Leather Stamping Workshop

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

Learn how to stamp leather as you decorate your very own leather bookmark or wristband. Native Americans have crafted leather items for thousands of years, developing many different ways to embellish their clothing and accessories. Whether you want to make something for yourself, or give it as a gift, it will be an experience to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Leather Mitten Workshop

Baby, it’s cold outside! Looking for a unique pair of mittens to keep your hands warm during the cold winter months? Join Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke, for a fun and informative workshop making your very own leather mittens. Space is limited; please call to register (860)868-0518 or email [email protected] Price:  Non-Members: $20 ; IAIS Members: $15 […]

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 […]

Flintknapping Workshop with Jeff Kalin

Looking for a workshop that will rock your world? Spend a day exploring how stone tools were made, sharpening your own skills and making your very own point during a flintknapping workshop with primitive technologist and lithics expert Jeff Kalin, Cherokee descent. Learn percussion and pressure flaking techniques and turn a rock into a useful […]