September 04 2010 Saturday
Event:
Poultices & Teas- Nature's First Aid at the Inst. for Amer. Indian Studies
Time: 1:00- 3:00PM
Contact Phone 860-868-0518
Website: www.birdstone.org
Description:
Before pharmacies and band aids, people relied on plants and flowers for healing. Join herbalist Dawyn Cloud Alter, of Eastern Cherokee descent, and learn how to make herbal medicine teas and poultices from things found right in your own home.
CT Educators may earn .2 CEUs. Space is limited; reservations are recommended.
Fee: $15; $12 IAIS members
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September 12 2010 Sunday
Event:
Afro-Asiatic Flute at the Institute for American Indian Studies
Time: 12:30PM-3:30PM
Contact Phone 860-868-0518
Website: www.birdstone.org
Description:
Where did the first flute come from? What was it made of? Learn the history of flutes as part of African and Asian cultures under the guidance of African artist and musician Mark Ingram.
Using a few hand tools and a drill, workshop participants will construct a 6 or 7-note flute out of a bamboo pole.
This workshop is appropriate for ages 16 and up. Space is limited, and recommendations are recommended. CT educators may earn .3 CEUs.
Fee: $30; $25 IAIS members
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September 18 2010 Saturday
Event:
Woodland Pottery at the Institute for American Indian Studies
Time: 11:00AM- 4:00PM
Contact Phone 860-868-0518
Website: www.birdstone.org
Description:
Learn to replicate prehistoric pottery typical of the area we now call Connecticut. Join Jeff Kalin, Primitive Technologist, of Cherokee descent, for a three-day workshop, where participants will build, fire, and use Woodland-style pottery.
The workshop will include two days of hand-building classical Woodland water jars and cooking pots, and culminate with a traditional firing in our outdoor Algonkian village, at a date to be determined.
CT Educators may earn .9 CEUs. Reservations and a $50 non-refundable deposit are required by September 13th.
Fee: $150; $125 IAIS members
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September 19 2010 Sunday
Event:
Native American Heritage Walk at the Inst. for Amer. Indian Studies
Time: 2:00PM
Contact Phone 860-868-0518
Website: www.birdstone.org
Description:
Join Dr. Lucianne Lavin, IAIS' Director of Research & Collections, for a walk along the museum's nature trails, ending at our replicated 16th century Algonkian village. Along the way, Dr. Lavin will provide a glimpse into the history and culture of the local Pootatuck tribal peoples, including their community life, spirituality, and medicinal uses of the indigenous flora.
Please wear sturdy walking shoes, and dress weather appropriate.
This is a free event, in conjunction with the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Organization's Heritage Walks Weekend.
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September 19 2010 Sunday
Event:
Woodland Pottery at the Institute for American Indian Studies
Time: 12:30PM-4:30PM
Contact Phone 860-868-0518
Website: www.birdstone.org
Description:
Learn to replicate prehistoric pottery typical of the area we now call Connecticut. Join Jeff Kalin, Primitive Technologist, of Cherokee descent, for a three-day workshop, where participants will build, fire, and use Woodland-style pottery.
The workshop will include two days of hand-building classical Woodland water jars and cooking pots, and culminate with a traditional firing in our outdoor Algonkian village, at a date to be determined.
CT Educators may earn .9 CEUs. Reservations and a $50 non-refundable deposit are required by September 13th.
Fee: $150; $125 IAIS members
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