Handmade Holidays

FWM Store Pop-up with Anthony Folks

December 21, 2024
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

A portrait of the artist Anthony Folks, a young Black man with a shaved head. He is wearing a light blue dress shirt with rolled sleeves. He is standing in front of an indigo sample.
Anthony Folks with an indigo sample. Photo credit: Courtesy of the artist.

Join artist and educator Anthony Folks to screenprint your own tote bag, hand-dipped in rich indigo. Each piece captures the beauty of bold indigo hues and unique shibori patterns, ensuring no two totes are alike. Preprinted totes with exclusive artist designs will also be available for purchase. Blending traditional techniques with contemporary design, Anthony’s expert guidance will leave you with an unforgettable keepsake and newfound skills. 

Event Information

December 21, 2024
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

FWM Store, First Floor

Included with free admission. Drop-ins welcome.

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About the Participants

A portrait of Anthony Folks, a young Black man with a bucket hat and short-sleeve white button-down shirt. He is standing in front of a printed artwork with hands reaching inward toward a blue water-like environment.

Anthony Folks is a multidisciplinary artist and dedicated museum educator. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) and a Master’s degree in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). As an artist and educator, his practice is deeply rooted in ethnography and anthropology, responding to research and his immediate surroundings. Anthony identifies as a “material culture maker,” creating art that is informed by cultural contexts. This methodology allows him to use human-crafted objects and environments as tools for understanding and exploration through art-based research. Anthony serves as the Teen Engagement Coordinator at the Fabric Workshop and Museum, where he works to inspire and mentor young artists. 

Learn more at anthonyfolks.com and follow his work on Instagram @b.c.e_saboteur