Join us for a beading workshop with artist Demetri Broxton inspired by the beadwork in Lhola Amira: Facing the Future. This class will introduce you to the beaded backstitch, the most common technique used for bead embroidery. Using a variety of seed beads, you will create your own beaded patch. We will explore the power of color to add dimension, meaning, and mood to artwork. No prior experience is required. This is an excellent class for beginners as well as more advanced embroiderers who want to push their practice to the next level.

See Broxton’s work in Crafting Radicality: Bay Area Artists from the Svane Gift, on view July 22 through December 31, 2023.

About Demetri Broxton

Demetri Broxton is the senior director of education at Museum of the African Diaspora and an artist based in Oakland, CA. His textile sculptures reflect his connection to the sacred art of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, the beading traditions of New Orleans Black maskers, and his love of hip hop and graffiti. He is represented by Patricia Sweetow Gallery in Los Angeles, CA.

COVID-19 guidance 

Masking is strongly recommended, but no longer required for members of the public or employees 

Ticket info

Free. This event is full. Tickets will be released to walk-ins starting at 11:10 am.

Contact info

Public Programs
publicprograms@famsf.org
415.750.7694