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Afro-Garden Party @ d’griot

d'griot gallery 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Crochet 101: Make your own Beanie Hat

d'griot gallery 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Wood Carving Workshop

d'griot gallery 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

The Art of Tea

d'griot gallery 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Co-operative Business Talk w/ blew & nyambi

d'griot gallery 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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