I'm passionate about working directly with stitchery groups in South Africa to create economic empowerment for women artisans. Purchasing their charming fabric art helps to put desperately needed funds into their hands
www.africanthreads.etsy.co
www.africanthreads.etsy.co
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- by Valerie Hearder
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'Ndebele dollsCreated about 3 months ago
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- Christmas show and Sale- Fathe...
195 Fairmont St. Mahone Bay, Nova S...
Saturday, November 28 at 10:00am - Christmas show & Sale
At my home
Saturday, November 28 at 10:50am
African Threads: Textiles in Support of Women in Africa
Hello friends!You are invited to come to my house during the Mahone Bay Father Christmas Festival for my Christmas Show & Sale : Mahone Bay Father Christmas Festival Weekends
November 28 & 29 10am to 5 pm
December 5&6 10am to 5 pm Location:
At my home 195 Fairmont Street, Mahone Bay. Last house on the lef...t, parking at the end of the road.
Embroidered tapestries, gorgeous Zulu bead jewellery, ceremonial beaded dolls and sale items.Beautiful hand crafts from women's groups in South Africa. The purchase of these goods helps create vital income for the women.
You are most welcome to drop-in, bring a friend, have tea & cookies. Come for a chat, to see the goods and find that unique Christmas gift.Read More
November 28 & 29 10am to 5 pm
December 5&6 10am to 5 pm Location:
At my home 195 Fairmont Street, Mahone Bay. Last house on the lef...t, parking at the end of the road.
Embroidered tapestries, gorgeous Zulu bead jewellery, ceremonial beaded dolls and sale items.Beautiful hand crafts from women's groups in South Africa. The purchase of these goods helps create vital income for the women.
You are most welcome to drop-in, bring a friend, have tea & cookies. Come for a chat, to see the goods and find that unique Christmas gift.Read More
Source: www.africanthreads.ca
Valerie Hearder is a textile artist, quilting teacher, and author of quilting books; her website features galleries of landscape, African skirt, and Newfoundland settlement art quilts, as well as information ...
African Threads: Textiles in Support of Women in Africa Nova Scotian friends... I'm on CTV tonight at 5:45 talking about the African Threads & Margot Sampson collaboration - hope you check it out.
African Threads: Textiles in Support of Women in Africa
Common Threads: weaving art with song! I'm joining forces with wonderful singer Margot Sampson in a concert celebrating the album Tapestry by Carole King. A beautiful display of South African tapestries will be shown. October 23rd - Atlantica Hotel Halifax - Book your dinner & show package online for only $54, ticket o...nline for $20 at: www.margotsampson.com 7:00pm concert starts at 7:30pmTickets at the door - $24For more information email: info@margotsampson.comRead More
African Threads: Textiles in Support of Women in Africa Here's a jaunty little slide show of dolls, embroideries and images of my trip to South Africa - be sure to check out the 6,000 year old baobab tree! Really! Hope you like the Zulu music that goes with it - you can press the + sign to speed up the slides. Enjoy
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Mary this is a very worthy cause, and the work is lovely and unique. I cherish my memories of a trip to Africa in 1993 ad meeting so many wonderful women there.
Irene Reising Oooo Love this beautiful work and the opportunity to help fellow women artisans. Thank you.
Rachel Biel Hi, Valerie! I finally got over here! Wonderful page! I added you on as a favorite to Rayela Art, too. Look forward to your updates.
Michelle Verbeeck love your african dolls!!!
African Threads: Textiles in Support of Women in Africa Made in South Africa, these dolls are very traditional. Yes, the women actually dress like the dolls!! Sangoma ( diviners) fertility dolls, bride dolls are all available for sale from me - send me an email or visit Etsy.
Lisa Shepard Stewart Very cool... My work is mostly concentrated on textiles from West Africa so it's nice to "come up for air" and see other approaches. The creativity of the Continent is boundless! ---- lisa - who can't wait to leave for Ghana again in just 15 days and 5 hours ; )
Dunn Christie
Poetic, organic and so feminine. I look forward to seeing more. I have used some african beads before in my work. Love to you all, especially the students!
Christie
African Threads: Textiles in Support of Women in Africa Thanks so much for becoming a Fan of my African Threads Page. This is one great way to support women artisans in South Africa.
Sandra M. Hankins Valerie, i'm looking forward to updates of your group. I was in Capetown, Port Elizabeth and JoBurg, South Africa last November for vacation. I love the country, but most importantly it's people. EVERYONE was so fantastic to me. I'm saving my pennies to go back again...
Diana Bracy Thanks for the invite, Valerie. I joined by just reading the comments. I have not even read all about the Women of Africa. I am looking forward to reading and learning more. The profile art is beautiful.
