Calfskin Qupak Making Workshop

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Wednesday, Aug. 5 & Friday, Aug. 7 (3 sessions) Seed Lab
 
Join Britt’Nee Brower for a hands-on three-day workshop dedicated to the art of calfskin qupak making. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this evening class is three sessions and offers an immersive experience in traditional skin sewing.
 
About your instructor: Britt’Nee Kivliqtaruq Brower is a strong proponent of Iñupiat values and their relevance in our modern age. She advocates the revitalization of the language, art, story telling, and tattoo traditions of her Iñupiat people and brings this passion to her artwork. Her work incorporates traditional Qupak motifs and adds a modern twist to honor traditional elements of her Iñupiat culture.
 
This workshop is supported in part by the Alaska Native Arts Foundation and the Arctic Willow advisory group. $30 material fee. Scholarships available on request.

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