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Date

March 30, 2025 10 AM - 1 PM

Time

10 AM - 1 PM

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Cedar Basket Weaving

Events

March 30, 2025 10 AM - 1 PM

We are excited to share this amazing opportunity! On Sunday, March 30 (10am-1pm), join us for one-of-a-kind workshop to learn Cedar Basket Weaving with three traditional artists – Pat Dunn, Diana Dunn, and Donna McNeil.
 

**Workshop Details:

Come learn how to craft an item out of cedar bark with training by a traditional artist.

On Sunday, March 30, only one session will be offered from 10am to 1pm.

During the timed session, individuals interested in learning how to craft cedar bark may purchase a kit and do so for one of the following –

• Pat Dunn: Learn how to make two items out of three possible items – a reindeer, a heart, or a cedar rose. Cost: $50

• Diana Dunn: Learn how to craft a small cedar basket necklace. Cost: $80

• Donna McNeil: Learn how to create and design your own cedar cell-phone holder (size custom to your phone). Cost: $80
The cost is directly payable in cash to each respective artist. Please note that some items (like those offered by Diana Dunn and Donna McNeil) may need more time. Seating is limited for each time period to 10 students per artist, and seating is available only on a first-come, first-serve basis. Anyone aged 12 years or under must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
 
The event is free and open to the public.
Program Info: The Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program is a very successful program which is now in its seventh year and has had over 130 participants. The program is part of the Center for Washington Cultural Traditions and co-sponsored by Humanities Washington and ArtsWA. To learn more about the Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program or the Center for Washington Cultural Traditions, please visit https://waculture.org/
 
The workshop event and presentation are sponsored in part through the 2025 Kittitas County Consolidated Lodging Tax Grant.
The events are hosted by the Kittitas County Historical Museum and the Ellensburg School District Ichishkíin Sɨ́nwit ku Tiináwit Payúutmita (ESD Ichisḱin Language and Native American Culture Program). The event will take place at the Kittitas County Historical Museum, located at 114 E 3rd Ave in historic Downtown Ellensburg.
For more information, please contact us at [email protected]!

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Military Room

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Our Military Room features many items from individuals who served our country and have been a part of Kittitas County. These items include uniforms, medals, letters, photographs, souvenirs, and more.

Cedar Basket Weaving

March 29, 2025 9 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM

On Saturday, March 29 (9am-12pm / 1pm-4pm) & Sunday, March 30 (10am-1pm), join us for one-of-a-kind workshop to learn Cedar Basket Weaving with three traditional artists and over lunch on March 29 (12pm-1pm) to hear about the cedar weaving journey taken by Janine Bufi and Sia Aronica.
 

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