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Felted Nkisi Workshop

Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM - Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 2:00 PM (PT)

San Francisco, CA

Felted Nkisi Workshop

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Member Ended $45.00 $2.12
Non-Member Ended $55.00 $2.37
Single Session Member Ended $20.00 $1.49
Single Session Non-Member Ended $30.00 $1.74

Event Details

Nkisi  literally translates as "sacred medicine in the Kongo language of Central Africa. The term Nkisi is the general name for a variety of objects used throughout the Congo Basin and are thought to contain spiritual powers used for healing and protection.

 

In this 3 day workshop, participants will learn needle felting techniques to create the structure for a felted Nkisi doll, as well as various methods to add decorative elements including healing charms and various African symbols in order to finish the Nkisi.

 

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

 

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED