Registration is through the Miwok
Archeological Preserve of Marin.
The Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin (MAPOM) sponsors classes
in California Indian Skills at Point Reyes National Seashore in
western Marin County each Spring and Fall. Classes are for adults
(over 15-years-old) and are held at Kule Loklo, the reconstructed
Indian village at the park. Most classes on hands-on. Each class
emphasizes one area of arts and skills.
To register, access http://www.mapom.org/skillsclasses.htm
Learn about traditional materials and techniques. Using a stone blade or burin, participants cut the pelt into long strips, twist it into a long fluffy spiral, and use cordage to twine it into a blanket. Students complete a sample blanket (15 pelts make a blanket about 24 in. by 19 in.) or they can enlarge their blanket at home. Participants will learn to make dogbane cordage, but commercial hemp will be used for the project. Students can waive the cost of the 15 rabbit pelts ($34 of the class fee) by bringing their own rabbit pelts. Your pelts should not tear easily, be brittle or be too thin (bring at least 10 to 15 pelts).
Date: September 16 - 17, 2006 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructors: Dino Labiste and Susan Witmore
Age Min/Max: 16/Adult
Fee: $99.00 (includes 15 rabbit skins)
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