An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer – RESCHEDULED

Thomas S. Perakos Arts & Community Center

 An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer has been rescheduled to:   Friday, October 28th 6:00pm-7:00pm   Free Event at the Thomas S. Perakos Arts & Community Center at the Frederick Gunn […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop: Leather Pouches

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

Sunday, November 20 1:00pm In Person Event The IAIS Education Department regularly offers craft workshops on Sunday afternoons. Express your creativity while learning about the world around you and connecting […]

Pop-in Winter Games, Stories and Crafts

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

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, […]

Sunday Funday Workshop – The Teachings of Turtles

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

Sunday January 15th, 1:00pm This week’s workshop will focus on the teachings of turtles. Listen to traditional Native American stories featuring turtles, learn about turtle adaptations from Museum Educator and […]

Sunday Funday Workshop – Jewelry Making Workshop

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

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 […]

Hand Drum Workshop

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

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 […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop – Songs and Stories

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

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 […]

Sunday Fun Day Workshop: Life in Full Bloom

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

Sunday, April 15 1:00pm - 2:30pm In-Person WorkshopThroughout the year, the IAIS Education Department frequently offers educational workshops on Sunday afternoons.  Express your creativity while learning about the world around […]

Mothers’ Day Necklace Workshop

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

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 […]

Atlatl Workshop

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

Sunday, May 21 11:00pm - 1pm In-Person Event Did you know that before the bow and arrow many cultures throughout the world, including Native Americans, used atlatls to hunt? Such […]