The Chickasaw Nation will offer an assortment of learning opportunities for both experienced and aspiring artists this October through November at the ARTesian Gallery & Studios, 100 W. Muskogee St.
Handstitched Blouse
Chickasaw artist Margaret Roach Wheeler will teach a handstitched blouse workshop Oct. 26. Attendees will hand cut, sew and create designs using the discharge technique on organic knit cotton. Wheeler is a Native American hand weaver of Chickasaw-Choctaw decent. She has created costumes for film production, designed garments for fashion shows and exhibited around the world. She lectures, instructs workshops and seminars on Native American fibers and her unique style of weaving. An enrollment fee of $50 includes all class instruction and materials.
Fine Gourd Art
Chickasaw artist Donna Welch will teach fine gourd art workshops Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and Nov. 21. An enrollment fee of $50 includes all materials and instruction.
Pucker Toe Moccasin
Chickasaw artist Ashley Wallace will teach a pucker toe art workshop Nov. 16. An enrollment fee of $50 includes all materials and instruction.