Sunday, January 26 1PM - 3PMIn this month’s Sunday Fun Day workshop, express your creativity while learning about the world around you and connecting with a culture that has thousands of years of history in this area. For thousands of years, many Native peoples have decorated clothing and items with materials found in nature, such […]
Saturday, October 181PM For thousands of years, Indigenous communities have used natural fibers to make everything from shelter, to fishing equipment, to clothing. Join IAIS Educator and Ecologist Susan Scherf for an exciting and educational workshop in which participants will learn about various plant fibers. Try your hand at weaving cordage from locally sourced natural […]
Saturday, November 151pm For thousands of years, Native peoples have decorated clothing and items with materials found in nature, such as shells, stones, seeds and porcupine quills. In more recent centuries, multi-colored glass beads have become a favorite medium, as well. In this wonderful workshop hosted by IAIS Educator Irene Norman (Mohawk descent), participants will […]
Saturday, December 13 1:00PM The woodland environment provides a wealth of natural gifts from which to make decorations for the holiday season. Join IAIS Educator and ecologist Susan Scherf for a workshop in which participants will make a seasonal wreath using evergreen boughs, holly berries, pine cones, and more. Learn about ecological adaptations of these […]
Saturday, December 27 & Sunday, December 2812:30pm - 3:30pm each day Looking for something fun and educational to do with your family during the holiday break? Join us for one or two days of exciting indoor and outdoor activities inspired by the lifeways and lessons of local Native Americans! Each day, the IAIS Education Department […]
Saturday, December 27 & Sunday, December 28 12:30pm - 3:30pm each day Looking for something fun and educational to do with your family during the holiday break? Join us for one or two days of exciting indoor and outdoor activities inspired by the lifeways and lessons of local Native Americans! Each day, the IAIS Education […]
Sunday, February 11PM For thousands of years, Indigenous communities in North America have been weaving various fibers to make everything from shelter, to fishing equipment, to clothing, to hunting gear, and works of art and continued to do so through the integration of new materials brought through European contact. Join an educator from the Institute […]
Sunday, February 151PM You know water is essential for life. Did you know you can make your own essential water, known as hydrosol or aromatic water, by steam distilling plants and herbs? Often used for cosmetics or culinary flavoring, essential waters, such as rose water or orange water, are a way to extend your […]
Sunday, April 12 | 1:00PMDo you like weaving, crocheting, or sewing? Have you ever wondered what makes the yarn have beautiful colors? Natural dyes have been around for nearly 30,000 years; the practice of processing and producing dyes has been passed down from generation to generation. Join Ashley Reiske, IAIS Museum Educator and events coordinator, […]
Saturday, June 20 | 1:00PMDid you know: late spring through early summer is the best time of year to harvest bark from most species of trees, due to their annual growth cycle? Traditionally, Indigenous communities of the Eastern Woodlands have used this season to harvest bark for wigwam construction, basket-making, and other items. Join IAIS […]