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This workshop will provide participants instruction on the creation of beaded and Mixed Media Moccasins. Participants will be provided instruction on the creation of beaded and dentalium earrings. For moccasin making participants will learn the basics of moccasin making, designing moccasins with beads and applique pieces. Lakota design and meanings will be emphasized.
August 18, 2025 (Beaded Earring Making)
September 8, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday September 22, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday October 6, 2025 (Beaded Earring Making)
Monday October 27, 2025 (Beaded Earring Making)
Monday November 10, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday November 24, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday December 1, 2025
The Leather Work Sessions will teach participants to make bags, wallets or belts. The first two sessions will cover design and cutting. Using leather work tools, the following two sessions will then allow participants to learn carving and tooling. Painting and Dyeing will then be demonstrated in the next two sessions. The final sessions will give participants the opportunity to assemble and complete their final leather work project.
This workshop will provide participants instruction on the creation of beaded and Mixed Media Moccasins. Participants will be provided instruction on the creation of beaded and dentalium earrings. For moccasin making participants will learn the basics of moccasin making, designing moccasins with beads and applique pieces. Lakota design and meanings will be emphasized.
August 18, 2025 (Beaded Earring Making)
September 8, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday September 22, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday October 6, 2025 (Beaded Earring Making)
Monday October 27, 2025 (Beaded Earring Making)
Monday November 10, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday November 24, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday December 1, 2025
The Leather Work Sessions will teach participants to make bags, wallets or belts. The first two sessions will cover design and cutting. Using leather work tools, the following two sessions will then allow participants to learn carving and tooling. Painting and Dyeing will then be demonstrated in the next two sessions. The final sessions will give participants the opportunity to assemble and complete their final leather work project.
This workshop will provide participants instruction on the creation of beaded and Mixed Media Moccasins. Participants will be provided instruction on the creation of beaded and dentalium earrings. For moccasin making participants will learn the basics of moccasin making, designing moccasins with beads and applique pieces. Lakota design and meanings will be emphasized.
August 18, 2025 (Beaded Earring Making)
September 8, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday September 22, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday October 6, 2025 (Beaded Earring Making)
Monday October 27, 2025 (Beaded Earring Making)
Monday November 10, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday November 24, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday December 1, 2025
The Leather Work Sessions will teach participants to make bags, wallets or belts. The first two sessions will cover design and cutting. Using leather work tools, the following two sessions will then allow participants to learn carving and tooling. Painting and Dyeing will then be demonstrated in the next two sessions. The final sessions will give participants the opportunity to assemble and complete their final leather work project.