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Beading for Beginners

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

Mixing modern materials with traditional designs, children will craft their very own Native American inspired arm band or forest friend pendant. Many tribes across the country use varying geometric deigns and colors to impart meaning in patterns, such as the four directions or the elements. Using Perler beads, children will have a chance to design their own story and wear it home! Best for ages 5-10.
Fee: $25; $15 IAIS Members.

$25

Beading for Beginners

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

Mixing modern materials with traditional designs, children will craft their very own Native American inspired arm band or forest friend pendant. Many tribes across the country use varying geometric deigns and colors to impart meaning in patterns, such as the four directions or the elements. Using Perler beads, children will have a chance to design their own story and wear it home! Best for ages 5-10.
Fee: $25; $15 IAIS Members.

$25

Annual Maple Sugaring Festival

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

Join IAIS Staff and Primitive Skills Practitioner Jim Dina for an afternoon celebrating the gift of Maple Sugar. Enjoy pancakes made by the IAIS staff, local maple syrup, coffee and orange juice (served from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.), and learn how Native Americans traditionally made maple syrup.  Jim will demonstrate the technique of collecting sap and boiling it down into syrup as he discusses its importance to Native American culture.  New this year: Connecticut Valley Siberian Husky Club's dog sledding & mushing demonstration from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.!
$15 Adults; $10 children.

$15

Annual Maple Sugaring Festival

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

Join IAIS Staff and Primitive Skills Practitioner Jim Dina for an afternoon celebrating the gift of Maple Sugar. Enjoy pancakes made by the IAIS staff, local maple syrup, coffee and orange juice (served from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.), and learn how Native Americans traditionally made maple syrup.  Jim will demonstrate the technique of collecting sap and boiling it down into syrup as he discusses its importance to Native American culture.  New this year: Connecticut Valley Siberian Husky Club's dog sledding & mushing demonstration from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.!
$15 Adults; $10 children.

$15

Annual Maple Sugaring Festival

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

Join IAIS Staff and Primitive Skills Practitioner Jim Dina for an afternoon celebrating the gift of Maple Sugar. Enjoy pancakes made by the IAIS staff, local maple syrup, coffee and orange juice (served from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.), and learn how Native Americans traditionally made maple syrup.  Jim will demonstrate the technique of collecting sap and boiling it down into syrup as he discusses its importance to Native American culture.  New this year: Connecticut Valley Siberian Husky Club's dog sledding & mushing demonstration from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.!
$15 Adults; $10 children.

$15

Frog Moon Crafts Presents Nature Portraits

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

The day will begin with a hike outdoors collecting many of nature’s treasures such as leaves, flowers, seeds, twigs, grass and whatever else we find along the way. Participants will use those gathered resources to decorate their own life-sized tracing of themselves or a loved one. Free with admission: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $6 Children; […]

Frog Moon Crafts Presents Nature Portraits

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

The day will begin with a hike outdoors collecting many of nature’s treasures such as leaves, flowers, seeds, twigs, grass and whatever else we find along the way. Participants will use those gathered resources to decorate their own life-sized tracing of themselves or a loved one. Free with admission: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $6 Children; […]

Frog Moon Crafts Presents Nature Portraits

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

The day will begin with a hike outdoors collecting many of nature’s treasures such as leaves, flowers, seeds, twigs, grass and whatever else we find along the way. Participants will use those gathered resources to decorate their own life-sized tracing of themselves or a loved one. Free with admission: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $6 Children; […]

Earth Day Open House

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

Join us for a leisurely day in the woods, enjoy free museum admission and engaging tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with our knowledgeable docents. Hear the fascinating stories of artifacts such as Sitting Bull’s jacket and the Albert Afraid of Hawk star quilt, both located in our new exhibit, We Are Still Here: […]

Free

Earth Day Open House

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

Join us for a leisurely day in the woods, enjoy free museum admission and engaging tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with our knowledgeable docents. Hear the fascinating stories of artifacts such as Sitting Bull’s jacket and the Albert Afraid of Hawk star quilt, both located in our new exhibit, We Are Still Here: […]

Free