Weaving Tradition: Menominee Basketry and the Legacy of Ash
Schedule
Mon Oct 14 2024 at 05:45 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Discovery Building | Madison, WI
About this Event
This hands-on experience delves into the cultural significance of basketry, highlighting its role in preserving Menominee heritage. Additionally, gain insight into the ecological challenges posed by the emerald ash borer insect, which threatens the very materials essential to this craft. Discover the importance of sustaining these practices and the efforts to protect and rejuvenate the resources vital to Menominee culture.
Before and after the workshop, stop by the interactive gallery at the Discovery Building featuring intricate woven works of art created by workshop host Sherri LaChapelle-Corn (Pitapanukiw).
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Capacity is limited so please contact event host to notify of any registration cancellations.
Where is it happening?
Discovery Building, 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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