Native American Quillwork Demonstration

Schedule

Sat Aug 01 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

450 N State Street, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Utah 84114 | Salt Lake City, UT

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Before contact with Europeans brought seed beads, Native American art used primarily natural materials like shells, stones, elk ivories, and porcupine quills. Come spend time with Ute/Hopi artist Alan Groves as he demonstrates the art of porcupine quillwork and answers questions about Native American art.
Location: Museum Education Room N276 on 2nd floor of the North Capitol Building at 450 N State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Times: Saturday, August 1st, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
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450 N State Street, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Utah 84114

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