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Introduction to Story Quilting with Marquetta Johnson

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Join textile artist Marquetta Johnson in her studio as she shows you a way to share your adventures and happy moments with a story quilt. Just grab some art materials from around the house, pick a story to share, and you too will be on your way to creating a work of art with Marquetta!
Marquetta Johnson (she/her) is a textile artist and quilter living in Stone Mountain, Georgia. She also is a teaching artist that practices inclusion and arts integration. Her mission is to empower young artists to think creatively. For more information, visit: .
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