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Award winning artist and fifth generation quilter, Phyllis Stephens, will make a stop in the Scenic City to host a workshop entitled “Quilting Together Our Heritage”. The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 10 am – 12:30 pm at the Chattanooga African American Museum.

Considered by critics to be the Master of African American story quilts, Stephens will teach participants techniques of bringing life to their individual masterpieces through the applique process. The cost to attend this one-day workshop is $35, which includes lunch and free admission to the museum following the workshop. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. To register, contact Carmen Davis at (423) 266-8658.

Stephens’ tapestries and story quilts have been shown in galleries throughout the United States and are widely collected. Her exhibit entitled Quilting Together Our Heritage” is currently on display at the Chattanooga African American Museum through April 4, 2009.

Visitors can tour the museum to view this exhibit along with other exhibitions Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or on Saturdays from noon to 4 pm. General admission is $5, $3 for senior citizens and students and $2 for children ages 6-12. Members and children 5 and under are free. To learn about membership opportunities or to obtain additional information about these programs and exhibits, please call (423) 266-8658 or visit www.caamhistory.org.