Craft a Native American Buzzer Toy

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

The buzzer is a Native American game played across the United States in various forms. Crafted from twine, sinew, leather or other string and a flat piece of wood, antler, bone, pottery, button or gourd, when this item is spun it sounds like the sighing wind. Ages: 8 and up $12 per participant Call or […]

Craft a Native American Buzzer Toy

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

The buzzer is a Native American game played across the United States in various forms. Crafted from twine, sinew, leather or other string and a flat piece of wood, antler, bone, pottery, button or gourd, when this item is spun it sounds like the sighing wind. Ages: 8 and up $12 per participant Call or […]

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 own colorful yarn-woven basket with the help of IAIS staff. Ages 6 - 10 Included in the price of admission: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $6 […]

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 own colorful yarn-woven basket with the help of IAIS staff. Ages 6 - 10 Included in the price of admission: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $6 […]

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 own colorful yarn-woven basket with the help of IAIS staff. Ages 6 - 10 Included in the price of admission: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $6 […]

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 pole, keeper of the fire, and eagle eye. Create things you can take home, like corn husk dolls, buzzers, and beading.  

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 collection. You will be guided by Native artist Jeanne Morningstar Kent, Abenaki, who is a retired art instructor and currently owner of Morningstar Studio.  You do not […]