The Language of Fabric - Class Series - Agape

“The Language of Fabric” with Agape | The Hooligan Method  Art. Ancestry. Liberation. 

Step into a transformative mixed media workshop led by Atlanta-based artisan, designer, and visionary storyteller Agape, the creative force behind pieces worn by Erykah Badu in The Piano Lesson and a contributing artist with Ruth Carter’s legendary team, “The Tailors of Wakanda.” 

With a BFA in Fashion Design and Marketing, and over 20 years in the industry, Agape brings both mastery and magic into the classroom. Her acclaimed technique ~The Hooligan Method, invites students of all ages to explore identity, memory, and emotion through textile collage portraits. This isn’t just crafting, it’s soul work. 

What will you learn?

Participants will learn how to use fabric, thread, beads, buttons, and symbolic objects to tell their stories through visual poetry. Each session becomes a journey through self-discovery, ancestral honoring, and deep emotional reflection, culminating in a powerful community art exhibit. Participants will learn her signature Hooligan Method — a soulful blend of African ancestral symbolism, intuitive design, and storytelling through textiles.

This 8-class series is open to ages and requires no prior art experience.

This series is for:

Anyone (Youth to Elders): 

• Seeking a creative outlet rooted in storytelling 

• Interested in textile arts, collage, fashion, or symbolism 

• Healing, remembering, or discovering more about themselves 

• Curious about ancestral roots and personal legacy 

• Looking for a safe space to express emotions through art & oration 

Class Series Fee:

$25 for 8 Classes

Supplies Needed:

This class will provide majority of supplies needed.

Participants are invited to bring fabric, thread, beads, buttons, and symbolic objects to tell their stories.

Class Schedule:

6PM - 8PM

• Tues, Aug 26, 2025 - The Language of Fabric: Color, Emotion & Memory

• Thurs, Aug 28, 2025  - Visual Journaling & Symbol Mapping

• Tues, Sept 2, 2025  - The Hooligans Method: Building Symbolic Figures & Spirit Dolls 

• Thurs, Sep 4, 2025  - Sacred Threads: Ancestral Echoes & Personal Legacy

• Tues, Sept 9, 2025 - Cloth & Courage: Layering Pain, Power & Affirmation 

• Tues, Sept 16, 2025 - Stitching the Story: Artist Statements & Oral Reflections 

• Thurs, Sep 18, 2025  - Final Touches & Installation Prep 

• Tues, Sept 23, 2025 - The Soul Share: Collective Exhibition & Reflection Circle 

Students are required to attend all classes in the series.

Agape

Award-winning fashion designer and intuitive artist Agape is bringing her transformational workshop series, The Language of Fabric, to the ArtsXchange in Atlanta - and it’s already generating buzz. Agape, whose work includes collaborations with Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth Carter and a custom hat worn by Erykah Badu in Denzel Washington’s The Piano Lesson, now invites students of all backgrounds to explore their personal stories using fabric collage and mixed media. "You're not just making art –you are reading your own soul, and letting it speak in fabric and color," says Agape. This intergenerational class is designed to build confidence, heal through creativity, and preserve personal and ancestral stories in powerful visual and story form.

This class series is part of The Art of Literacy & Storytelling: Combining Language Skills and Visual Arts Program.