Ages: 10 Yrs. and over
Fees: $35.00
Date: September 26, 1-3pm
Description:
In the 1850s, music wasn't just for listening, it was for participating! Learn to play simple tunes from the old days on the penny whistle. We'll take some breaks to sing period songs, too. Watch out! You might just learn a little history along the way. No musical experience necessary, just a desire to have fun. Penny whistles will be available for purchase. Instructor Karen Haas is an experienced museum educator and K-12 music teacher who teaches penny whistle and music for all ages.
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Ages: 14 Yrs. and over
Fees: $40.00
Date: Saturday, October 24, 1-5pm
Description:
Have you ever wanted to make your own Northwest basket? Learn how to make a sweet grass basket using two Northwest traditional basket materials:cedar bark and sweet grass. The class begins with a plaited cedar bark base. The body teaches twining using Northwest sweet grass. The rim is a Lummi style. Finally, the necklace cord teaches cordage making. This class is suitable for beginners. Instructor Judy Bridges, a descendant of a Fort Nisqually employee and a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, has been making baskets since 1994 and teaching basketry for the past five years.
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Telling Your Family Tales - 52634
Ages: 14 Yrs. and over
Fees: $35.00
Date: November 14, 1-3pm
Description:
Every family has a wealth of stories that tell where they've been and who they are. Often these precious tales get lost with time, but this engaging workshop is filled with ideas to help you remember these tales and keep them alive for generations. Class fees include take-home worksheets. Instructor Karen Haas is an experienced museum educator and K-12 teacher who has led numerous workshops on "Telling Your Family Tales." | | | |