This is our hub for all First Peoples Fund related events aimed at empowering Native artists, culture bearers, and community leaders. From skill-building workshops to art exhibitions, we offer a variety of events to foster growth, encourage dialogue, and inspire change.
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William Stewart will conduct a 10 day workshop on cutting, coloring and designing of trade cloth bags. The event is limited to 10 participants with sewing skills. Learn to create detailed appliqué patterns featuring Lakota designs and transform them into beautiful trade cloth bags or similar materials. All animal templates are the intellectual property of the instructor.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
This workshop series brings together a community to craft ribbon skirts, shirts, vests, regalia and ceremonial dresses. As we create, we’ll also share traditional stories and teachings, unveiling the historical and cultural significance of these items, strengthening our bonds and deepening our heritage. Every two sessions will have their own themes and focuses.
Secure your spot now and embark on this inspiring journey of cultural exploration and artistic growth! Classes are scheduled for the following dates:
Oglala Lakota Art Space
Join us for the brand new virtual format of the Wicaglata Learning Circle, where we’ve created a safe and empowering online space for all participants! This event, led by Tiana Spotted Thunder, now allows you to engage in Wicaglata protocol, explore its societal significance, and master the craft of making skirts and shawls—all from the comfort and safety of your home.With this shift from in-person to virtual, we’re ensuring that more winyan relatives can access this enriching experience. Although we’ve moved this class online, we may still offer occasional in-person sessions later this year. Virtual Meeting Details Provided Upon Registration.
Tiana Spotted Thunder is a Lakota recording artist from Oglala, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. She is a vocalist of many genres, but specializes in singing traditional Lakota and indigenous music. She travels throughout North America to powwows as a backup singer for drum groups as well as performs solo for various audiences. Her vocal range reveals the pride of her identity as a Lakota woman.Tiana Spotted Thunder is also a Teaching Artist with the Wicahpi Olowan Music Program.
Virtual/Online
This workshop series will provide participants with a knowledge to create turtles, lizards, moccasins, and ceremonial balls. Stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of these items will be shared with the participants as they create their pieces. Each month’s sessions will focus on different beading techniques.
Don't miss out – secure your spot for the beadwork sessions!
Beading 101:
August 4 & 5, 18 & 19
Peyote Stitch:
September 8 & 9, 22 & 23
Loom Beading:
October 6 & 7, 27 & 28
Flat Stitch:
November 3 & 4, 17 & 18
Lazy Stitch:
December 1 & 2
Oglala Lakota Art Space
This workshop series will provide participants with creative knowledge of doll making using different colored material and applying dresses, shawls & blankets. Dolls will be constructed using a premade pattern to put it all together. In addition to doll creation participants will learn to make wooden stands for display.
Don't miss out on this opportunity! Reserve your spot now!
Oglala Lakota Art Space
Participants will learn the fundamental Principles of Drawing (Line, Shape, Form, Perspective, Space, Value, Composition & Expression). Participants will gain basic understanding of Drawing and developing techniques through studio practice. Participants will engage in creative and critical conversations related to the art of Drawing. Participants are encouraged to attend each session to fully utilize course content (but are not required).
Session 1 (8/25/24): Expression with Keith Braveheart. Drawing Practice: Introductory Ledger Drawing, Observational Drawing, Portfolio Making.
Session 2 (9/8/24): Line & Shape with Nathaniel Ruleaux. Drawing Practice: Automatic Drawing (Line &Shape) / Mark-Making, Contour Line Drawing, Parfleche Drawing.
Session 3 (9/22/24): Perspective & Form with Marina Moon and Maiki Ghost Bear. Drawing Practice: 1-Point Perspective Drawing, 2-Point Perspective Drawing.
Session 4 (10/6/24): Form, Space & Value with Keith Braveheart and Marina Moon. Drawing Practice: Cross-Contour Line Drawing, Value Scales (Shading Techniques), Local Value Drawing (Still Life).
Session 5 (10/20/24): Charcoal & Composition with Maiki Ghostbear and Marina Moon. Drawing Practice: Charcoal Drawing (Landscape), Reductive & Additive Charcoal Drawing, Charcoal Drawing (Self-Portrait).
Session 6 (Sun. 11/3): Ink & Portraiture with Maiki Ghostbear and Celestine Stadnick. Drawing Practice: Ink Drawing, Blind Contour Line Portrait, Portrait Drawing.
Session 7 (11/17/24): Color & Figure Drawing with Nathaniel Ruleaux and Celestine Stadnick. Drawing Practice: Color Drawing, Gesture Drawing, Figure Drawing.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
William Stewart will conduct a 10 day workshop on cutting, coloring and designing of trade cloth bags. The event is limited to 10 participants with sewing skills. Learn to create detailed appliqué patterns featuring Lakota designs and transform them into beautiful trade cloth bags or similar materials. All animal templates are the intellectual property of the instructor.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
William Stewart will conduct a 10 day workshop on cutting, coloring and designing of trade cloth bags. The event is limited to 10 participants with sewing skills. Learn to create detailed appliqué patterns featuring Lakota designs and transform them into beautiful trade cloth bags or similar materials. All animal templates are the intellectual property of the instructor.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
This workshop series brings together a community to craft ribbon skirts, shirts, vests, regalia and ceremonial dresses. As we create, we’ll also share traditional stories and teachings, unveiling the historical and cultural significance of these items, strengthening our bonds and deepening our heritage. Every two sessions will have their own themes and focuses.
Secure your spot now and embark on this inspiring journey of cultural exploration and artistic growth! Classes are scheduled for the following dates:
Oglala Lakota Art Space
Cultivate Your Traditional Arts Skills with Waylon Gaddie! This workshop will provide participants with knowledge on a variety of traditional art forms. Participants will learn different skills throughout the series making knife & sheath, belts with leather and hide, old style dance bell making, and painting with acrylics.
Join us at the Oglala Lakota Artspace:
Knife & Sheath
Leather & Hide Belt Making
Old Style Dance Bell Making
Parfleche Awl Making
Acrylic Painting
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Join us for the brand new virtual format of the Wicaglata Learning Circle, where we’ve created a safe and empowering online space for all participants! This event, led by Tiana Spotted Thunder, now allows you to engage in Wicaglata protocol, explore its societal significance, and master the craft of making skirts and shawls—all from the comfort and safety of your home.With this shift from in-person to virtual, we’re ensuring that more winyan relatives can access this enriching experience. Although we’ve moved this class online, we may still offer occasional in-person sessions later this year. Virtual Meeting Details Provided Upon Registration.
Tiana Spotted Thunder is a Lakota recording artist from Oglala, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. She is a vocalist of many genres, but specializes in singing traditional Lakota and indigenous music. She travels throughout North America to powwows as a backup singer for drum groups as well as performs solo for various audiences. Her vocal range reveals the pride of her identity as a Lakota woman.Tiana Spotted Thunder is also a Teaching Artist with the Wicahpi Olowan Music Program.
Virtual/Online
Provide participants with a knowledge of using watercolor and mixed media techniques to create paintings, earrings, keychains, moccasins, collages, scrapbooks and more. Participants are welcome to bring poems and pictures that serve as memorials of an event, person or place.
Oglala Lakota Art Space
This workshop series focuses on empowering women through traditional self-care methods led by Kelly Hosie at Oglala Lakota Artspace. Participants will learn about natural medicines and methods to support and connect with one another in a nurturing environment.
This event emphasizes the importance of traditional kinship practices using native plants and herbs. Kelly's expertise and wealth of knowledge will guide participants on a journey through centuries-old traditions, offering insights into natural remedies that promote well-being.
As a descendant of Cree, Anishinaabe, Assiniboine Sioux, Dakota Sioux, Arikara, and Hidatsa people, Kelly draws inspiration from her children, embodying the ancient practice of traditional medicines. Learn about her foraging practices, nurturing a respectful connection with Mother Earth, and delve into the preparation of various traditional medicines.
Oglala Lakota Art Space
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:
This program is being offered for free on November 9 - November 10, 2024 at 9:00am-4:30pm.
Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
Join us for a special workshop series on Star Quilt making with the talented Carol Wilcox! Participants will learn the art of sewing star patterns on baby bags, potholders, and pillows, leading up to the creation of a beautiful star quilt. This journey of creativity and craftsmanship will help you grow your skills and embrace the traditional art of Star Quilt making. Each session promises hands-on learning and the chance to create something truly special. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and create in a supportive and inspiring environment!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming sessions!
Oglala Lakota Art Space