The topic of Colonial art and connections to African
slaves came. In doing some Internet searches, I found
that quiltmaking as we know it was not that common of
a craft in Colonial America (not really until
1830's)-yet quiltmaking does have roots in Africa.
There are many online resources for African Slave
Quilts (I did not list all of those here). I have
included links to Madafo - Storyteller - and his CD -
Along with a few links to history of African-American
quiltmaking - Colonial America - and two of my
African American Quiltmakers. I found lots more online
- but this should get you started weaving a tale that
will be memorable for your students.
YES! I am interested if anyone does a unit on this
topic... I have links galore! (some will be added to
Faith Ringgold lesson on IAD.
"In Africa, storytelling is a shared experience, a
time honored tradition that captures the imagination
of all ages, and draws all cultures together, to
listen, to each other. This nurturing process begins
at birth and continues from generation to generation."