Make and Sip with Karen E. Griffin

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Create a 2D dress pattern art piece with Karen E. Griffin (KE), Artist in Residence at Englewood Arts Center. Wine and supplies provided.

Join Karen E. Griffin (KE), Artist in Residence at Englewood Arts Center, for the next Make and Sip at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures!Evening Program:An opportunity to connect with the exhibition Portraits of Childhood: Black Dolls from the Collection of Deborah Neff in a memorable way, participants will create a 2D art piece reflecting on the meaning of clothing and its relationship to identity. In this handcrafted experience, attendees will form 1-14”L x 11”W art piece using a dress pattern designed by Griffin, fabric, glue, buttons, and rickrack. No experience required. Bring your imagination and joyful heART.Art supplies, wine, and light refreshments will be provided.Doors open at 6PM for attendees to view <a href="https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/event/portraits-of-childhood-black-dolls/" title="https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/event/portraits-of-childhood-black-dolls/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Portraits of Childhood: Black Dolls from the Collection of Deborah Neff </a>before the workshop.This event is 21+About the Artist:To learn more about Griffin, her textile art, and her work as a Certified National Storyteller, please visit her website: <a href="https://artbyelewis.studio/" title="https://artbyelewis.studio/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://artbyelewis.studio/</a>This workshop is part of programming for the exhibition <a href="https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/event/portraits-of-childhood-black-dolls/" title="https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/event/portraits-of-childhood-black-dolls/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Portraits of Childhood: Black Dolls from the Collection of Deborah Neff. </a>The exhibition is supported by <a href="https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-tourist-development-fund-ntdf" title="https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-tourist-development-fund-ntdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund </a>and the <a href="https://www.hallfamilyfoundation.org/" title="https://www.hallfamilyfoundation.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hall Family Foundation.</a>

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