November 26, 27; December 3, 4; and December 10, 11 11:00 am – 4:00pm each day In-Person Event Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local and Native American vendors selling crafts and jewelry. Take advantage of this time to meet and speak with artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop […]
November 26, 27; December 3, 4; and December 10, 11 11:00 am – 4:00pm each day In-Person Event Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local and Native American vendors selling crafts and jewelry. Take advantage of this time to meet and speak with artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop […]
November 26, 27; December 3, 4; and December 10, 11 11:00 am – 4:00pm each day In-Person Event Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local and Native American vendors selling crafts and jewelry. Take advantage of this time to meet and speak with artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop […]
November 26, 27; December 3, 4; and December 10, 11 11:00 am – 4:00pm each day In-Person Event Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local and Native American vendors selling crafts and jewelry. Take advantage of this time to meet and speak with artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop […]
Sunday, December 18, 1:00pm The IAIS Education Department regularly offers craft workshops on Sunday afternoons. Express your creativity while learning about the world around you and connecting with a culture that has thousands of years of history in the area. This weekend we will be making Native American-themed holiday ornaments. Stop in for a visit […]
Thursday, December 29 & Friday, December 30 1:00 – 3:00pm each day Looking for something fun and educational to do with your family during the holiday week? Listen to stories, play games and create crafts inspired by the lifeways and lessons of local Native Americans! Each day, the IAIS Education Department will feature traditional Native […]
Sunday January 29th, 1:00pm For thousands of years, many Native peoples have decorated clothing materials found in nature, such as shell, stones, seeds and porcupine quills. In this workshop, participants will decorate their very own piece of jewelry incorporating these materials. Create a unique gift for a special someone, or keep it to rock out […]
Sunday, February 26, 11:00am Drums have been an important part of Native American cultures throughout the Americas for centuries. Learn about the history of these instruments, as well as their continued importance to Native American culture as you make your very own rawhide drum. The drums made in this workshop will be 10” elk rawhide […]
Sunday, March 26 1:00PM - 3:00PM In-Person EventThroughout the year, the IAIS Education Department frequently offers educational workshops on Sunday afternoons. 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. This week’s workshop will focus on the songs and […]
Sunday, May 13 1:00pm - 3pm In-Person Event Many Native American societies are matrilineal, meaning that they trace their family lines through the mother. This is one of the many ways that Native American cultures showed respect for women. IAIS Educator Irene Norman (Mohawk descent) will help you create a handmade beaded necklace during this […]