Interview with Tisha Thorne

Object Details

Scope and Contents: Tisha Thorne, founder and coordinator of the East of the River Sewing and Quilting Guild, talks about her techniques as a fabric media artist, when and how she started sewing, and teaching herself to sew when she was a teenager. She also talks about her involvement in the community, teaching and working with children and senior citizens, and her book projects. Thorne explains what creativity means to her, sources of inspiration, and her creative style and creative process. Thorne talks about the origin and goals of the East of the River Sewing and Quilting Guild, how the guild is involved in the community, and the diversity of the guild's membership. Footage of artwork - quilts, clothing, fashion accessories, and other mixed media fabric art - follows the interview.; Interview. Dated 20110425.

Occupation: Artists
Topic: African Americans; African American artists; Civic leaders; Communities

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Citation: Interview with Tisha Thorne, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.