{"product_id":"beyond-the-body-african-textiles-as-decorative-art","title":"Beyond the Body: African Textiles as Decorative Art","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAfrican cloth has always done more than clothe the body. Beyond the Body explores the tradition of African textiles made for decoration, from their history to making a wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTaught online through Ngande Textiles, this is a short course in three parts: two live lectures and a full workshop recording from Accra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLecture 1: History \u0026amp; Origins\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 hour 30 minutes, live with Q\u0026amp;A)\u003cbr\u003eThe history of locally made African textiles used for decoration, how they were made, and how they were used across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLecture 2: Fabric in Interior Design\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 hour 30 minutes, live with Q\u0026amp;A)\u003cbr\u003eHow these textiles have been used in interior design, locally and globally, from traditional settings into contemporary spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop: The Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 hour, recorded)\u003cbr\u003eA full recording of how a batik wall hanging is made in Accra, led by makers there. You’ll see the process of making a textile piece built specifically for decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRecordings of both lectures are included, so you can rewatch anytime.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/1082\/2214\/files\/Article_2_Left.png?v=1792020758\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/1082\/2214\/files\/Collage_Right.png?v=1792020765\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/1082\/2214\/files\/Collage_Right_2.png?v=1792020770\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/1082\/2214\/files\/Letter_from_the_Editor_Right.png?v=1792020792\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey dates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnrollment: October 15 to October 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourse goes live: October 31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive lectures: Sunday, November 1 and Sunday, November 8 at 1 pm EST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnyone curious about African textile traditions, interior design, or batik, including artists, designers, collectors, and makers. No prior experience is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnrollment closes October 30 and will not reopen until the live sessions have wrapped. Lifetime access to the course content is included once you enroll.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRefund policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the nature of digital content and live sessions, all sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds once you have enrolled. Please make sure the course is right for you before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/1082\/2214\/files\/Article_1_Left.png?v=1792020780\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NgandeTextiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44512133840974,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/1082\/2214\/files\/Copy_of_Copy_of_Lead_Marketing_Template_With_Mockups_Instagram_Post_Instagram_Post_4_5.png?v=1792116088","url":"https:\/\/ngandetextiles.com\/products\/beyond-the-body-african-textiles-as-decorative-art","provider":"NgandeTextiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}