LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Carnegie Hall will host a free community workshop, An Introduction to American Sign Language, on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, offering participants an engaging and welcoming opportunity to explore the fundamentals of ASL. Presented in conjunction with the upcoming Sweet Honey in the Rock® concert, the workshop reflects a shared commitment between Carnegie Hall and the legendary ensemble to foster inclusivity, accessibility, and meaningful connection through the arts.
Led by instructor Emma Foster (BA in American Sign Language and Interpreting/MSW, LICSW), the session will introduce basic vocabulary, conversational signs, and cultural context, creating an inviting entry point for anyone interested in learning how ASL enriches communication and community life.
This special workshop also deepens the experience surrounding Sweet Honey in the Rock®’s March 20 performance, which will feature professional ASL interpretation. Participants will gain tools that allow them to engage more fully with the concert, transforming the event into both a performance and a learning opportunity. Carnegie Hall encourages workshop attendees to join the concert as well, celebrating the power of music and language to bring people together.
Carnegie Hall, Inc. is honored to present this program with support from an ArtsConnect Grant from the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, whose generosity has made this free community offering possible. Open to ages 14 and up, the workshop is free of charge, underscoring Carnegie Hall’s ongoing mission to expand access to the arts for audiences of all ages and abilities.
To register or for more information, visit www.carnegiehallwv.org or call 304-645-7917.
Carnegie Hall WV is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg.
For more information, please call 304-645-7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.
