was selected for In:Site 2022 and was part of the artists’ design team who developed the gift for the athletes of the Commonwealth Games and helped the people of Birmingham to create 4600 Gifts.

Tickets:

Craftspace + members free priority booking

Non-members: £8.00

Image: Mahawa Keita

Craftspace+

Membership of the Craftspace+ community gives you priority access to special events and activities. Craftspace+ offers insights to the rich and varied world of contemporary making; behind the scenes access and inspirational knowledge which sheds light on current and future making.