LEARN TO WEAVE KENTE

Kente weaving is a traditional craft that has been passed down through generations in Ghana. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of Kente cloth are truly mesmerizing. It is amazing to see the skill and precision that goes into creating each piece. Kente weaving is not just a form of art, but also a symbol of cultural identity and pride. Let's celebrate the beauty and heritage of Kente weaving!

ABOUT THE EWE KENTE FOUNDATION

Bob Dennis, the director, is one of Bobo’s sons. He is a master weaver and a promoter of Kente cloth and the author of the book “The Pride of Ewe Kente". Bob has exhibited his Kente cloths and taught several workshops both in Ghana and abroad. With this expertise he aims to promote and deepen the culture of weaving, encourage skills development and creativity. The foundation offers a quiet, welcoming learning environment for learners that fosters community living.

We weave and sell Kente cloths and other merchandise.

Kente cloth has become a kind of generic name for strip woven cloth. For over 2000 years, strip weaving has been the domestic industry of village families of both the Ashanti and Ewe cultures of Ghana.

Kente cloth has become the traditional fabric of Ghana, and it has the same ready identity as tartans have to Scotland.

WEAVING WORKSHOP COURSE

SECTION 1: Learn the basics of weaving
This will introduce you to all the basic methods of weaving, yarn preparations, winding/spinning, warp laying and threading the loom.

SECTION 2: Project Planning
This section involves the structure of the types of weaves, and their weaving techniques.

SECTION 3: WARP DESIGN
This section puts your creativity to test. We learn about color theory and the architecture of design. We explore threadings and tie-ups.

SECTION 4: EXPLORING THE TECHNIQUES OF PLAIN WEAVES
This section takes an in depth look at the plain weave structure and pushes the boundaries of plain weave (warp faced weave) and supplementary warp.

SECTION 5: THE STRUCTURE DESIGNS PATTERN WEAVES
This section dives into the world of pattern weaves, weft faced, warp faced, double weaves, and float weaves and symbols. It teaches you how to maintain even tension, firm and even selvedges for creating successful cloth.

SECTION 6: Have fun weaving on the Baby loom and the W.A.T. loom.

SECTION 7: CLASS HISTORY
This is another amazing section where we take a retrospective look at the history surrounding this seductive art. You will learn and enjoy classes at the foundation.

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