SNAWS Courses
Code |
Description |
Level |
Min Cnt |
Info |
AC | ADVANCED CHOKERS | S+ | 5 | Different arrangements and wider variety of elements |
AB | APPLIQUE BEADING | S+ | 5 | Beadwork style of the Woodland Indians, commonly called Floral |
BC | BASIC CHOKERS | S | 5 | Assemble a basic hair pipe choker. |
BCD | BASIC CLOTH DRESS | S+ | 5 | |
BM | BOW MAKING | S+ | 5 | Learn to make a bow. |
BT | BRAIN TANNING | S+ | 5 | Hands-on hide tanning the Sioux way. |
BS | BRICK STITCH | S+ | 5 | Learn to decorate articles using an advanced beading technique where beads are applied individually in a brick-like offset style |
CT | CULTURE AND TRADITIONS | O | 5 | Learn about face paint, religion, tribal colors, societies, etc. |
DC | DREAM CATCHERS | O | 5 | |
DE | DRUMMING & DRUM ETIQUETTE | O | 5 | Learn the proper respect for the drum, singers and songs and how the drum is used in Indian culture |
FN | FLINT NAPPING | S+ | 5 | The art of arrowhead making |
FBC | FRY BREAD CLASS | O | 5 | Learn how to prepare and cook Indian Fry Bread. |
IDB | INDIAN DANCE BASIC | O | 5 | This is more of a demonstration of typical dances |
IDR | INDIAN DRESS & REGALIA | A | 5 | Learn the proper cosyuming and way to build a traditional outfit |
IF | INDIAN FLUTE MAKING | S+ | 5 | Learn to make a Native American flute |
IFP | INDIAN FLUTE PLAYING | O | 5 | Learn to play a Native American flute in traditional style |
IG | INDIAN GAMES | O | 5 | Learn Native American games |
IJB | INDIAN JEWELRY | S+ | 5 | Learn to make 1 of 3 available projects |
INAC | INTRO TO NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE | O | 5 | Introduction to Native American culture, lifestyles, religion, ceremonies, etc. |
IB | INTRODUCTION TO BEADWORK | O | 5 | |
LS | LAZY STITCH | S+ | 5 | Plains style of decorative beading on clothing |
LB | LOOM BEADING | S | 5 | Learn how to create beaded strip projects using the loom |
MW | MEDICINE WHEEL | S | 5 | Learn what a medicine wheel is, how it is constructed and how it is used |
MOC | MOCCASIN MAKING | O | 5 | Learn different patterns and how to create your own moccasins |
MOC | MOCCASIN MAKING & HISTORY | S+ | 5 | |
O | OPEN (VISIT MUSEUM, DEMOS, VENDORS) | O | 0 | No class assigned |
PS | PEYOTE STITCH | S+ | 5 | Learn to bead on round objects in the gourd stitch or peyote fashion |
PM | PIPE MAKING | S+ | 5 | Learn how to make a pipe-stone pipe |
RM | ROSETTES | S+ | 5 | Learn the art of making beaded rosettes |
SHA | SHAWL MAKING | S+ | 5 | |
SIGN | SIGN LANGUAGE | S | 5 | Learn the unspoken language used by Native Americans and early settlers which provided communication between them |
ST | STORY TELLING | O | 5 | Legends and untold true stories of the selected tribal groups |
TG | TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY | O | 5 | 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+)