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Participants will learn quillwork techniques such as wrapping, platting, back stitch and sewing quills. Attendees will also learn how to clean quills, dye quills, and sort quills. Participants will learn how to identify plants for natural plant dyes while learning the historical content of quillwork pre-1800s.
Sundays 11:00am-3:00pm, Wednesdays 4:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Participants will learn Illustration guidelines for strong artwork and learn inking techniques for: texture, line weight, and pressure sensitivity. Participants will gain the fundamentals of Graphic Art (composition, color, form, impact) and learn to write an Artist Statement.
[Session 1] Sunday, September 7, 2025
[Session 2] Sunday, September 21, 2025
[Session 3] Sunday, October 5, 2025
[Session 4] Sunday, October 19, 2025
[Session 5] Sunday, November 2, 2025
[Session 6] Sunday, November 16, 2025
Session 1 & 6 are scheduled for Sunday (11:00 AM-1:00 PM) [2 hours]
Sessions 2-5 are scheduled for Sunday (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) [1 hour]
Class taught by artist, Maiki Ghost Bear (Oglala Lakota). Learn more about their practice at: https://zombiemedia.carrd.co/#art
Participants will gain knowledge of beadwork techniques: Peyote Stitch, Loomwork, Flat Stitch, and Lazy Stitch. Participants will choose from a variety of beading projects, including: moccasins, turtles, lizards, chains, medallions, pouches and bags.
[Session 1] Monday, August 18, 2025
[Session 2] Sunday, September 7, 2025
[Session 3] Sunday, September 14, 2025
[Session 4] Sunday, October 5, 2025
[Session 5] Monday, October 20, 2025
[Session 6] Monday, November 3, 2025
[Session 7] Sunday, November 16, 2025
[Session 8] Sunday, November 30, 2025
Oglala Lakota Art Space
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
Participants will engage in various projects, including crafting rawhide belts and boxes, acrylic painting, knife sheaths, bows, and other weapons. The instructor will blend traditional teachings with modern techniques for each project. The program will also include harvesting a buffalo and utilizing all parts to create items such as headdresses, weapons, art, and toys.
Dates and Times, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM:
[Session 1] Monday, August 18, 2025
[Session 2] Monday, August 25, 2025
[Session 3] Monday, October 6, 2025
[Session 4] Monday, October 20, 2025
[Session 5] Monday, October 27, 2025
[Session 6] Monday, November 3, 2025
[Session 7] Monday, November 10, 2025
[Session 8] Monday, November 17, 2025
[Session 9] Monday, November 24, 2025
[Session 10] Monday, December 1, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.
This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.
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First Peoples Fund's two-day trainings give artists real-world tools and detailed resources to navigate the arts industry and become successful entrepreneurs. The training is intended for emerging and seasoned artists alike.
At the training, we will work with you to help you grow your arts business. You will have an opportunity to participate in the following activities:
• Express your vision and values that will ultimately become the principal foundation of your business.
• Determine your art marketing, business and financial management abilities using self-assessment tools.
• Budget and establish a successful pricing structure.
• Market your business using a variety of approaches and tools.
• Create your mission statement and present your artwork.
This program is being offered for FREE and IN PERSON on October 9-10, 2025 from 9:00am-4:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break (lunch provided).
Location:
Glacier Peaks Hotel
50 Museum Lp, Browning, MT 59417
This training is in collaboration with: NACDC Financial Services, Inc.
The Trainers are: Roxanne Best and Carolyn Kuali’i
QUESTIONS?
Contact Rachel Heberling, First Peoples Fund NAPD Program Manager at rachel.heberling@firstpeoplesfund.org or or Zolla Sellers HR/Finance Specialist, NACDC at zola@nacdcfs.com for more information.
Partner website https://www.nacdcfinancialservices.com/
Participants will be introduced to foundational techniques and build confidence in creative crochet projects. Participants will start with the basics and progress to more advanced techniques. Projects include: the granny square, stuffed animals, garments, bags and more.
[Session 1] Sunday, August 17, 2025
[Session 2] Sunday, August 31, 2025
[Session 3] Sunday, September 14, 2025
[Session 4] Sunday, September 28, 2025
[Session 5] Sunday, October 12, 2025
[Session 6] Sunday, October 26, 2025
[Session 7] Sunday, November 9, 2025
[Session 8] Sunday, November 23, 2025
Celebrate the 2025 Community Spirit Awardees with First Peoples Fund
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor the six remarkable Native artists selected for the 2025 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award, an annual celebration of cultural generosity, artistic excellence, and deep commitment to Indigenous art and culture at an annual celebration of cultural generosity, artistic excellence, and deep commitment to community.—an annual celebration of cultural generosity, artistic excellence, and deep commitment to community.
Live Performances
Delicious Refreshments
Honoring Indigenous Art & Spirit
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Location: Museum of Indian Arts + Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
Time: 5:30pm - 9pm
Let’s gather to uplift the voices and visions shaping the Indigenous Arts Ecology.
Purchase your tickets today at: https://bit.ly/2025-fpf-csa-tix
Questions? Contact fox@firstpeoplesfund.org | (605) 348-0324
Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.
This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.
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.
Pre survey will be completed to determine the participants knowledge of sewing.Participants without any knowledge of sewing will learn how to use a sewing machine and all sewing accessory instruments. Participants with basic knowledge of sewing will familiarize themselves with the sewing machines and sewing accessory instruments. All participants will pick sewing projects offered in this series. The topics offered for the 2025 Sewing circle are: Ribbon shirts and skirts, Lakota Women's dance regalia appliquéd leggins, mocs, yoke/cape, hair ties, belts. T/inipi or Lakota Traditional dresses, men's Lakota dance appliquéd side drops, cuffs, leg and arm bands, mocs. Shawls both ribbon and fringe. Women's Lakota dance leggins, mocs, belts, yoke/cape, hair ties. Pre-made kits will be provided.
Dates and all times are 4:00pm- 8:00pm:
[Session 1] Wednesday, August 20, 2025
[Session 2] Wednesday, September 3, 2025
[Session 3] Wednesday, October 1, 2025
[Session 4] Wednesday, October 15, 2025
[Session 5] Wednesday, October 29, 2025
[Session 6] Wednesday, November 12, 2025
[Session 7] Wednesday, November 19, 2025
[Session 8] Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Oglala Lakota Art Space
Participants will learn Illustration guidelines for strong artwork and learn inking techniques for: texture, line weight, and pressure sensitivity. Participants will gain the fundamentals of Graphic Art (composition, color, form, impact) and learn to write an Artist Statement.
[Session 1] Sunday, September 7, 2025
[Session 2] Sunday, September 21, 2025
[Session 3] Sunday, October 5, 2025
[Session 4] Sunday, October 19, 2025
[Session 5] Sunday, November 2, 2025
[Session 6] Sunday, November 16, 2025
Session 1 & 6 are scheduled for Sunday (11:00 AM-1:00 PM) [2 hours]
Sessions 2-5 are scheduled for Sunday (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) [1 hour]
Class taught by artist, Maiki Ghost Bear (Oglala Lakota). Learn more about their practice at: https://zombiemedia.carrd.co/#art
Join us for a special workshop series where we’ll sew star pattern baby bags, pot holders, and pillows—building up to the creation of traditional Star Quilts! Along the way, participants will hear stories and teachings about the cultural and historical significance of stars, star knowledge, and the powerful legacy of star quilts in our communities.
Dates:
Sunday August 17, 2025
Sunday August 31, 2025
Sunday September 21, 2025
Sunday September 28, 2025
Sunday October 19, 2025
Sunday October 26, 2025
Sunday November 2, 2025
Sunday November 9, 2025
Oglala Lakota Art Space
Participants will engage in various projects, including crafting rawhide belts and boxes, acrylic painting, knife sheaths, bows, and other weapons. The instructor will blend traditional teachings with modern techniques for each project. The program will also include harvesting a buffalo and utilizing all parts to create items such as headdresses, weapons, art, and toys.
Dates and Times, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM:
[Session 1] Monday, August 18, 2025
[Session 2] Monday, August 25, 2025
[Session 3] Monday, October 6, 2025
[Session 4] Monday, October 20, 2025
[Session 5] Monday, October 27, 2025
[Session 6] Monday, November 3, 2025
[Session 7] Monday, November 10, 2025
[Session 8] Monday, November 17, 2025
[Session 9] Monday, November 24, 2025
[Session 10] Monday, December 1, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace
