2023 Art Class Program Schedule
November 10th - 11th
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
2040 Airport Dr. Green Bay, WI
Fee: $20 per class
PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLASS.
Class descriptions and link to registration below.
No refunds.
Express yourself and take the risk of creating art. It will carry over into other parts of your life!
Friday, November 10
Morning Classes 9am - 12pm
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Black Ash Bookmarkers
Students will receive a kit and learn to make sweet grass and black ash book markers. Instructor: Ronnie-Leigh Goeman (Onondaga Nation) Date: Friday, Nov 10 Time: 9am - 10:30am & 10:30am - 12pm **This class will be offered at two times, 10 students per class** About the artist: “When I weave a basket I share the living past of my people. I am able to pass on a traditional art form, as well as the stories of those who came before, intertwining the past, present and future.” - Ronnie-Leigh Goeman Ronnie-Leigh Goeman grew up on the Onondaga Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy located in Upstate New York. As a young girl she became intrigued with the art of basket making and began making baskets as a teenager. As she grew older, many Traditional Iroquois women who taught her the importance of balancing old traditions with individuality influenced her work. One of these women, Mae Big Tree, a renowned basket maker from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation became her mentor. Her artistry has earned her honors in Native American Art forums. She has garnered awards in contemporary, traditional, and mixed media basket making in prestigious shows such as; Santa Fe Indian Market, Eiteljorg, where she was recently awarded Best of Show, among others. |
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Strawberry Beaded Earrings
Students will learn how to make a pair of strawberry earrings using raised beading technique. Beading kit will be provided. Instructor: Eliza Skenandore (Oneida) Date: Friday, Nov 10 Time: 9am About the artist: Eliza Skenandore was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She is an enrolled citizen of the Oneida Nation. She grew up on the Oneida Indian Reservation. Her parents enrolled her at the Tribal BIA School so that she could learn the Oneida culture and language. She attended K-12 and later went on to school for art and multimedia at ITT-Tech of Green Bay. She holds an associate's degree in Information Technology - Multimedia from ITT-Tech. Eliza attended the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay and received her bachelor's degree in First Nations Studies with a minor in Human Development. Along with an associate's degree in Humanities. Eliza also worked for the Oneida Nation for 12 years. She was the Historical Multimedia Specialist for the History Department in Oneida Cultural Heritage Area for nine years. She also worked for the Oneida Nation Museum for 2 years. She is worked at Northeast Technical College which is located on the Oneida Indian Reservation. She worked in the library as a Library Lab Technician. Eliza is currently the Library Director at the Oneida Community Library and Green Earth Branch Library. She also runs her business, Starr Merrie Native Gifts, with her husband, Shawn Skenandore. |
Friday Afternoon Classes: 1pm - 4pm
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UV Resin Birch Bark, Cedar and Dried Flower Earrings
Students will be provided with all materials and tools to make the birch bark, cedar, flower earrings. Take home your artfully created earrings, ready to wear. Instructor: Sunny Webster (Oneida) Date: Friday, Nov 10 Time: 1pm - 4pm About the artist: I am from the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin. I was born and raised in Chicago but moved to the Oneida Reservation in 2016. I went to The Illinois Institute of Arts and received my Bachelors in Fine Arts. I have loved sewing ever since my first sewing class in college. After many years of costume designing for stage performer I started creating clothing and accessories with Indigenous designs on them. I really enjoy showing my contemporary flare in my designs. I use many kinds of fabrics, and materials in my pieces to accentuate my individuality. |
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Felt Bird
Students in this class will learn to make a small felt bird. This project is doable for any age and skill level. Students will be able to complete the bird and take it home for display. Instructor: KarenLyne Hill (Onondaga) Date: Friday, Nov 10 Time: 1pm - 4pm About the artist: I am a member from the Onondaga Nation outside of Syracuse NY. I have taught classes out of my home for over ten years and recently started a class for eighth graders at our nation school. I have worked with various ages and those who are just anxious to learn. I believe in starting out slow so the project will be easy and doable for any age or skill level. We as Iroquois people have a fondness for all creatures big and small. |
Saturday, November 11
Morning Classes: 9am - 12pm
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Make & Take Basket Class **SOLD OUT**
Students will be provided with materials prepared for a basket. Each student will be given step by step instructions on how to make a basket. Each basket is uniquely made and can be used for whatever the individual would like to use it for. Ages 15+ Instructor: Kimberly Crowley (Ho-Chunk) Date: Saturday, Nov 11 Time: 9am - 10:30am & 10:30am-12pm **This class will be offered at two times, 10 students per class** About the artist: I have been making baskets for 43 years. I have been teaching basket classes for 8 years and have 2 apprentices I work with. |
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Strawberry Pin Cushion
Students will make this multi-functional strawberry, which can be decorative and/or used as an ornament. Main function is to be a needle/pin cushion. Instructor: Wilma Zumpano (St Regis Mohawk) Date: Saturday, Nov 11 Time: 9am - 12pm About the artist: I have been dabbling in beads off and on since my teens. I used to adorn my traditional attire when I was part of a travel troupe from Akwesasne, during the 60’s. When I became a parent, there was not a lot of time to spend creating beaded keepsakes so it went on the back burner for a time. However, I relocated to the Mohawk Valley. The allure of walking on the same ground that my ancestors walked, I felt the need to retain my identity and beading just seemed to fit the bill, so I picked up the beads again and immersed myself in its charm. I joined with other native beading groups including a guild, which helps to keep this practice evolving with high quality. We all challenge each other. I still combine traditional techniques and patterns in the designs. Many of the patterns and designs that we use are well over a hundred years old. Also, it makes it easy to share pieces of my cultural history with people who may not know that it still exists. I have been presenting my artwork at many museums, competing at juried shows, the NYS Fair and have been warmly welcomed at all events, which includes states: Arizona, Indiana, Wisconsin, Washington DC and New York. I also teach beading classes. |
NO refunds for NO shows.
Walk Ins are welcome, but classes are limited to 20 participants. Preregistration is encouraged.
The Festival of Woodland Indian Art & Culture classes will be held at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center.
The address is 2040 Airport Dr, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Class instructors are supported in part by a grant from WI Arts Board and Oneida Nation Arts Program.
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