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.
Community Crochet Circle dates: June 5, July 10, August 7, September 4
About Dwayne Lawson-Brown
A Southeast DC native, Dwayne is a fashion designer, poet, host of the longest running open mic series in DC, Spit Dat, rapper, break-dancer, advocate for youth, and HIV educator. Their poems were published in 2022 Pride Poems, they co-authored the Helen Hayes nominated play, From Gumbo to Mumbo, and they are an editor of the literary magazine Bourgeon.
IMAGE: Dwayne Lawson-Brown teaching crochet at Phillips after 5.
