Isiġvik (Fur Ruff, Iñupiaq) Workshop

The Isiġvik (Fur Ruff, Iñupiaq) Workshop will be led by Iñupiaq Master Artist Bobby (Brower) Itta, who will teach participants how to make their very own fur ruff. Bobby, who was born and raised in Utqiagvik and is the designer and owner of Arctic Luxe, will be sharing her pattern and techniques for creating a beautiful parka ruff.

The free Workshop will take place at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and materials will be provided thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts. All skill levels are welcome to attend. We welcome individuals under the age of 21 to join us and have reserved a few tickets for this age group. If you are under 21, please select the "Isiġvik Workshop - 21 & Under" ticket type when registering.

To register, participants must agree to attend all five days of the Workshop. The Workshop will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st.

For more information, please contact Alaska Native Heritage Center's Curator of Collections and Exhibits, Angie Demma, at [email protected].

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is supported in part by an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support general operating expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Host or Publisher Alaska Native Heritage Center