Gullah Rag Quilting: No-Sew Story Quilts Class

Gullah Rag Quilting is a traditional folk art developed by the Gullah and Geechee people of the South Carolina and Georgia Sea Islands. Dating back to the antebellum period, this no-sew technique used scraps of worn clothing and grain or feed sacks to create warm, durable quilts for families. In this class, students will learn the cultural history and hands-on techniques of Gullah rag quilting while honoring its roots in resilience, storytelling, and resourcefulness. Participants will cut fabric strips, work them into a loose-weave base, and create a small sample piece while beginning a tote or rug. The course honors tradition while teaching an updated approach suitable for contemporary makers. For ages 13+, no experience necessary.

Torreah “Cookie” Washington is a fourth-generation needleworker and nationally recognized fiber artist based in Goose Creek, SC. Her work centers African American textile traditions, ancestral memory, and environmental responsibility through art quilts, Gullah rag rugs, basketry, and sculptural textile forms.

Fee: $60 (Eventbrite) + $25 materials fee to be paid directly to instructor on day of class.