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PAIDKetchikan, Alaska

Permit No. 95

The Totem Heritage Center offers an annual series of classes, workshops, and seminars in Northwest Coast Native art and culture. Students may work independently, pursue a certificate, or earn university credit. Experienced instructors of the Northwest Coast Native art style instruct these classes to perpetuate and strengthen the traditional arts through the students. All classes listed are for adults (18 and older), unless stated otherwise.

Certificate Programs: Certificates in Northwest Coast Native Arts may be earned through the University of Alaska Southeast and/or the Totem Heritage Center. The Totem Heritage Center offers the Certificate of Merit program, leading to an award in one of three categories: Basketry & Weaving, Carving & Engraving, or Regalia Making. The University of Alaska Southeast offers a Certificate upon completion of a 20 credit course of study.

Location: Classes are located at the Totem Heritage Center, 601 Deermount, Ketchikan, Alaska, unless otherwise noted. The Center has one classroom in the upper level of the building and a

workshop and classroom in the lower level. Ample free parking is available on the grounds.

Payment & Registration: Registration for classes may be made in person, by mail, by telephone at (907) 225-5900, or by fax at (907) 225-5901. Registration is complete and guaranteed upon receipt of payment. The Center accepts Mastercard and Visa, cash, checks, money orders, purchase orders, or a letter guaranteeing payment from an official funding agency.

Refunds: For classes with university credit, please call (907) 225-6177 for information on the University of Alaska refund policy. For all other classes, if you request a refund, you will receive:

1. A 100% tuition refund if the Totem Heritage Center cancels the class.

2. A 100% tuition refund, less $5 processing fee, ifyou withdraw from a class two weeks prior to thefirst day of class.

3. An 80% refund if you withdraw up to three daysprior to the first day of class.

4. No refund if you withdraw fewer than three daysprior to the first day of class.

Cancellations: The Ketchikan Museum Department reserves the right to change or cancel any of its classes. Any class with fewer than ten (10) registered students two weeks prior to the first day of class may be cancelled.

Fees: Tuition for all classes is $150.00 unless stated otherwise. Registrations received less than two weeks prior to the start of class are an additional $25.00.

Class Materials: Students must provide their own class materials and supplies. A supply list will be mailed to all registered students prior to the class. Materials not available locally may be available from the instructor or the Totem Heritage Center.

Sudents are responsible for providing their own tools and equipment.

Universtiy Credit: The University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan Campus co-sponsors many of the Totem Heritage Center classes, providing university credit. Students may take specified classes for college credit by paying an additional fee of $75 to UAS.

Ketchikan MuseumsTongass Historical MuseumTotem Heritage Center629 Dock StreetKetchikan, Alaska 99901

Native Arts Studies Program

Above: Background detail from Raven Stealing the Sun, Nathan Jackson and Ernest Smeltzer, KM 87.2.11; Tlingit Basket Weavers, circa 1900, KM 90.2.19.83; Kaats, the Man Who Married a Bear, mask by Norman Jackson, 2006, KM 2006.2.48.1; Claudia Seaver carving, 2010, Shelley Stallings photo.

Totem Heritage CenterNative Arts Studies Program

Fall 2010 - Spring 2011

Fall 2010

For more information on our instructors, please visit http://www.ketchikanmuseums.comClass Schedule

Bill Cool uses a bandsaw to create the base for a bentwood box, 2010, Shelley Stallings photo.

Instructor Holly Churchill assists Yuko Shibuya with her cedar bark basket project in 2009.

Frontlet, unknown Haida artist, 19th century, collected by George T. Emmons.

Burke Museum, Seattle.

Spring 2011

Seaweed basket with cresting wave design by Diane Douglas-Willard.

Evelyn Voorhees-Brown works on her Ravenstail pouch.

Introduction to Power ToolsInstructor: Beth AntonsenOctober 4 - 6, 2010Monday – Wednesday, 6 – 9 PMRegistration Fee: $60 Materials: $10

Woodworker and furniture maker Beth Antonsen will teach students the safe and proper use of a variety of

power tools while making a traditional Northwest Coast-style cedar dance paddle. The dance paddle can be used later in October as a project for the Introduction to Northwest Coast Design & Carving class. This course is a prerequisite for all carving classes at the Totem Heritage Center.

Introduction to Northwest Coast Design & CarvingInstructor: Fred TroutOctober 11 - 23, 2010Mondays - Fridays, 6 - 9 PM; Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PMRegistration Fee: $225 Materials: $10Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools

Learn the fundamentals of Northwest Coast design and carving from Tlingit artist Fred Trout. Students will be introduced to the principles of formline design and the basic elements of Northwest Coast-style carving as they design and carve a small panel or dance paddle. This class is a prerequisite for all upper level carving and design classes. This class fulfills the design and design transfer requirement for those pursuing a Certificate of Merit.

Beginning & Intermediate Cedar Bark WeavingInstructor: Holly ChurchillOctober 11 - 20, 2010Mondays – Fridays, 6 – 9 PM; Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PMRegistration Fee: $150 Materials: $65 (beginning), $85 (intermediate)

Join Haida weaver Holly Churchill as she instructs beginning and intermediate students in cedar bark weaving. Students will be introduced to materials preparation and traditional Haida-style weaving techniques. Beginning students will create a small basket using diagonal patterns, plaiting, and alternating colors. Intermediate students will create a rattle-top basket with advanced design work. This class is a prerequisite for all upper level weaving classes.

Advanced Northwest Coast Carving: FrontletsInstructor: Donald VarnellNovember 8 - 20, 2010Mondays – Fridays, 6 – 9 PM; Saturdays, 10 AM – 3 PMRegistration Fee: $225 Materials Cost: $20 Prerequisite: Intermediate NWC Carving

The Northwest Coast frontlet, also known as a shakee.at (Tlingit) or amhalait (Tsimshian), was traditionally worn by chiefs and other high ranking members of society for ceremonial events. The frontlet features the owner’s house or clan crest carved in high relief, and is traditionally part of an elaborate headdress often including a long train of white ermine skins and a crown of upright sea lion whiskers filled with eagle down. Haida carver Donald Varnell will instruct students in the advanced design and carving of a traditional frontlet.

Cedar Bark Weaving: Open Weave BasketsInstructor: Diane Douglas-WillardJanuary 24 - February 4, 2011Mondays - Fridays, 6 - 9 PM Registration Fee: $150 Materials: $45 (small), $95 (large)

Haida weaver Diane Douglas-Willard will guide students in mixed-level cedar bark weaving projects. Open weave clam- or seaweed baskets will be the primary project focus.

Students of all levels are highly encouraged to participate. Beginning students will receive

instruction in small, open weave or rattle-top basket projects.

Beginning & Intermediate Northwest Coast Carving: Halibut HooksInstructor: Tommy JosephFebruary 12 - 21, 2011Monday - Friday, 6 - 9 PM; Saturdays, 10 AM - 4 PMRegistration Fee: $150 Materials: $20

Join guest Tlingit carver Tommy Joseph in designing and carving a traditional halibut hook from yellow cedar. These ingenious fishing tools were designed to catch a manageable 30-50 pound halibut. A carved, v-shaped wooden hook was set with an iron nail or other sharp barb and was lowered to an appropriate depth with cedar bark or sinew line and stone sinkers. While highly effective, halibut hooks are regarded as beautiful items as they are often carved with clan crests, alluring designs or other symbolic images.

Mixed-Level Ravenstail WeavingInstructor: Evelyn VanderhoopMarch 23 - 31, 2011Mondays - Fridays, 6 - 9:30 PM; Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM; Sunday, 12 - 5 PMRegistration Fee: $250 Each student is responsible for ordering class materials

Learn the ancient technique of Ravenstail weaving with guest instructor Haida weaver Evelyn Vanderhoop. As a weaving method that predates Chilkat weaving, Ravenstail features geometric designs and techniques similar to those used in Northwest Coast-style basketry. Beginning students will work on a small pouch, while intermediate and advanced students will work on advanced projects of their choosing.

Halibut Hook, unknown Tlingit artist, 19th century, Burke Museum, Seattle.

UAS - Ketchikan ClassesThe following class is offered by the University of Alaska Southeast-Ketchikan. Registration for this class must be completed through

the University. Call 225-6177 to register.

Advanced Cedar Bark Weaving: Tlingit & Tsimshian Style

WeavingInstructor: Delores Churchill

April 4 - 13, 2011Mondays - Fridays, 6 - 9 PM;

Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM

Spring Break Cedar Bark Weaving for Youth

March 21 - 25, 2011

Hey kids! You and your friends can learn traditional Northwest Coast Haida-style cedar bark weaving with instructor Holly Churchill

during your spring break vacation. Class will meet Monday through Friday,

10:00 am – 2:30 pm. Grab your friends, bring a lunch and learn to weave!

Ages 10 – 18Registration Fee: $50 Materials included

Scholarships are available. Call 225-5900 for more information.

Torah Laman works on her Spring Break cedar bark project, 2010.