Live, Virtual Program: Story of Sweetgrass Basket Weaving

Event Details

Corey Alston is a profound story teller who has artfully crafted a many beautiful baskets since he was a teenager. Hear his amazing story about Sweetgrass Weaving and how this art form is kept alive and has improved over the decades. Alston will demonstrate how to weave while exploring why the Gullah Geechee heritage corridor in South Carolina is so unique.

Corey Alston is one of eight recipients in the 4th Annual Black History Banquet in Charleston, South Carolina. He owns the company called Gullah Woven. He was chosen as the weaver for the 2018 Sweetgrass Culture Arts Festival.

Free, registration is required.

Please be advised that the Library makes no warranties and/or representations concerning the virtual programs. Your decision to participate in the programs is an express consent on your part to waive any and all claims against the Library which may result from said participation and hereby release and discharge the City of Danbury/Danbury Public Library from any and all liabilities.

Event Type(s): History & Genealogy

Age Group(s): Adults

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(203) 797-4505

ytoma@danburyibrary.org

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