Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art
The University of Alabama Moundville Archaeological Park 634 Mound State Pkwy, Moundville
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Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art
From February 3 through May 31, 2025, the Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park will feature a temporary exhibit focusing on Moundville and Mississippian influences on contemporary Native American artists. Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art emphasizes the re-centering of museums from tribal perspectives by connecting the past to the present. This […]
Spring Mugs
Spring Mugs
Create a spring themed mug in this one-day workshop! Students will be shown how to build their mug out of slabs of clay and will be able to fully customize their creations with personalized images, designs, or textures. Once finished with building, students will paint their mugs with a variety of colorful glazes. This class […]
Random Weave Basket with Foraged Vines
Random Weave Basket with Foraged Vines
Practice mindful creativity with random weave basket making with artist Sarah Bell. Using foraged natural materials, we will create meaningful basket vessels that embody land and spirit. Learn how to sustainably gather and forage vines and incorporate plant material into your baskets. This class is for beginners, and all participants will leave with a basket […]
Book Arts 18+
Book Arts 18+
Book design is something that is largely forgotten today, it is a craft often taken for granted. It involves methods and rules that have been developed over centuries. This class consists of a series of four classes, each building on the last. We will work on exercises and follow steps to make our own handmade […]
