Crochet Circle
with Dwayne Lawson-Brown
Join Dwayne Lawson-Brown, also known as the Crochet Kingpin, for Crochet Circle at Phillips@THEARC. Inspired by the work of Sam Gilliam, this program connects art at The Phillips Collection with crochet and conversation.
During the June and July sessions, participants will also have the opportunity to see Dwayne’s work in progress, developed in response to Sam Gilliam’s Sierra from The Phillips Collection.
All skill levels and ages are welcome. Advanced participants are encouraged to bring fiber arts projects they are currently working on, while beginners can receive basic crochet instruction. Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided, along with refreshments.
This series forms part of Art-Play-Practice, a dynamic new program from Phillips@THEARC.
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
