๐จ Patterns of Accra: Create & Connect
Overview
In Patterns of Accra: Create & Connect, youโll learn the centuries-old batik craft, a wax-resist dyeing technique that turns plain fabric into stunning, colorful patterns. Guided by skilled local artisans, youโll not only master the craft but also explore Adinkra symbols โ traditional West African motifs that carry deep meanings.
Discover symbols like Gye Nyame (the supremacy of God), Sankofa (learning from the past), and Duafe (beauty and cleanliness), and use them to create your own personalized batik design. This is more than making art โ itโs celebrating Ghanaian creativity, culture, and storytelling through textiles. By the end, youโll take home a handcrafted batik piece bursting with color, meaning, and Accraโs spirit.
โจ Learn the craft. Create the pattern. Connect with Accra.
Patterns of Accra โ Quick Batik Class Itinerary
10:00 AM โ Arrive at the batik studio ๐๏ธ
10:15 AM โ Introduction to batik, Adinkra symbols, and their meanings
10:30 AM โ Hands-on batik making session: wax, dye, stamping, and Adinkra application ๐จ
12:30 PM โ Lunch break: local Ghanaian cuisine ๐
1:30 PM โ Continue crafting your batik piece, incorporating symbols of choice
2:30 PM โ Show & tell: display your creation ๐ธ
3:00 PM โ Wrap-up & take home your handcrafted, symbolic batik ๐๏ธ