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Family First: Hats of Joy, A Creative Workshop Inspired by Tiara's Hat Parade

Ages:
5+
Cost:
$10 per participant
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  • About This Program

    Join us for an exciting, all-ages workshop inspired by the charming story of Tiara's Hat Parade! Budding designers will get to create their own unique hats using mixed media, paint, fabric, and more, bringing their creativity to life just like Tiara does in her momma's shop. Guided by experienced instructors, participants will craft vibrant, one-of-a-kind hats while hearing the heartwarming tale of how Tiara’s kindness and ingenuity helped uplift her community.

    After the workshop, attendees can showcase their creations and enjoy a discounted ticket to Tiara's Hat Parade at the Children's Theatre. Don't miss this chance to explore art, storytelling, and the power of small gestures to make a big impact—where kindness and creativity are always in fashion!

    Family First is presented by Novant Health

    Family First is presented by Novant Health

  • About the Teaching Artist

    Michelle "Bunny" Gregory, is an artist from Charlotte, NC. Armed with a fashion illustration degree from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Gregory flourished as the head of design at Creatrix for eight years. Her achievements include the QC Family Tree - Culture Bearers Residency (2022), being named one of Charlotte is Creative's "2022 Creatives to Watch," and receiving the Charlotte is Creative HUG Grant in 2021. Bunny's artistic journey transcends borders, with a prestigious Artist in Residency in Berlin, Germany, and current representation as a Pallet Table Artist with 9189 Studio Gallery at VAPA.

    Passionate about providing spaces for black artists, she opened the iconic UNDERGROUND venue in 2014, earning the title "Queen Mother of Charlotte's Underground Hip Hop" in 2017. Currently, her UNDERGROUND Mobile Art Studio and Gallery foster creativity among underserved youth. Gregory’s mixed-media studio work, heavily influenced by Afrocentric culture, tackles racial and economic disparity, engaging audiences with its compelling narrative. Co-founder of Mural Ninjas, her captivating public art commissions add vibrancy to Charlotte's landscape.

    Find inspiration in her artistry on Instagram @ug_battleofhearts.

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