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Come to re-imagine what our future looks like & explore co-operative economics & collective workNyambi & blew kind are joining forces to bring Philly based business folk and other inspired individuals around the co-operative idea table. This is our second gathering, hoping to connect to more dreamers that would be interested before we close the group. Nyambi is a farmer, educator, and business woman of natural body care products. Running shop out of the Cherry St. Pier and having a strong voice in the co-operative movement in Philadelphia.blew kind is a cultivator of community and sustainability through entrepreneurship. She has

Join Maplewood Collective as we open the Mall for an evening of art, small businesses, vendors, live music, and good vibesSupport Germantown Philadelphia is being apart of a vibrant event! Lanterns welcome to walk about the outdoor mall in the evening to share in laughs, wine, art, and checking out the businesses on the Mall! If you are interested in vending please reach out to blew @ 267.428.7471 or maplewoodcollective@gmail.com

Come listen to Elizabeth Whatley as she shares her story and her process with her sculptures.Come listen to Elizabeth Whatley as she shares her story and her process with her sculptures. There will be a time for Q&As, tea, treats, and connection. All work displayed is for sale. See more at dgriot.co

Join tea expert, blew kind, to learn all the ins and outs of tea. origin. ethics. brewing methods. tasting. and pairingJoin tea expert, blew kind, to learn all the ins and outs of tea. origin. ethics. brewing methods. tasting. and pairing.blew kind has trained over 100 people in tea preparation over the past 14 years with her previous cafes Leotah's Place and Franny Lous Porch in Philadelphia. She loves the process, the connection to the land, and creating restful, energizing experiences for others around tea.This is a great opportunity for current baristas and managers to hone in their skills as

Come learn how to carve from raw wood! Participants will be led by expert Chief MoonHead and be able to take a kit home!Chief MoonHead, one of d'griot gallery's Spring resident artists, will be leading Participants to carve their own staff, spear, or dagger. Each will leave with their own carving kit to finish and create more at homeGeared toward 12yrs and up, younger youth must be accompanied by an adult.88*community funded tickets are not gauranteed. These are meant for folks that want to join but can't afford tickets, once registered, we will see if community folk can fund your

Come learn how to crochet and make your own hat! Participants will be led by resident artist Celeste PrestonCeleste Preston, one of d'griot gallery's Spring resident artists, will be leading attendees on how to start projects with a crochet needle and yarn using the “slip stitch”. The supplies that are needed are a crochet needle (aluminum may be easier to work with, smaller needles will take longer FYI) yarn and a positive mindset.​Learn from the best and bring all your questions and supplies!**Community Sponsored Tickets are NOT gauranteed. We will notify you if tickets were able to be sponsored by

We will be hosting a Garden Party every First Friday at d'griot gallery. Holistic Vendors + Food + Teas n' Juice + Afrobeat + Garden AbundanHello!We will be hosting a Garden Party every First Friday at d'griot gallery (soon to be holistic cafe!)Holistic Vendors + Food + Teas n' Juices + Afrobeat + Homegrown Abundance share table from local/backyard gardens.This is in network with a Germantown initiative of First Friday in Germantown and will be on the map as a destination for neighbors.This First Friday; June 7th from 5-8 we will also be celebrating the closing of our Spring Artists

We will be hosting a Garden Party every First Friday at d'griot gallery. Holistic Vendors + Food + Teas n' Juice + Afrobeat + Garden AbundanHello!We will be hosting a Garden Party every First Friday at d'griot gallery (soon to be holistic cafe!)Holistic Vendors + Food + Teas n' Juices + Afrobeat + Homegrown Abundance share table from local/backyard gardens.This is in network with a Germantown initiative of First Friday in Germantown and will be on the map as a destination for neighbors.This First Friday; June 7th from 5-8 we will also be celebrating the closing of our Spring Artists

d'griot is in a honeycomb campaign til mid July! Come through to hear more from blew and the Honeycomb crew on details of investing!d'griot is in a honeycomb campaign til mid July! Come through to hear more from blew and the Honeycomb crew on details of investing! We will be on Instgram Live and Zoom! blew will also be available to schedule a phone call to chat more! Look at the video/investment offer here!Follow d'griot on Instagram!Support blew is build out her community wellness cafe in the Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia!d'griot (pronounced “duh-gree-o”) stands as a vibrant homage to the

Led by G-Town based teaching artist, Logan Grant, learn new techniques, refine your craft, and connect with more people that love drawing.Led by G-Town based teaching artist, Logan Grant, learn new techniques, refine your craft, and connect with more people that love drawing.The youth will explore different individual and collective drawing activites, develop and work on their own personal projects, and produce their own gallery show for family and friends at the end of the program.Participants will be treated to a healthy snack provided by d'griot gallery.A one time supply fee of $15 is required at your first class. Encouragement

We will be hosting a Garden Party every First Friday at d'griot gallery. Holistic Vendors + Food + Teas n' Juice + Afrobeat + Garden AbundanHello!We will be hosting a Garden Party every First Friday at d'griot gallery (soon to be holistic cafe!)Wholistic Vendors + Artists + Food + Teas n' Juices + Afrobeat + Homegrown Abundance share table from local/backyard gardens.We are looking to partner with vendors centered in health and wellness and artists to collaborate with our mission as a healing community space. We are also growing our medicinal herb garden in the back of the gallery!

Collectively, we will explore some of the myths surrounding grief, obstacles to our grieving, and opportunities to honor our losses“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.”- bell hooksOur grief needs community to be witnessed, to be affirmed, to help us connect to our shared humanity. In our dominate culture, grieving is meant to be private; something we do behind closed doors and never talk about. We're encouraged to be strong, keep going, and move on as if our hearts aren't broken and our worlds aren't rearranged.On Friday, August 30th National Grief