Black History Month Themed Art and Craft

Fun craft activities for children aged 4 to 12 - instruction given but younger children will often need parent/carer’s assistance. Children under 9 should be accompanied by a parent/carer. Please note: as usual, crafts will be made using the library's craft materials - not from those used in the real African items. Saturday 7th October: Make a Kente Weave Pattern Kente is a handwoven textile, originating in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Kente comes from the Asante word 'kenten', meaning basket, relating to its basket-like pattern. Saturday 14th October: Make a Mask Sculpture Traditional African masks play an important role in a variety of celebrations and rituals. They are usually shaped after a human face or an animal's muzzle.. Saturday 21st October: Make a Ghanaian Achi Game Achi is a two-player game from Ghana. Players often mark a game board on the ground and use small sticks or stones as counters. The game is similar to noughts and crosses. Saturday 28th October: Make a Maasai Bracelet The Maasai people are famous for being warriors and cattle-rustlers. The colours used in their beaded necklaces, belts and bracelets have important meanings understood by the tribe.