Children's Program
Code: K0608-26
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Ages 6-8
Discovering Culture
Jul 6 - 10, 2026
9 AM - 3 PM
Tuition: $600.00
Course Fee: $30.00
Registration Fee: $25.00
Concept
Join us to explore and celebrate the diverse styles of Native American art! We honor Native cultures through hands-on activities and traditional crafts. We learn techniques such as weaving, quillwork, ceramics, and beading, and create our own art using materials like clay, beads, paint, and yarn. This is a chance to discover the rich cultural traditions that shape this land and help keep these beautiful arts alive!
Media & Techniques
Mixed media, clay, fabric, yarn, paint, and beads
Faculty
Camryn Ahhaitty Growing Thunder
Camryn Ahhaitty Growing Thunder (Dakota/Nakoda/Kiowa/Comanche) is an award-winning artist and art educator from the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana. Camryn encourages young artists to explore storytelling, cultural identity and creativity through hands-on making. She creates supportive and imaginative learning environments where children feel confident expressing themselves and discovering the joy of art.
Tuition: $600.00
Course Fee: $30.00
Registration Fee: $25.00
Join Waitlist for Discovering Culture
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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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