Evolution of Beadwork and Intro to Beading [S-25-13]
| Presenter: | Katrina Oakes-Herne, Amie Barnes |
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| Location: | Potsdam Civic Center: Community Meeting Room (2 Park St.) |
| Classes: | 1 Session 1.5 hours |
| Dates: | Mon 10:00 AM 04/21 |
| Status: | CLOSED |
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We will take a look at adornment styles pre-contact as well as modern. We will look at how our styles have evolved from functionality to fashion. Participants will take part in a hands on beading activity as well.
Katrina Oakes-Herne is the Community Outreach Worker for the Seeds of Resiliency Program with the Seven Dancers Coalition as well as a Cultural Educator for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Healing to Wellness Court. Previously she was the Traditional Support Worker for the SRMT Department of Social Services. Along with degrees in Social Work, Addictions and Cultural Counseling, Katrina brings a lifetime of cultural traditions and learning to the table.
Amie Barnes is the Executive Director of the Seven Dancers Coalition, which focuses on restoring harmony within Indigenous communities and increasing the awareness of Domestic Violence and Sexual assault against Native American Women and their families. Amie runs several programs which, includes Healing Through the Arts program and will be providing the beading instruction.
Special Instructions:
Helpful to bring your glasses, as we will be using small beads close up.
Cap: 15