Children's Program
Code: K0607-25
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Ages 6-8
Discovering Culture: A Hands-On Native Art Workshop
Jul 7 - 11, 2025Past
9AM-3PM
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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After School Art: October Session
Oct 7 - 21, 2026
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Fall Art Break
Oct 12 - 16, 2026
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After School Art: November Session
Nov 4 - 18, 2026
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After School Art: December Session
Dec 2 - 16, 2026
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.
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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After School Art: October Session
Oct 7 - 21, 2026
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Fall Art Break
Oct 12 - 16, 2026
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After School Art: November Session
Nov 4 - 18, 2026
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After School Art: December Session
Dec 2 - 16, 2026
Join Waitlist for Discovering Culture: A Hands-On Native Art Workshop
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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