SNAWS Courses

Code
Description
Level
Min Cnt
Info
AC 
ADVANCED CHOKERS 
S+ 
Different arrangements and wider variety of elements 
AB 
APPLIQUE BEADING 
S+ 
Beadwork style of the Woodland Indians, commonly called Floral 
BC 
BASIC CHOKERS 
Assemble a basic hair pipe choker. 
BCD 
BASIC CLOTH DRESS 
S+ 
 
BM 
BOW MAKING 
S+ 
Learn to make a bow. 
BT 
BRAIN TANNING 
S+ 
Hands-on hide tanning the Sioux way. 
BS 
BRICK STITCH 
S+ 
Learn to decorate articles using an advanced beading technique where beads are applied individually in a brick-like offset style 
CT 
CULTURE AND TRADITIONS 
Learn about face paint, religion, tribal colors, societies, etc. 
DC 
DREAM CATCHERS 
 
DE 
DRUMMING & DRUM ETIQUETTE 
Learn the proper respect for the drum, singers and songs and how the drum is used in Indian culture 
FN 
FLINT NAPPING 
S+ 
The art of arrowhead making 
FBC 
FRY BREAD CLASS 
Learn how to prepare and cook Indian Fry Bread. 
IDB 
INDIAN DANCE BASIC 
This is more of a demonstration of typical dances 
IDR 
INDIAN DRESS & REGALIA 
Learn the proper cosyuming and way to build a traditional outfit 
IF 
INDIAN FLUTE MAKING 
S+ 
Learn to make a Native American flute 
IFP 
INDIAN FLUTE PLAYING 
Learn to play a Native American flute in traditional style 
IG 
INDIAN GAMES 
Learn Native American games 
IJB 
INDIAN JEWELRY 
S+ 
Learn to make 1 of 3 available projects 
INAC 
INTRO TO NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE 
Introduction to Native American culture, lifestyles, religion, ceremonies, etc. 
IB 
INTRODUCTION TO BEADWORK 
 
LS 
LAZY STITCH 
S+ 
Plains style of decorative beading on clothing 
LB 
LOOM BEADING 
Learn how to create beaded strip projects using the loom 
MW 
MEDICINE WHEEL 
Learn what a medicine wheel is, how it is constructed and how it is used 
MOC 
MOCCASIN MAKING 
Learn different patterns and how to create your own moccasins 
MOC 
MOCCASIN MAKING & HISTORY 
S+ 
 
OPEN (VISIT MUSEUM, DEMOS, VENDORS) 
No class assigned 
PS 
PEYOTE STITCH 
S+ 
Learn to bead on round objects in the gourd stitch or peyote fashion 
PM 
PIPE MAKING 
S+ 
Learn how to make a pipe-stone pipe 
RM 
ROSETTES 
S+ 
Learn the art of making beaded rosettes 
SHA 
SHAWL MAKING 
S+ 
 
SIGN 
SIGN LANGUAGE 
Learn the unspoken language used by Native Americans and early settlers which provided communication between them 
ST 
STORY TELLING 
Legends and untold true stories of the selected tribal groups 
TG 
TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY 
Learn the functional and governmental bodies in Native American society. 

O - Anyone can do this class

S - Recommended for age 10-1/2 and up

S+ - Should be at least 14 years of age

A - Adults only please (18+)

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