A lesson in crafting

Friday - January 9, 2015 by Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
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Carletta Hayes from the Cultural Preservation Department helps Dominic Goodtracks construct a wooden teepee.
Henry Whiteskunk from the Culture Department shows young participants how to put together a teepee.
Carefully sewn and detailed pouch bags hang from the wall. The art class displayed a number of various traditional craftsmanships.
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
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The Culture Department hosted an arts and crafts class on Tuesday, Dec. 30. where participating tribal members gathered for an afternoon of traditional crafting. Attendees were given the demonstrations on how to construct miniature teepees using wood and wax. Others were given lessons on how to sew pouch bags complete with beadwork. The class was held to spread culture awareness.

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