Native American Beading Class with Michael Cherry

Join us in person for a fun and hands-on workshop where you'll dive into the beautiful art of Native American beading. The class will be taught by local Native American Artist, Michael Cherry. This class will focus on earrings, which you will design and be able to take home afterwards. Native American beading is rich in heritage and culture. You won't want to miss out on this unique experience!

This class invites participants of all skill levels to explore Indigenous beading techniques while honoring the cultural significance, creativity, and storytelling woven into each design. Come connect, create, and celebrate tradition through the timeless practice of beadwork.

Dentalium are seashells also called tusk shells that are harvested in deep water off the Pacific coast. Dentalium were used for many purposes by Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest but traditionally as the main form of currency and trade such as the Takelma Rogue River and Umpqua Indians in Northern California. Dentalium shells were used for jewelry making, decorating regalia, for trade, for spiritual reasons and seen as a symbol of status.

The class is hosted by Flower Crush, located in downtown, historic Salem, Oregon, close to the Riverfront Park at 357 Court Street NE. Free parking is available 1 block away in Chemeketa Parkade. Feel free to arrive up to 15 minutes early for the class.

No outside food and beverages are allowed other than water. Food and beverages are available for purchase during class from the Flower Crush menu, which will include coffee, scones, soup, paninis, salad and other options.

If you have questions or concerns about this class, please contact mailey at 503-710-8446. No refunds 7 days prior to event.

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