February 6, 2011
REMINDER! Come to Steve’s Sew & Vac in King of Prussia, PA TODAY, where I’ll present TEXTILES & CRAFTS OF GHANA from 1 to 2:30pm, followed by ON THE GO! HANDBAG TIPS & TRICKS, from 3:30 to 5pm. For those who so indulge, you can still be home in time for the Super Bowl ( …Who’s playing again??)
Today’s event details: www.stevessewandvac.com
Check out all of Cultured Expressions’ upcoming events for Winter/Spring 2011. Hope to see you soon!
January 20, 2011
Join Cultured Expressions for our second Textile & Craft Tour of Ghana, taking place September 15-27, 2011! It’s the perfect adventure if you love African fabrics, beads, embellishments. Quilters, sewing enthusiasts, decorators, dollmakers and crafters will experience hands-on workshops, sightseeing, cultural exchanges with local artists, various “shopportunities” and much more. Don’t miss this one!
The brochure is now available, so download, share it with your friends, and come along on an unforgettable adventure ; )
Pictured are a few of last year’s trip participants and one of our featured batik artist presenters. To see more pix from the 2010 trip, visit Cultured Expressions!
January 14, 2011
We’ve just completed the 2011 Events Brochure! If you and your group are looking for a unique creative experience, consider the excitement of African fabrics & trims, for decorating. quilting, sewing & crafts! Create with cotton batiks, mudcloth, kuba, korhogo, recycled beads, brass embellishments and more. Visit CulturedExpressions.com, or LIKE us on Facebook!
January 7, 2011
Cultured Expressions is pleased to announce that 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of Global Expressions: Decorating with Fabrics from Around the World by Lisa Shepard. Featuring African sadza batik, Indian block printing, Japanese sashiko, Turkish marbled fabrics and other textile traditions, the book provides a “world tour in fabric” as it introduces readers to the authentic textiles, and offers step-by-step projects using them.
Global Expressions is Lisa’s first followup book to African Accents, which was released in 1999, marking its 10th anniversary in 2009.
December 31, 2010
Cultured Expressions Leather Jacket Remake
Here’s an idea that was churning in my mind for months. Finally I took the time to execute it. I repurposed an old leather jacket into a handbag and a shorter bolero-length jacket. In true Cultured Expressions style, I finished the bag with a brass adinkra symbol. This symbol, NKYINKYIN, means adapting to new roles, much like the jacket that was transformed. Enjoy the photos of the process & additional notes. For more tips on making handbags, check out On the Go! Designing Accessories with Cultural Style
December 22, 2010
If you love African fabrics, beads and embellishments, be sure to check out the Cultured Expressions EVENT CALENDAR – we’ve just confirmed exciting events for Winter & Spring 2011, from trunk shows to vendor booths to workshops to lectures, even two events at the CE Studio, taught by very special gust instructors in April — Join Us!!!
September 11, 2010
Please feel free to check out CULTURED EXPRESSIONS on Facebook, for the latest updates and the occasional free prize drawing!
August 15, 2010
Here’s a late-summer special from Cultured Expressions featuring a selection of our exclusive Jacquard Batiks from Ghana! Shown here is the first of 3 pages. Make your selections and follow the ordering instructions. These novelty weave 100% cottons are perfect for quilting, crafts, fashion, headwraps, totes & bags, home decor & more! Just $12.75 per yard. Order today!
August 5, 2010
July 17, 2010
It’s time to get back to basics at Cultured Expressions, so we’re offering our signature workshop, African Mosaic Quilting, on Saturday, August 7 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the CE Studio in Rahway, NJ! Using 2″ squares of African fabric prints & batiks, you’ll create a unique art piece that can later be transformed into a wall hanging, pillow, handbag or other craft. The workshop fee of $75 includes the African Mosaic kit, individualized instruction, and all-day refreshments. To register, call 866-MUDCLOTH or email info@CulturedExpressions.com.
