Natural Dye Workshop

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

Natural plants and materials can be used to create colorful patterns and designs on fabric that are just as vibrant and permanent as synthetic dyes. Joy Setton is a local […]

Drum-Making Workshop, V. 2.0

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

We are running this workshop originally scheduled for March 2020 in a modified fashion and have a few spaces available. Join Education Coordinator Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, as you […]

Sunday Fun Day Craft Workshops: Snow Snakes

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

 This traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) winter game involves a stick that is carved and decorated to resemble a snake. Competitors throw the stick along a snow trench and try to see […]

Sunday Fun Day Craft Workshops: Beading

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

For thousands of years, many Native peoples decorated clothing and items with materials found in nature, such as shell, stones, seeds and porcupine quills. In more recent centuries, multi-colored glass […]

Beaded Jewelry Workshop

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

Looking for a unique gift to show appreciation for a special Mother in your life? For thousands of years, many Native peoples decorated clothing and items with materials found in […]

Beaded Jewelry Workshop

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

For thousands of years, many Native peoples decorated clothing and items with materials found in nature, such as shell, stones, seeds and porcupine quills. In more recent centuries, multi-colored glass […]

$10 – $15

Snow Snake Workshop

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

Saturday, January 29, 11:00am and 2:00pm Did you know that snow snake, a traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) winter game, is still played today in many Northern Native American communities? This game […]

The Sweet Taste of Success: A Maple Syrup Workshop

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

Learn about the history of maple syrup production, as well as various tips and techniques on how to do it yourself in your own backyard. About This Event As the […]

$5 – $15

Drum Making Workshop

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

Make your own 14" rawhide hand drum About This Event Drums have been an important part of Native American cultures throughout the Americas for centuries. Learn about the history of […]

$90 – $110