Spinning a Yarn
with Dwayne Lawson-Brown
Join our Community Crochet Circle led by Dwayne Lawson-Brown (aka the Crochet Kingpin), where the worlds of ekphrastic poetry, visual art, and textile craft intertwine. Each month, we will select a work of art from The Phillips Collection as inspiration for our crochet projects. Let your imagination unfurl as we stitch stories inspired by the beauty of visual art, one loop at a time.
All skill levels and ages are welcome. Seasoned crocheters are invited to bring projects they are working on while beginners can receive basic instructions on crocheting. Bring your own materials if you have them. Additional yarn and crochet hooks will be available upon request.
Learn more about Spinning a Yarn and Dwayne on the blog
Upcoming Community Crochet Circle dates: October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8
About Dwayne Lawson-Brown
Born and raised in Washington, DC, Dwayne Lawson-Brown, aka the Crochet Kingpin, is an author, playwright, and arts administrator for the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Dwayne has performed and hosted at many venues including The Kennedy Center, Woolly Mammoth Theater, Keegan Theater, The Strathmore, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and Spit Dat DC. Crowned 2021 DMV “Male Poet Of The Year,” ultimately, Dwayne’s goal is to invite folks to feel again. As a fiber artist, Dwayne has vended at many events and hosted workshops for esteemed entities including the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum and Words, Beats, and Life.
IMAGE: Dwayne Lawson-Brown leading the Spinning a Yarn: Crochet Circle at Phillips@THEARC
