Crafting Heritage in the Lowcountry | Savannah News

This weekend, Penn Center ignited cultural pride with a vibrant exhibition celebrating Lowcountry handmade crafts, part of the inaugural National Craft Open Studios Weekend. Spearheaded by Artist-in-Residence Torreah “Cookie” Washington and the University of Georgia’s Willson Center, the event spotlighted Gullah-Geechee heritage through hands-on workshops led by artists like Monique de La Tour and Teniqua Pope. Washington’s vision? To preserve tradition through “craftivism,” turning quilting and dyeing into living language of memory. Free to all, the weekend offered indigo dyeing, rag quilting, and more — plus an early reception for Bruce Ingram’s show — proving art is both heritage and heartbeat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3ca6d288dcff076