Craft Bar with Etsy Labs at MOCFA SF returns! 2010 launches with an eco-savvy theme for the conscientious consumer.

On March 4 learn how to crochet with recycled plastic bags (local artists demonstrate), or participate in guided knitting lessons. Sip locally-brewed refreshments, nibble on homemade baked goods, and visit the new exhibit Rhythm and Hues: Cloth and Culture of Mali for inspiration. All skill levels welcome: materials and instruction provided.

In conjunction with the Museum's exhibition, Rhythm and Hues: Cloth and Culture of Mali, award-winning children's book author, illustrator and storyteller, Baba Wagué Diakité, will join us for a colorful presentation on his book illustrating process, with storytelling, booksigning, and snacks. Sessions start at 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm.

Baba Wagué Diakité's books have received a Coretta Scott King Honor, an Ana ALA Notable Children's Book award, and a Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon. His best-sellers include I Lost my Tooth in Africa, The Magic Gourd, The Hatseller and the Monkeys, and The Hunterman and the Crocodile.

Start with a tour at 1pm of the Museum's exhibition, followed by a short walk to the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) for some hands-on fun, West African style—make your own bogolanfini (mudcloth). Reserve your space by calling 415 227 4888 x 10. $3 donation for materials.

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