Master Artist Class Schedule 2009 - 2010

Now in its tenth year, this popular series of workshops offers instruction from Alaska Native master artists. Classes vary in length, but are all taught by Alaska Native Master Artists from around the state.  These classes are supported in part by a generous grant from ExxonMobil.

Athabascan Moose Hide Vest with Denise Hardesty
This class is designed for both the novice and skilled skin sewers.  Denise loves to work moose hide and is an expert in producing these projects.
October 20 -23............ Tuesday – Friday.................... 6 – 9 p.m.
October 24..................  Saturday................................ 12 – 4 p.m.
October 27 -30............ Tuesday – Friday.................... 6 – 9 p.m.
October 31................... Saturday................................ 12 – 4 p.m.
$275/ members $247.50 *December 12 beading class included

Tlingit Cedar Bark (twining) with Holly Churchill 
Twining a small cedar basket with Holly Churchill.  Note: this is a labor intense class, be prepared to work well over class time as you will need to devote 40 to 60
hours over the scheduled class time to complete this project.
October 27 - 30..................... Tuesday – Friday....................... 6 – 9 p.m.
October 31............................. Saturday.................................. 12 – 4 p.m.
November 3 - 6...................... Tuesday – Friday....................... 6 – 9 p.m.
November 7........................... Saturday................................... 12 – 4 p.m.
$275/ members $247.50  

                                                                                                     
Haida Cedar Bark (plaiting) with Diane Willard 
Diane Douglas-Willard will be teaching plaiting weaving. This technique
is excellent for the beginner or advanced student.

December 1 - 4................... Tuesday – Friday....................... 6 – 9 p.m.
December 5......................... Saturday.................................. 12 – 4 p.m.
December 8 - 11................. Tuesday – Friday........................ 6 – 9 p.m.
December 12....................... Saturday................................... 12 – 4 p.m.
$250/ members $225

Yup’ik Mukluks with Eva Bryant 
Eva Bryant will be teaching the basics of the class. Another class is
tied to this class to make the soles of the mukluks.  The traditional making of mukluk soles is an endangered art form.  This is a unique opportunity to learn this production in conjunction with the mukluk class.  
March 6 ........................Saturday
March 13.......................Saturday
March 20.......................Saturday
March 27.......................Saturday
$250/ members $225 *December 12 beading class included

Inupiaq Baleen Baskets with Maryjane Litchard 
MaryJane Litchard is a master at working this material. The goal of
this class is to produce a project of your own design and creation.
The nature of this class is to learn the materials’ nature, flexibility
and limitations.  
December 8 - 11......................... Tuesday - Friday................6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
December 12................................Saturday........................... 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
December 15 - 18.........................Tuesday - Friday................6 p.m.  - 9 p.m.
December 9..................................Saturday.............................12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$250/ members $225

Aleut Bentwood Visor with Patty Lekanoff-Gregory 
Patricia Lekanoff-Gregory is teaching this cultures style of visor
making. Participants will carve the wood and bend it into its’ final
shape. Designs will be explained during this class.  
March 16 - 19........................ Tuesday - Friday................6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
March 20.................................Saturday........................... 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
March 23 - 26.........................Tuesday - Friday................6 p.m.  - 9 p.m.
March 27.................................Saturday.............................12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$250/ members $225

Haida Cedar Hat with Della Cheney 
Della Cheney will be teaching
plaiting in Tlingit style. This weaving technique is for the novice
and advanced participant. Projects can be a hat, basket or rattle. 
March 16 - 19........................ Tuesday - Friday................6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
March 20.................................Saturday........................... 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
March 23 - 26.........................Tuesday - Friday................6 p.m.  - 9 p.m.
March 27.................................Saturday.............................12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$275/ members $247.50 

To register and guarantee a space in the class, payment must be received in full. ANHC members receive a 10% discount off of class prices. To obtain a full refund, participants must withdraw two weeks prior to the start of class. Within two weeks of the start of class a 50% refund will be given. Within 24 hours no refunds will be given.
Class size is limited to 10 – 12 people to ensure quality interaction and instruction. Enroll today to secure a spot in the workshop of your choice! Space is limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis.
To sign up, call the Reservation Hotline at (907) 330-8000.
University Credit: Available for 2 optional university credits for an additional fee of $89.Students can register for university credit the first night of each class. Pre-registration is required with ANHC prior to the first night of class. Heritage Center fess must be paid in full before the class begins. UAA fees can be paid the first night of each class.

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Co-sponsored by ExxonMobil, The CIRI Foundation, Alaska Native Education Program Grant (US Department of Education), Education Through Cultural and Historic Organizations (ECHO – US Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement) and the Education Equities Act (US Department of Education).

Athabascan vest by Denise Hardesty

Baleen Basket by Mary Jane Litchard

Cedar Basket by Diane Willard