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Programs
and Events
Summer One-Day Classes
Summer
One-Day Classes are designed to teach Native American culture, arts,
crafts, and technologies to adults and youngsters at least 10 years
old (or who have completed the 4th grade.) Classes are held at Moundville
Archaeological Park. Transportation can be provided from Smith Hall
on the University of Alabama campus for those who request it. All
materials are provided. Just bring your lunch and wear old clothes.
Classes are limited to 14 students (unless otherwise noted) and
teachers earn Professional Development Hours.
Reed Basketry - July 9
Learn basic techniques of split-reed basketry still used today by
Native Americans. Spend a day at Moundville creating your own distinctive
design and bring home a work of art!
Gourds,
Gourds, Gourds - July 14
Gourds have been put to a variety of uses by Native Americans. Pick
a gourd and make your own bowl, bottle or mask. Decorate it using
traditional designs or let your imagination run wild!
Flintknapping
- July 19
Flintknapping is the art of making arrow and spear points (and much
more) from rocks that break like glass. An expert guides you through
this remarkable technology that has recently resurged as a modern
art form. When you're through you'll have one or more arrowheads
and a growing fascination. Class limited to 8 students, ages
12 and up.
Beadwork
- July 21
Make a bracelet, belt or choker necklace on a bead loom. Learn actual
Native American bead patterns and techniques.
Where:
All classes meet at Moundville Archaeological Park. Transportation
can be provided from Smith Hall on the University of Alabama campus
for those who request it.
Cost:
The FlintKnapping class is $35 ($30 for members of the Alabama Museum
of Natural History). All other classes are $25 ($20 for Alabama
Museum of Natural History members.)
To register or obtain more information, call Monique Billeaud at
(205) 371-2234, email mbeo@bama.ua.edu
or write:
Summer One-Day Classes
Attn: Monique Billeaud
Moundville Archaeological Park
Box 870340
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
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