Spirit Dancers Doll Workshop – Handmade Cultural Creations – Small (9"-12")

Spirit Dancers Doll Workshop 

 Every Stitch Tells a Story, Every Doll Dances.

Step into creativity, culture, and storytelling with our Spirit Dancers Doll Workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll design and bring to life your own Spirit Dancer cloth doll — a beautifully handmade figure full of movement, personality, and cultural inspiration.

In this workshop, you will have (4) 9"-12" designs to choose from to create, and by the end, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind Spirit Dancer doll, ready to display, gift, or keep as a cherished keepsake. Estimated duration: 7 hours

Location: 

Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum                   337 Dargon Place SW                                                     Atlanta, GA 30310

What You’ll Need to Bring

• Sewing machine & basic sewing tools (scissors, pins, hand needle, thread)
• Fabric for body & skirt (2/3 yard)
• Optional extras: Earrings, or accessories for your doll’s unique style

What’s Included

• Full doll pattern
• High-quality Poly-fil stuffing
• Cowrie shells, seed beads, jewelry wire, and limited colors of raffia ribbon.          (see picture in photos)

This workshop is beginner-friendly and designed for anyone who loves functional, cultural, and handmade projects. You’ll learn step-by-step sewing techniques and ways to customize your holder. By the end, you’ll leave with a completed bag holder that’s practical, eco-friendly, and full of charm — a true Lady with a Purpose.

Perfect for home crafters, families, and gift makers, this workshop combines creativity, culture, and function in a fun, meaningful experience.