# Event Details - **Event Name**: Adinkra Textile Printing Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Create your own Adinkra printed textile.About this Event* This workshop is for Loughborough University students only *About the workshopLearn how to create our own Adinkra printed textile as part of the opening exhibition at Loughborough’s new community-led arts venue, The Generator.Learn about the textile craft of Adinkra printed cloth and the significance of symbols and identity attributed to the Akan people of West Africa regions such as Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Traditionally, symbols were printed on ceremonial cloth to convey messages of power, respect and farewell. Other symbolic meanings include wisdom, understanding, patience and adaptability, for example. Today, Adinkra prints are popular across West Africa and the African diaspora with fabrics being transformed into colourful and meaningful attire.You will experience hands-on block printing with authentic Adinkra wooden blocks then explore creating their own symbols of meaning. Selected outcomes of this workshop will be exhibited at Our Very Fabric exhibition at The Generator, which will celebrate all things fabric.This workshop will be led by Pasha Kincaid, Community Engagement Coordinator at The Generator in Loughborough town centre. It is a collaboration between The Generator and Diverse Voices in Textiles at Loughborough University, Co-Founder, Dr Kerri Akiwowo, School of Design and Creative Arts and is supported by LU Arts.Our Very Fabric will open at The Generator from 24 April – 29 May.Find out more about the exhibitionAccessibility and ExperienceThe workshop is located on the ground floor of Edward Barnsley and there is step free access into the building.If you have any specific access requirements or anything you would like us to be aware of when running the classes, please let us know via the booking form or email LUArts@lboro.ac.uk in advance of booking and we will do our best to accommodate them.PhotographyPhotography and/or filming will be taking place at this event. 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Please only submit any personal data which you are happy to have processed in this way, and in accordance with Eventbrite’s privacy policy applicable to respondents. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/loughborough/adinkra-textile-printing-workshop/100001986306529299 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Loughborough - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Edward Barnsley Building, Loughborough University - **lat**: 52.7664399 - **long**: -1.2209092 - **full address**: Edward Barnsley Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Adinkra Textile Printing Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b008bb298af142cc0c164496d3a971e1c4816183763918c6a25d0e6abc5564ab-rimg-w1200-h800-dc114b1e-gmir.jpg?v=1775733797 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Adinkra Textile Printing Workshop being held? - **A:** Adinkra Textile Printing Workshop takes place on Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Edward Barnsley Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Adinkra Textile Printing Workshop? - **A:** Adinkra Textile Printing Workshop is organized by LU Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Adinkra Textile Printing 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 Loughborough, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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