Weave A Real Peace (WARP) September 14 presented by Kelsey Wiskirchen

Weave A Real Peace (WARP) — Zoom and in-person
September 14 @ 10:00 a.m. presented by Kelsey Wiskirchen
Weave A Real Peace (WARP) is an international organization with the mission of improving the quality of life of textile artisans worldwide. WARP’s Executive Director, Kelsey Wiskirchen, will share stories of connection and empowerment for women in weaving communities around the world. In Guatemala, India, Bolivia, Sardinia, Ghana, and many other countries, WARP members work to promote an appreciation of handwoven textiles, and a living wage for the weavers who make them.
The program will be an inspiring look at the work done to support the future of handweavers and textile artisans in communities around the world. Kelsey will also share information about WARP resources that may be of interest to MAFA members, including WARP’s artisan resource guide, emergency relief grants, and free monthly virtual programs. You can learn more about WARP at www.weavearealpeace.org.
Kelsey Wiskirchen, is a weaver, embroiderer, indigo dyer, and teacher. She has
volunteered with weaving cooperatives in Bolivia and South Africa, and has worked in a number of community outreach programs focused on textiles with art educators, underserved youth, and the refugee community. She holds an MFA in Fiber Art from Arizona State University, and now lives in Seagrove, North Carolina.