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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
Explore the art of quillwork with Lakota artist Stephanie Two Crow! This November and December, join us at Oglala Lakota Artspace for a workshop series where Stephanie will guide participants in sorting, dyeing, and stitching porcupine quills. Each session offers hands-on learning and a deeper connection to the traditions and craftsmanship of Lakota jewelry.
This workshop provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the heritage of Indigenous artistry, gaining skills that carry forward cultural knowledge. Through each technique, participants will engage in Knowing, Honoring & Sharing our collective heritage.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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
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
This workshop series will focus on providing participants with knowledge of leather tooling and horse tack repair. Led by Catlin Clifford, participants will gain hands-on experiences. Certain class dates will focus on specific projects like; Leather bag making, wallet making, chap making and horse tack repair.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Explore the art of quillwork with Lakota artist Stephanie Two Crow! This November and December, join us at Oglala Lakota Artspace for a workshop series where Stephanie will guide participants in sorting, dyeing, and stitching porcupine quills. Each session offers hands-on learning and a deeper connection to the traditions and craftsmanship of Lakota jewelry.
This workshop provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the heritage of Indigenous artistry, gaining skills that carry forward cultural knowledge. Through each technique, participants will engage in Knowing, Honoring & Sharing our collective heritage.
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
Explore the art of quillwork with Lakota artist Stephanie Two Crow! This November and December, join us at Oglala Lakota Artspace for a workshop series where Stephanie will guide participants in sorting, dyeing, and stitching porcupine quills. Each session offers hands-on learning and a deeper connection to the traditions and craftsmanship of Lakota jewelry.
This workshop provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the heritage of Indigenous artistry, gaining skills that carry forward cultural knowledge. Through each technique, participants will engage in Knowing, Honoring & Sharing our collective heritage.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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
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
Art Exhibition of the Oglala Lakota Artspace community, participants of the workshops shall present their work. Monetary Awards will be given for 4 categories. Please contact Keith Braveheart for more information at kbhartwork@gmail.com
Art Market, please register on this link, we have 6 tables left: https://formstack.io/3ECA8
Helene Gaddie will present Lakota Star Knowledge.
Waylon Gaddie will present Ohunkaka Stories.
Ruth Cedar Face will present on Lakota Family Systems.
Our talented music line up will be Jar Cottier, Conquest, Nyna and Elizabeth Skye performing through out the day.Door prizes include a flat screen TV, Grill/Smoker and Sewing Machine/Sewing Kit.
Oglala Lakota Artspace Winter Solstice and Art Market, December 21, 2024, 1-5PM. MusicPresentation & Art ActivitiesDoor PrizesArt Market
Oglala Lakota Art Space
Artists in the Santa Rosa area, mark your calendars for an empowering two-day Native Artist Professional Development Training at the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center! This workshop, led by expert trainers Tiffany Adams and Carolyn Kualii, is designed to give both emerging and experienced artists the skills to thrive in the arts industry.
From marketing your work and managing finances to crafting your mission statement, you’ll gain practical, real-world tools to grow your arts business. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey in 2025!
January 11-12, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
QUESTIONS?
Contact First Peoples Fund NAPD program staff at programs@firstpeoplesfund.org for more information.
