Chilkat & Ravenstail Weavers' Gatherings, Retreats, Workshops, Demonstrations, & Presentations

What is on the Agenda for 2009?

1) Weavers' Gathering March 23 & 24, 2009; (2 days before the Tlingit Clan Conference), at the Fireweed Place, Juneau, AK

2) "The Appreciation of Chilkat Weaving" Demonstration March 25-28, 2009 at the Tlingit Clan Conference, Centennial Hall, Juneau, AK

3) "Chilkat Weavers' Retreat" March 30 - April 10, 2009, Silver Cloud Art Center, Haines, Alaska

Review all information & details of events below:

* March 23 & 24 (Monday & Tuesday): "Weavers' Gathering" , Fireweed Place, Juneau, AK 9am - 9pm; A two-day gathering, open to all Chilkat and Ravenstail weavers, basket weavers and beadwork artists; to share weaving techniques, network, comraderie. $10 registration fee. Contact Chloe French (chloefrench@comcast.net) or Della Cheney (kaats_saa_waa@hotmail.com).

* March 25 - 28 (Wednesday through Saturday) Tlingit Clan Conference, Centennial Hall, Juneau, AK -- This conference is a great educational experience for anyone desiring to learn more about the Tlingit, modern and traditional - it is one of the greatest Tlingit biennial events not to be missed.

At this Clan Conference there will be a "The Appreciation of Chilkat " presentation: An intimate, demonstration forum conducted by experienced weavers and spinners, open to the general public:

1) acknowledge past & present weavers & their weavings
2) gain history of Chilkat weaving origins
3) meet weavers who have been committed to the art, preservation and perpetuation of Chilkat weaving
4) educate the general public to experience first-hand preparations, methods & weaving techniques; view various kinds of looms, materials & supplies; gain an appreciation for this type of weaving; watch the preparations towards and the weaving of Chilkat regalia at various stages of creation, including:
a)cooking sap out of bark; b) splitting bark for spinning; c) spinning warp d) spinning weft; e) warping a loom; f)weaving techniques and tricks-of-the-trade
5) inspire up-and-coming weavers
6) network, support, encourage, inspire present-day weavers

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Lorraine DeAsis at: LD5B@hotmail.com or Clarissa Hudson at: ch@clarissahudson.com
For information regarding the Clan Conference, contact Peter Metcalfe at: metcom@gci.net

Chilkat Weavers' Retreat
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• in Haines, Alaska
• Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 10
• Intermediate Chilkat Weavers' Retreat at Silver Cloud Native Art Center

Amongst other experienced Chilkat and Ravenstail weavers, Clarissa Hudson will be present for weaving instruction and Chilkat design assistance in a thirteen-day gathering, convening daily 9am-9pm.

Retreat is open to Chilkat and Ravenstail weavers of all ages and experience levels. Join us in this cooperative teaching and learning environment. Learn and refine weaving techniques, network, share culture, camaraderie and community.

Each weaver is requested to bring her own project, loom and supplies. Experience living and working together at Silver Cloud Native Art Center, a unique fusion atmosphere of clan house and early turn of the century U.S. Army mansion, owned and operated by Tlingit Master Carver & Artist Wayne Price, and his wife Cherri.

Workshops in carving, drum making, Tlingit songs, dance, and language, Native food gathering, totem poles and canoe building are held at Silver Cloud. The Prices’ are enthusiastic to host a Chilkat weaving retreat. As leader of the North Tide Dancers, Wayne holds drumming ceremonies with song and dance practice every Sunday and Monday evening at Silver Cloud Native Art Center. Retreat weavers are invited to participate or observe.

During the second to the last day of the retreat, on Thursday, April 9th,
there will be a public presentation/open house, inviting Haines and Klukwan to meet the weavers and view their work. Refreshments, commentary by local elders, and traditional songs and dance will be shared.

Accommodations at Silver Cloud are limited, and must be scheduled in advance. To secure your participation in the retreat, email reservation requests to Cherri Price at silvercloud@aptalaska.net; for more information on the retreat, email Clarissa Hudson at ch@clarissahudson.com or call her at 970-903-8386.

Registration deadline is March 28th.

Room and board is $50/day per participant. Participants may attend the entire 2 weeks, or attend daily or weekend sessions according to their personal schedule.

You may choose any combination of days, for example:
*$150 for a three-day weekend
*$650 for entire 13 days (Mar 30 - Apr 11)
*$30/day for attendance during day & night (w/3 meals), no overnight
*$25/day for attendance during day (w/ 2 meals), no overnight
*$10/day for attendance during the day (w/lunch), excludes breakfast &
dinner, no overnight

Please mail check or money order made payable to Silver Cloud Art Center,
Attn: Chilkat Weaving Retreat, P.O. Box 469, Haines, Alaska 99827

Visa & Master Card accepted

This Retreat is being sponsored by the Silver Cloud Art Center, the Longhouse at Evergreen State College in Washington State and Artstream Cultural Resources

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