INUPIAQ/INUIT Soapstone Carving Saturday, March 15th 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Begich Middle School Art Room With Master Artist Dick Weyiouanna It is thought that soapstone carvings were first created as amulets or minimalist children’s toys. The oldest identifiable carving dates to more than 3,00 years ago. By the time of the first European contact, a fascination with the art had developed among traders, and they became highly prized trading goods. Soapstone carvings often depict birds, bears, land and sea mammals, human figures, and masks, and can communicate strong emotions. Learn to make your own carving with master artist Dick Weyiouanna. Art teachers and staff working with Alaska Native and American Indian students are encouraged. Sign up on MLP at www.bit.ly/soapstonewksp *Log into MLP before trying the link Contact Title VII Indian Education with questions (907) 742-4445 or [email protected]
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Nov 26, 2015
Flyer for Title VII Soapstone Carving workshop with Iñupiaq artist Dick Weyiouanna.
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I N U P I A Q / I N U I TSoapstone Carving
Saturday, March 15th 9:30 AM - 2:30 PMBegich Middle School Art Room
With Master Artist Dick Weyiouanna
It is thought that soapstone carvings were first
created as amulets or minimalist childrens
toys. The oldest identifiable carving dates to
more than 3,00 years ago. By the time of the
first European contact, a fascination with the
art had developed among traders, and they
became highly prized trading goods. Soapstone
carvings often depict birds, bears, land and
sea mammals, human figures, and masks, and
can communicate strong emotions. Learn to
make your own carving with master artist Dick
Weyiouanna. Art teachers and staff working
with Alaska Native and American Indian
students are encouraged.
Sign up on MLP atwww.bit.ly/soapstonewksp*Log into MLP before trying the link
Contact Title VII Indian Education with questions(907) 742-4445 or [email protected]
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