African American Quilt Guild of Oakland's Annual Black History Month Family Workshop
The workshop is an annual event and a cornerstone of our Guild—educating our community on the significance and tradition of African American quilting. It takes on special significance this year, the 25th anniversary of the Guild. With this event, we also honor our founder, Esther Pancho, who died in January.
At a moment when the very idea that Black history is worth celebrating is under attack, the members of AAQGO will lead the community in making a quilt block in honor of Black History Month. Blocks will be hand-sewn. Guidance and supplies will be provided. All ages welcome and no prior experience is necessary.
The West Oakland Library has generously provided meeting space for the Guild over the years. This annual Black History Month Family Workshop is our way of thanking the Library for the services and resources they have shared with us.
About the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland
The mission of African American Quilt Guild of Oakland, founded in 2000, is to preserve and continue the tradition of quilting, promote fellowship among interested persons in all aspects of quilting, contribute to the knowledge and appreciation of fine quilting and quilts, and sponsor and support quilting activities through regular meetings and special events with the community.
The Guild’s logo is inspired by the Sankofa bird, symbolizing a Ghanaian concept that urges us to retrieve things from our past to inform our future.
