Ledger Art

This course is designed to teach the iconography and stylized imagery commonly seen on traditional ledger art drawings from the plains. The course provides stencils, copies of ledger art paper, and examples for use.

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Missouri River Pottery Workshop (Paddle Anvil)

This course is designed to teach Missouri River pottery, using historical techniques developed by the Mandan & Hidatsa. Participants learn how to make and process clay for pottery use and how to construct an outside kiln for firing.

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Hand Drums

This course is designed to teach Native American hand drums using wood rings and elk hide. Students will be instructed on how to paint the drum.The course focuses on the history & iconography of hand drums in Lakota and Dakota culture.

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Drum Sticks (Fiberglass)

This course is designed to teach participants how to make a current/contemporary fiberglass drum sticks, commonly used on a larger drum for powwows.

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Native American Breast Plates

This course is designed to teach participants how to make a traditional Native American breast plate using real/natural materials.

Peyote Beaded Key Chains

This course is designed to teach participants how to construct a leather key chain and design a peyote beaded key chain.

Beaded Earrings

This course is designed to teach 3 different techniques for making beaded earrings.

Beaded Medallions

This course is designed to teach beaded medallion designs commonly seen on necklaces and regalia. Participants will learn how to develop designs and color patterns, in addition to performing the beadwork.

Southwest Pottery

This course is designed to teach different styles & techniques of Native American pottery commonly seen in the southwest. This course will include an outside firing using cow chips.

Parfleche

This course is designed to teach how to make a smaller envelop and/or container using raw hide, felt, and lace.

Medicine Shields

This course is designed to teach contemporary medicine shields using a metal ring, felt, India inks, and feathers to resemble a traditional medicine shield. These shields are smaller in diameter and used for decoration on walls.

Beaded Lanyards

This course is designed to teach students how to make beaded lanyards and key chains using a wrap technique.

Double-sided Drums

This course is designed to teach how to make a double-sided drum. These drums would be smaller in size and could be used for ceremony or as a tutorial for making a larger pow wow drum.

Beaded Dream Catchers

This course is designed to teach how to make a contemporary beaded dream catcher using metal hoops.

Beaded Sports Medallions

This course is designed to teach how to bead sports medallions and logos for a necklace or key chain.

Beaded Graduation Caps

This course is designed to teach how to bead a graduation cap. Students will be introduced to different patterns and color designs.