Deborah A. Moore Harris, The March [cropped].
Quilt in a Jar Workshop with Deb Harris
Dive into quilting with our current artist on view
Sunday, november 7, 2026 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
tickets
$50 general admission | $35 students & NCHM Members
As an extension of her exhibition currently on view, Thoughts in Fiber: Works by Deborah A. Moore Harris, Deb Harris will lead this quilting workshop in the NCHM Gallery.
Participants are led in this special workshop celebrating the rich history and artistry of African American quilting, a generational tradition. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of quilting within the African American community, explore unique techniques, and even try their hand at creating their own quilting square, also known as "mug rugs," using provided materials in the Quilt in a Jar.
Whether you're an experienced quilter or new to the craft, this workshop offers an opportunity to connect, create, and be part of a vibrant quilting tradition. Join us for this special opportunity to share stories, skills, and participate in the community spirit of quilting.
This in-person workshop is recommended for ages 12+ and limited to 25 seats. Quilting materials are provided.
Free parking is available behind the Museum; accessible from W 23rd St.
About the artist
Deborah A. Moore Harris is a Fiber Artist who expresses her thoughts through her art. An Army Veteran, Harris was an officer in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, she has resided in Helotes, Texas for twenty-six years.
A self-taught quilter, Harris’ pieces include “I Can’t Breathe” (2021 Fantastic Fibers, Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kentucky); Edward “Five Scalps” Rose (Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West, 2022); “American Legacy Too” (Between Yesterday & Tomorrow: Perspectives of Black Contemporary Artists of San Antonio, 2023), as well as a solo exhibition at St. Philips College, 2024.
Harris is currently showing at the Common Cultural Gallery located within the Plaza De Armas, Built on Legacy: Artists of San Antonio.
www.fiberthoughts.com
Instagram: fiberthoughtsbydeb
Sponsors
Want to become a sponsor for this event? Contact Cristina Feldott at (512) 478-2335 or cfeldott@nchmuseum.org.