• AfriMart International Travel & Tours presents:                           

    🧶 HOOKED IN GHANA

    Crochet • Create • Connect •

    HOOKED IN GHANA is a creative gathering designed to bring crocheters, fiber artists, designers, and makers from around the world into a shared cultural experience rooted in Ghana.

    This is not a fast-paced conference. It is a thoughtfully curated experience that blends crochet, culture, storytelling, and community—allowing artists to connect deeply with their craft, each other, and Ghana itself.

    ✨ Why HOOKED Was Created

    • 🧵 Celebrate crochet & fiber art as serious art forms
    • 🧶 Support independent creators and yarn makers
    • 🌍 Offer visibility without pressure or competition
    • ♿ Be inclusive of artists with disabilities
    • 🤝 Build a global creative community

    Why Ghana

    Ghana is rich in color, texture, textile history, and storytelling through design. From batik and weaving traditions to vibrant markets filled with natural fibers, Ghana offers an environment where crochet and fiber art truly belong.

    📍 Location: Accra, Ghana

    📅 Dates: June 7–12, 2027

    ⏳ Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

    🎟 Capacity: Limited & curated

    🧶 Who This Experience Is For

    HOOKED IN GHANA welcomes:

    • Crocheters (all skill levels)
    • Fiber artists & yarn makers
    • Crochet fashion designers
    • Vendors & small creative brands
    • Creators with disabilities
    • Support companions & helpers
    • Lovers of crochet & handmade art

    📅 Event Flow

    Full Itinerary available upon registration

    • Day 1 – June 7: Arrivals & Welcome Evening Meet & Greet
    • Day 2 – June 8: Cultural Immersion Day (Accra Tour, markets, batik & textiles)
    • Day 3 – June 9: Vendor Showcase & Workshop with Special Guest
    • Day 4 – June 10: Vendor & Maker Showcase 
    • Day 5 – June 11: Fashion Runway with Special Guest 
    •  Day 6 – June 12: Breakfast & Departures Only

    ♿ Accessibility & Inclusion

    HOOKED is intentionally inclusive with seated workshops, slow-paced tours, optional participation, and support companions welcome.

      HOOKED Is About Connection

    This experience is not about perfection. It is about culture, creativity, and community. Your participation helps shape something that can return year after year.

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  • Ready to Get Hooked in Ghana? 🧶

    Complete the form below for the opportunity to join other crocheters and fiber artists in Ghana.

  • Participant Information

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  • 🎟 Participation Categories

  • How would you like to participate?*

  • 🧵 Designer Requirements (Important)

    Crochet Content Requirement

    All runway entries must be:

    • At least 80% crochet or fiber-art based.

     

    Why this matters:

    This requirement allows creative flexibility while protecting the integrity of the experience. Designers may incorporate mixed materials such as:

    • Kente
    • Batik
    • Leather accents
    • Beadwork
    • + More

    The 80% threshold ensures crochet and fiber art remain the dominant artistic foundation while still allowing cultural fusion and innovation on the runway.

  • What do you hope to gain from Hooked in Ghana?*

  • Featured Creator Interest

    ✨ Share Your Craft. Inspire the Community. Leave Your Mark.
  • Would you be interested in participating in any of the following?*

  • *NOTE*

    Submission of this form does not complete registration. Potential participants will receive an email with next steps according to their role(s).
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