April 2020
CANCELLED: BEADED EARRINGS
Due to concern about the possible spread of COVID-19, Tanana Chiefs Conference has cancelled this and other events and gatherings until further notice. Please contact Tanana Chiefs Conference Cultural Programs at cultural.programs@tananachiefs.org for additional information. Instructor: Renee Linton April 4th • Sat 10am-5pm Cost: $50 Location: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center • 101 Dunkel St. • Fairbanks, AK Design and make two pairs of beaded earrings. All supplies will be provided. Beginners are welcome. Limited to 25 students
Find out more »BEADED DANCING BOOTS CONSTRUCTION
Instructor: Joyce Roberts April 25th • Sat 1-4pm • Sept 5,6,12 & 13th Cost: $100*Scholarships Available Select motivated students will meet in April to discuss boot pattern, materials, and design. Beadwork must be done outside of class and be completed in time for boot construction in September. Students will be responsible for cost of moose hide and furs based on their selected design. Limited to 10 students. Email cultural.programs@ tananachiefs.org to apply for a spot in the class.
Find out more »May 2020
DRUM MAKING
Instructor: Kenneth Frank May 2nd -3rd • Sat & Sun 10am-6pm Cost: $160 *Scholarships Available Location: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center • 101 Dunkel St. • Fairbanks, AK Make your own 16 inch elk-hide drum under the direction of Gwich’in Kenneth Frank of Venetie, AK. Limited to 20 students
Find out more »DRUM MAKING
Instructor: Kenneth Frank May 2nd -3rd • Sat & Sun 10am-6pm Cost: $160 *Scholarships Available Location: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center • 101 Dunkel St. • Fairbanks, AK Make your own 16 inch elk-hide drum under the direction of Gwich’in Kenneth Frank of Venetie, AK. Limited to 20 students
Find out more »July 2020
FISH SKIN TANNING & BASKET MAKING
Instructor: Audrey Armstrong July 21-24 • Tues-Fri 5:30-9pm Cost: $250 *Scholarships Available Location: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center• 101 Dunkel St. • Fairbanks, AK Cut, scrape and clean your fish, then sew your fish skin with sinew and mold to a basket form. Finish your basket with beads and shells. Limited to 13 students
Find out more »FISH SKIN TANNING & BASKET MAKING
Instructor: Audrey Armstrong July 21-24 • Tues-Fri 5:30-9pm Cost: $250 *Scholarships Available Location: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center• 101 Dunkel St. • Fairbanks, AK Cut, scrape and clean your fish, then sew your fish skin with sinew and mold to a basket form. Finish your basket with beads and shells. Limited to 13 students
Find out more »FISH SKIN TANNING & BASKET MAKING
Instructor: Audrey Armstrong July 21-24 • Tues-Fri 5:30-9pm Cost: $250 *Scholarships Available Location: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center• 101 Dunkel St. • Fairbanks, AK Cut, scrape and clean your fish, then sew your fish skin with sinew and mold to a basket form. Finish your basket with beads and shells. Limited to 13 students
Find out more »FISH SKIN TANNING & BASKET MAKING
Instructor: Audrey Armstrong July 21-24 • Tues-Fri 5:30-9pm Cost: $250 *Scholarships Available Location: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center• 101 Dunkel St. • Fairbanks, AK Cut, scrape and clean your fish, then sew your fish skin with sinew and mold to a basket form. Finish your basket with beads and shells. Limited to 13 students
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