# Event Details - **Event Name**: Family First: Carry Your Story: Custom Canvas Tote Art Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Design and personalize reusable canvas tote bags in a hands-on workshop celebrating creativity, self-expression, and everyday art.About this EventIn this Canvas Tote Design workshop, participants will explore visual storytelling by creating their own custom-designed canvas bags using fabric markers, acrylic paint, stamps, and stencils. The workshop focuses on personal expression through imagery,symbols, patterns, and color rather than traditional writing or collage formats.Participants will begin by brainstorming ideas inspired by their daily lives, interests, and personal style, such as favorite places, objects they carry, hobbies, or abstract representations of identity.Guided prompts will help participants translate ideas into simple visual designs, including activities like sketching icon-based “personal logos,”creating repeating pattern motifs, and experimenting with color combinations that reflect mood or meaning. Once designs are planned, participants will transfer their artwork onto canvas tote bags, learning basic techniques for painting on fabric and layering visual elements for impact. The workshop will conclude with a sharing session where participants can present their finished tote bags and reflect on their design choices. The result is a functional, wearable piece of art that expresses individuality in a practical and accessible way. No prior art experience is necessary, and all activities are designed to be beginner-friendly and adaptable for different age groups.For directions and parking, click here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/family-first-carry-your-story-custom-canvas-tote-art-workshop/100001993545895438 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 13.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture - **lat**: 35.22337329999999 - **long**: -80.84822020000001 - **full address**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Family First: Carry Your Story: Custom Canvas Tote Art Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d833f8fae02f884cc763577f0e676b58bf55db6361926f3e2fc4b2976b841c09-rimg-w1200-h800-dcb89868-gmir.jpg?v=1786157241 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Family First: Carry Your Story: Custom Canvas Tote Art Workshop being held? - **A:** Family First: Carry Your Story: Custom Canvas Tote Art Workshop takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Family First: Carry Your Story: Custom Canvas Tote Art Workshop? - **A:** Family First: Carry Your Story: Custom Canvas Tote Art Workshop is organized by Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Family First: Carry Your Story: Custom Canvas Tote Art Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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