CLASSES / EVENTS
Presented by the
Circle Legacy Center
The Circle Legacy Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Native Americans. Through a variety of cultural events, community projects, and business assistance, CLC honors and supports the First Nations Peoples of the Americas regionally and nationally. They invite you to explore the rich cultural traditions of Native Americans by attending one of their classes, demonstrations or events held througout the season at Blue Rock Heritage Center.
MAY 16
STORIES AROUND
THE CAMPFIRE
Uhma Ruth Py / Lenape Tribal Elder / Wolf Clan
Ruth will share artifacts, history and stories of the Native American past and discuss the future.
Bring a blanket.
6 – 7:30 pm / Free Event
JUNE 6
SOAPSTONE
CARVING
Randy Whitlock / Carver
Class conducted around a camp fire. Bring a carving knife and rasp. Soapstone will be supplied. We also suggest you bring a stick and some marshmellows. Registration required.
10 – 2 pm / $8
Registration required:
717.435.5729
JULY 11
PORCUPINE
QUILLWORK
MaryAnn Robins / Onondaga Nation
Natives used porcupines for food and as a source for jewelry and embroidery. Choose to make a necklace or earrings.
Class limit of 15 / 1 – 4 pm / $10
Registration required:
717.435.5729
AUGUST 15
Crafts from Wood,
Plants and Animals
A Show-and-Tell presentation of the natural craft work of Native Americans—utilizing everything they could with practically no waste.
7 – 9 pm / $5 per Family
SEPTEMBER 19
MEDICINE BAG
MaryAnn Robins / Onondaga Nation
Review of the types of Native American
medicine bags used – and you leave with one you make yourself.
Class limit of 15 / 10 am – Noon / $10
Registration required:
717.435.5729
OCTOBER 10
TWINED
CORN HUSK
MaryAnn Robins / Onondaga Nation
Native corn farmers not only ate the corn but used the husks for many other things. You'll learn to make a basket. Bring scissor and needle-nose pliers. Pack a lunch.
11 am – 4 pm / $10
Registration required:
717.435.5729
NOVEMBER 21
THE ORIGIN OF
THANKSGIVING
What the Natives and the Pilgrims eat? Who came to the table? How long did it last? What the Wampanoag thought. And, what the Pilgrims wrote. A perspective you may not have heard.
7 – 9 pm / Free
Information:
717.435.5729
