In November 2020 Kwasi Asare created the WORLD’S FIRST ONLINE KENTE WEAVING COURSE. As the world had gone into quarantine to try to contain the COVID-19 virus, Kwasi channeled his energy and focus inward as he wanted to create new opportunities for people all over the world to learn the basics of Kente weaving with his own specially designed small loom. The result was an video format class that empowers people of all ages and backgrounds to watch their own Kente cloth creations to come to life by their own work on a small loom. This online course is a wonderful opportunity for individuals as well as schools, churches and community organizations to have firsthand experience and introduction to Kente.
Kwasi originally collaborated with CourseCraft as an online platform to host his Kente weaving course, but unfortunately, CourseCraft shut down its website portal in April 2022. After exploring various alternatives, Kwasi decided to reorganize his materials and he is now distributing the course directly online using his own videos. Through this series users get their own small loom with a starter pack of colorful threads and a series of 11 videos that teach various aspects of Kente weaving. In Kwasi’s course you will learn:
Video 1: Intro
Video 2: Arithmetic Progression*
Video 3: Making the Warp
Video 4: Plain (Basic) Weave
Video 5: Plain Weave (Part 2)
Video 6: Fibonacci Sequence*
Video 7: Double Shuttle Design
Video 8: Mixed Design
Video 9: Design Steps
Video 10: More Advanced Cross Designs
Video 11: Removing Your Bookmark/Bracelet
The cost for the Kente weaving video course is $50, with an additional $80 for the loom, for a total of $130. This also includes a starter package of colored threads that you will use to begin weaving. Kwasi also provides personal online Zoom or Facetime support as needed, to help you get started or answer questions. The course fees are one-time costs; once you buy the course and the small loom and the videos are yours to use for as many times as you want. The Kente video instruction series provides essentially a lifetime access to comprehensive instructional materials that will provide you with an endless variation of learning possibilities with Kente designs. You can make your Kente designs as beautiful, intricate and aesthetically pleasing as you desire! Replacement threads can easily be bought at any local Walmart, Michael’s or a fabric store. Once you purchase the course, the small loom and starter pack will be mailed to you directly and Kwasi will provide you with a link to download the video series.
The Kente Weaving Course along with the small loom can be purchased via Zelle, CashApp, Venmo or PayPal. Contact Kwasi directly at kwasister@gmail.com to inquire about the Kente Weaving Course and the small looms.
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Kwasi Asare: Master Kente Weaver, Mathematician, African Sage & Teacher 