Potawatomi Beadwork for Beginners
Event information
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person.
Age: Ages 10 and older. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Contact: 815-722-9301
Location: Isle a la Cache Museum
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Event details
Join special guest and local artist Samantha Thompson as she shares her connection with beadwork and her Potawatomi heritage. Then follow along with step-by-step instructions on how to make a beaded creation of your own inspired by traditional Potawatomi designs. All supplies are provided.
The museum will be open after the program to allow guests to view the “Indige-Facts” exhibit, which is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian.
Event requirements
Registration required by Tuesday, Nov. 12: 815-722-9301.
Isle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility; outdoor activities will take place on paved paths and natural surfaces. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.