Known nationally for his “Poppa and Big Momma” baskets currently traveling around the country in the Acres of Ancestry art exhibition, Corey Alston is a 5th generation Sweetgrass Basket Weaver who manages the family business at the Charleson City Market! Join Corey as he takes you on a storytelling journey of this rare art form of weaving through his historical lens and familial knowledge! Attendees will also enjoy a hands-on crafting activity following Corey’s presentation!
Join us for Art in the Arsenal with Corey Alston on August 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Presented by the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor NHA in partnership with the Beaufort Arts Council and Freedman Arts District!