2024 Art Class Program Schedule
November 1st - 2nd
Oneida Hotel
2040 Airport Dr. Green Bay, WI
Fee: $25 per class
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLASS.
CLASS UPDATE: RAISED BEADED STRAWBERRY EARRINGS & HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELED
Class descriptions below.
No refunds.
Express yourself and take the risk of creating art. It will carry over into other parts of your life!
Friday, November 1
9am-12pm
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****THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED****
Raised Beaded Strawberry Earrings Students will learn how to create raised beaded strawberry earrings while understanding the cultural and historical significance of strawberries in Oneida culture. Instructor: Eliza Skenandore Date: Friday, Nov 1 Time: 9am - 12pm Age/Skill Level: Recommended Age: 15+ Skill Level: Basic beading experience is preferred, but beginners are welcome. The instructor will guide through step-by-step instructions. Instructor Bio: Eliza Skenandore is a traditional artist and cultural educator from the Oneida Nation. Rooted in the Onyota’a:ká: way of life, Eliza is self-taught, having studied raised beadwork, basket making, quillwork, and other traditional crafts through extensive research at the Oneida Nation Museum. She began her artistic journey in 2012, originally crafting clay charms and beaded barrettes, and has since expanded her work to include larger-scale cultural art projects. Eliza's passion for preserving and sharing Oneida culture led her to create Starr Merrie Native Gifts, a business focused on empowering Indigenous artists and ensuring cultural knowledge is passed on to the next generation. Her work is not only a reflection of her personal connection to traditional art forms, but also a commitment to strengthening her community through hands-on workshops and presentations. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Eliza holds a BA from UW-Green Bay, where she showcased her skill through raised beadwork regalia, including her own graduation stole. She actively collaborates with schools, non-profits, and community organizations, sharing her expertise in crafting cornhusk dolls, raised beadwork, and quillwork. Eliza is passionate about nurturing the next generation of artists, and she continues to create space for cultural education, storytelling, and connection through her art. |
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Jennibeads Small Beaded Holiday Ornament Students will learn how to make a beaded holiday ornament, ready for a hook to place on your holiday tree or gift to a family member or friend. Instructor: Jennifer Jordan (Oneida) Date: Friday, Nov 10 Time: 9am - 12pm About the artist: Jennifer J. Jordan, PhD., is an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation. Jennifer learned to bead at the age of 18 when she had to bead her regalia for the Miss Oneida Pageant. Jennifer learned to bead from her late great-aunt Josephine Oudenhoven and her dad Jim Jordan. Ever since, Jennifer has continued to explore different styles of beadwork including raised beadwork, flat beadwork, and loom work. Jennifer attributes working at a bead stand at pow wows around the country during the summer months while in college to her love for beads of every shape, size, and color. As for inspiration, Jennifer finds the color palate of nature as pure perfection. Nature has already done the color combination leg work, and it is up to us as artists to utilize that in our work. |
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Wampum and Silver Charm Bracelet
Students will learn about the history of wampum, trade silver, and make a silver charm, then string a wampum bracelet including the charm. Instructor: Stephenie VanEvery (Oneida) Date: Friday, November 1 Time: 9am - 12pm Instructor Bio: Kaluhyak^le, Stephenie Muscavitch VanEvery is a member of the Oneida Nation, Turtle Clan. She has been an Oneida language and culture educator for over 20 years Haudenosaunee potter, silversmith, graphic and clothing designer and storyteller. Stephenie has a BS in Broadfield Social Studies with a Masters in Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning. She has been an educator for over 20 years and is currently the Wolf Clan Manager at Oneida Cultural Heritage. Stephenie has been the recipient of the Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award, 2017 for excellence and innovation in teaching. Her work has been displayed at the Oneida Nation Museum, Oneida WI, Iroquois Museum, Howes Cave NY, Neville Public Museum, Green Bay WI. and Kress Pavilion in Door County WI. From her youth she began to develop an interest in the arts, specifically tied to her family and Oneida heritage. She learned sewing from her grandmother, Evadna Muscavitch, corn husk doll making from Budgie Manders, silversmithing and raised beadwork from Coleen Bins, and computer graphics from Thomas Skenandore. Refining her talents, she learned quilting with Anita Barber, pottery, mentored by Jennifer Stevens, Pete Jones, Brenda Hill, and Natasha Santiago Smoke. In addition, she received silverwork mentorships from Sheldon Gibson, Dan Hill and Steven Christjohn. Stephenie has always been a maker, and now focuses her talents on creating art inspired by the inherent power of family. She cherishes her husband, and children. Her intention is to raise the level of love and peace for oneself, and our connectedness to each other. |
Saturday, November 2
9am - 12pm
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Flower Top Cornhusk Doll
Students will learn of several ways that corn husk can be used and then create a cute variation of the corn husk doll. Instructor: Mya VanEvery (Oneida) Date: Saturday, November 2 Time: 9am - 12pm Instructor Bio: Mya VanEvery is a member of the Oneida Nation, Turtle clan. She is a passionate and versatile young artist known for her ability to bring her ideas to life across a variety of media. For the past three years, she has been dedicated to teaching the traditional art of Oneida corn husk dolls at the annual husking bee, helping to preserve and share this important cultural practice with her community. Her talent has been recognized at both the Woodland Indian Art Show and the Brown County Fair, where she has won multiple awards for her outstanding work. Although she loves experimenting with different art forms and materials, Mya holds a special fondness for sketching with graphite and ink, which fills her many sketchbooks and serves as her favorite form of creative expression. Her artistic journey reflects not only her deep connection to her heritage but also her boundless curiosity and love for innovation in the arts. |
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2" Set of Trade Silver Jewelry Pieces
Each student will learn the history of trade silver and make their own sterling silver set of pendants, earrings, or broaches. Take home your your beautiful project in a gift box. Instructor: Isabella VanEvery (Oneida) Date: Saturday, Nov 2 Time: 9am - 12pm Instructor Bio: Isabella VanEvery, a member of the Oneida Nation, is a gifted artist with a deep passion for traditional craftwork and an innate talent for teaching. Specializing in trade silver jewelry and beaded accessories, Isabella's creations reflect both her skill and her commitment to preserving and evolving Indigenous art forms. Her work has garnered recognition at prestigious venues, including awards from the Woodland Indian Art Show and the DePere Women's Auxiliary. In addition to her jewelry-making, Isabella is a natural educator. Over the years, she has generously shared her expertise, teaching workshops on corn husk dolls, trade silver jewelry, and beaded jewelry to a variety of audiences. Her ability to engage students of all ages speaks to her dedication to cultural transmission and her desire to share her heritage. When she’s not crafting, Isabella finds joy in sketching portraits, constantly pushing herself to achieve lifelike realism. Her artistic practice is defined by her desire to challenge herself and grow, as well as her deep respect for the cultural heritage she represents |
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 Oneida Hotel.
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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