Spinning a Yarn
with Dwayne Lawson-Brown
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for the Community Crochet Circle led by Dwayne Lawson-Brown (also known as the Crochet Kingpin). Each month, Mr. Lawson-Brown presents a crochet garment or object he has created in response to an artwork from The Phillips Collection.
In March, he will share his interpretation of Untitled #100 (Africa Series) by Vivian Browne. The session will begin with a brief introduction to the artwork led by a Phillips Educator, followed by time for collective making and conversation. Refreshments will be provided.
All skill levels and ages are welcome. Advanced participants are invited to bring fiber arts projects that they are working on while beginners can receive basic instructions on crocheting. Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided.
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.
Learn more about Spinning a Yarn and Dwayne on the blog
IMAGE: Participants at Spinning a Yarn: Crochet Circle at Phillips@THEARC
