Children’s Basket Weaving

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Weaving has been an integral part of Native American life for thousands of years. In the Northeast, European settlers prized these well-made and beautifully decorated baskets. Participants will create their […]

Children’s Basket Weaving

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Weaving has been an integral part of Native American life for thousands of years. In the Northeast, European settlers prized these well-made and beautifully decorated baskets. Participants will create their […]

Children’s Basket Weaving

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Weaving has been an integral part of Native American life for thousands of years. In the Northeast, European settlers prized these well-made and beautifully decorated baskets. Participants will create their […]

Winter Games, Stories, and Crafts

Learn stories, play games, and create crafts. Everyday from 12 - 3 IAIS will feature a new story, game and craft. Play games like snow snake, snow boat, hoop and […]

Painting Workshop with Jeanne Morningstar Kent

Spend a sociable afternoon with friends painting figurines! There are both Native American and wildlife forms just waiting to be brushed with color and looking to be placed in your […]

We Are All Connected: Earth Day Event

Since long before Earth Day was established in 1970 to promote protection of the environment, Native Americans groups have believed that all living and non-living things had a spirit, or […]

Bark Basket Workshop with Jennifer Lee

During traditional times in the Eastern Woodlands, bark served many purposes: it could be used to cover a wigwam, tie tools together, and float a canoe. It could even be […]