 Fingerweaving is a Native American art form used mostly to create belts, sashes, straps, and other similar items through a non-loom weaving process. Some patterns and color combinations were originally restricted to certain societies or clans, while others were available for general use by all. Belts, sashes, leg bands, capes, gun straps, even dresses, shirts, and pants were created by the sometimes intricate patterns and methods.
 Learn the basics of this old craft with a long history with instructor Keena Graham. She will demonstrate and teach the 3 styles of finger weaving: the "four" method, cardboard loom weaving, and the "three
columns" method. Students will be asked to work on a project using one of the methods. All materials will be furnished.
Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, AL. –Nature Center next to the Country Store
Fee: $20 supply fee per person. Workshop is limited to 12, so pre-registration is required.
Call 256.997.5025 or email to pre-register.
We hope you can join us for this fun class!
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