Category: Culture

A Wonderful Kente Weaving Educational Workshop for East Farms Elementary School Students

June 5, 2023

Just before the Memorial Day weekend, Kwasi Asare was back in his groove, doing Kente weaving workshops with elementary, middle school and high school students. Kwasi put on his Kente Weaving Educational workshop for 4th graders at East Farms Elementary School in Farmington, Connecticut on Thursday, May 25th; he did a series of 4 one-hour … More A Wonderful Kente Weaving Educational Workshop for East Farms Elementary School Students

Kente Cloth – A Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day!

May 9, 2023

Friends – Kente cloth is one of the best gifts you can give your mother on Mother’s Day! Kwasi Asare’s handmade, authentic Kente cloths are a gift representing African culture, heritage and dignity. Kente cloths can be used as wall hangings, or for household décor on tables, chairs and couches – or as personal, wearable … More Kente Cloth – A Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day!

A Kente Cloth Education Workshop for East Farms Elementary School, Farmington, Connecticut

April 24, 2023

Once again Kwasi Asare is doing one of his favorite activities – doing hands-on workshops teaching children about Kente cloth and the history and culture of Kente weaving! On Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 9 am at East Farms Elementary School in Farmington, Connecticut, Kwasi will bring his small looms into the classroom and teach … More A Kente Cloth Education Workshop for East Farms Elementary School, Farmington, Connecticut

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Africa and Ghana

April 5, 2023

Once again, we are seeing the cultural influence of Kente cloth with politicians, in the national news. During their recent visit to Ghana, a lot of people got a big kick out of watching Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff wrapped in a full Kente robe, while Vice President Kamala Harris draped a much smaller Kente cloth … More Vice President Kamala Harris visits Africa and Ghana

Exploring Kente Weaving, History and Culture for Black History Month 2023

February 2, 2023

Once again, Black History Month is here and this is a great time for schools, churches and community organizations to explore the history, beauty and artistry of Kente cloth! As always, Kente master weaver Kwasi Asare is available for both online and live workshops and presentations on Kente during Black History Month. Kwasi’s live workshops … More Exploring Kente Weaving, History and Culture for Black History Month 2023

Kwasi Asare’s Kente Weaving Workshop in Pontiac, Michigan

May 17, 2022

Kwasi Asare was at the Pontiac Arts Center on May 5-8, 2022 for a special presentation and workshop on Kente weaving. A great time was had by all! Hello Friends – Kwasi had a wonderful and joyous weekend workshop at the Pontiac Arts Center in Pontiac, Michigan!!! There was a diverse crowd at the three … More Kwasi Asare’s Kente Weaving Workshop in Pontiac, Michigan

Kwasi Asare holds Special Community Weaving Workshop at Roots Charter School in Washington, D.C.

March 11, 2022

Friends – this past weekend Kwasi did a Kente weaving workshop at Roots Charter School, in Washington, D.C. The workshop was quite a success and had a very positive atmosphere! There were people of all ages – from elementary school children and young teenagers to community elders. Everyone had a great time learning how to … More Kwasi Asare holds Special Community Weaving Workshop at Roots Charter School in Washington, D.C.

CourseCraft is Shutting Down – Kwasi’s Online Course is Transitioning to a New Platform

March 7, 2022

Hello Friends – During these past two years, Kwasi used the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to create the world’s first online Kente weaving course. Despite that being a wonderful achievement, we regret to inform you that the platform Kwasi originally selected, will be closing down in early April of this year. This is an … More CourseCraft is Shutting Down – Kwasi’s Online Course is Transitioning to a New Platform

Kwasi’s Asare offers Kente Presentations and Workshops at Roots Charter School and other Organizations

February 26, 2022

Hello Friends – We hope you have been keeping warm and in good spirits during this winter season. This past weekend Kwasi did a virtual presentation and educational workshop on the history and background of Kente weaving and its cultural evolution in our modern era for the Pontiac Center of Arts and Culture in Pontiac, … More Kwasi’s Asare offers Kente Presentations and Workshops at Roots Charter School and other Organizations