Beaded Necklace Pendant Class – CLASS FULL

Learn how to make a beaded necklace pendant using the two-needle applique technique on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note, RSVP is REQUIRED to attend. Reserve your spot by emailing chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org. Class is free and open to those 18 and older.

Open Cultural Sewing Class

Have an ongoing sewing or beading project that you need help on? Attend our Open Sewing Classes. Cultural Activities Coordinator, Leslie Deer, will be on hand to offer her assistance! Classes are: Tuesday, November 16, 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2-3 p.m.

Beaded Earring Class

Learn to make a pair of beaded earrings with two needle applique technique on September 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Must be 18 or over, and all supplies will be provided. Please note, RSVP is REQUIRED to attend, and space is very limited. Email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org to reserve your spot.    

Daisy Chain Necklace Class

Learn how to make a daisy chain necklace with seed beads on Tuesday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Must be 18 or over, and all supplies will be provided. Please note, RSVP is REQUIRED to attend. Space is very limited. Email chcculturalactivites@potawatomi.org to RSVP

Threaded with care

Potawatomi artisan Peggy Hancock Kinder’s artistic outlets span all forms of needlework from hand-tied shawls, hand-stitched ribbon work, aprons and other regalia to beaded applique earrings and beaded fan handles.

Peggy Kinder’s craftsmanship revives Potawatomi culture

Peggy Kinder lives in Gladstone, Missouri, where she creates Potawatomi-inspired beadwork, ribbonwork, beaded fan handles, shirts, shawls, earrings, accessories and custom orders. “I don’t remember not doing any of it — it’s just been such a part of my life for so long,” she said. Until about 15 years ago, her art primarily documented and Read More »

FireLake Gifts featured items of the week: June 8-12, 2015

FireLake Gift Shop has a wide variety of books encompassing Native American and Potawatomi culture. Some items are written by Potawatomi-members, while others are works of history and research by experts on Native American culture.This week’s featured items are not online, but you are encouraged to call and we will gladly process the order over Read More »