Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art
The University of Alabama Moundville Archaeological Park 634 Mound State Pkwy, MoundvilleWeek of Events
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 […]
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 […]
Introduction to Pysanky
Introduction to Pysanky
In this beginners pysanky class, participants will learn the basics of this Ukrainian tradition. These eggs are traditionally made for Easter. Participants will learn how to blow out and sterilize eggs, how to mark out designs, how to write their own designs with beeswax using a Kistka, and how to dye their eggs. This workshop […]
