Children's Program

Code: K0607-25

    • Ages 6-8

Discovering Culture: A Hands-On Native Art Workshop

Jul 7 - 11, 2025

9AM-3PM

Concept

Join us to explore and celebrate the diverse styles of Native American art! This workshop honors Native cultures through hands-on activities and traditional crafts. Participants learn techniques such as weaving, quillwork, ceramics, and beading, and then create their own art using materials including clay, beads, paint, and yarn. It’s an opportunity to discover the rich cultural traditions that shape this land and contribute to keeping these beautiful arts alive.

Faculty

Chelsea Bighorn

Chelsea Bighorn is a textile artist who was born and raised in Tempe, AZ and is Lakota, Dakota, Shoshone -Paiute, and European. She graduated from The Institute of American Indian Arts in 2021 with a BFA in Studio Arts. Bighorn received her MFA in Fiber and Material Studies from School of The Art Institute of Chicago. She currently resides in Chicago, IL where she is an artist-in-residence with Chicago Artist Coalition.

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Thank you for your interest in the waitlist. When space in a workshop or program becomes available, registration will open on the website. Everyone on the waitlist will be emailed to alert them of the opening. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to register for the workshop or program.

Workshop Details

Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts

Making Art Accessible

Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.

Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.

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