Kawandi is a traditional quilting style from the Siddi community in India, characterized by hand stitching fabric blocks, starting from the outside edge and working in. In this class, you will learn the Kawandi stitching technique and make a small quilt using scrap fabrics, batting, and hand stitches.  Hand-sewing these overlapping concentric rectangles to create a small quilt can be a very meditative practice! Your quilt can be framed, turned into a pillow, or whatever else you choose. 

SKILLS REQUIRED:
No previous experience is required. Basic hand-sewing skills are helpful.

INSTRUCTOR:
Janet Nye Vedder is a graphic artist, product illustrator, and art educator. She holds a B.S. in Art Education and a Masters in Art Education. Now retired after teaching art for over twenty years, she is currently enjoying teaching online and in-person art classes on the Roycroft Campus in East Aurora, Springville Center for the Arts, and View Arts Center in Old Forge, New York. Janet is also a Roycroft Campus Artist-in-Residence, member of the Castiglia Art Center, and founder of the Roycroft Campus Art and Fiber Group.

SUSTAINABILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to fostering sustainability practices and reducing waste in the textile industry. In this workshop, we will strive to minimize waste and work as much as possible with supplies that have been rescued for reuse.

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is an ADA compliant facility, with accessible entrances, tables, restrooms, and drinking fountains. Please contact us if you require any accommodations to make your visit safe and comfortable. We are happy to work with you!

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Although this workshop is free, please consider your registration a commitment to attend. All hands are needed to complete this project!

For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to attend. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us. We have waiting lists for many classes, so if you register for this discounted class, please consider it a commitment to attend.