Monica Raphael Anishinaabe – Sičaŋǧu Lakota Monica comes from a long line of quill artists. She collects most of the natural materials she uses in her art herself, using knowledge handed down from generation to generation. A natural teacher, Monica continues to pass...
Jingle Rails House Projects & Activities Did you know that every building in Jingle Rails: the Great Western Adventure is made entirely of plant materials? These buildings were crafted by an award-winning crew of artists and botanical architects known as Applied...
Make Your Own No-Sew Train Ornament Projects & Activities A handmade ornament can be much more than a decorative piece for your Christmas tree, they can also hold memories. Why not make one to capture your visit to Jingle Rails? This is a no-sew ornament that can...
Leaf Rubbing Projects & Activities As part of the Great Lakes region, also sometimes called the woodlands, Indiana has an abundance of deciduous trees – maples, sycamores, oak, birch, elm, dogwood, redbud just to name a few! These trees shed their leaves at the...
Still Life Painting Projects & Activities A still life is a collection of everyday objects arranged together in a specific way. Flowers, fruit or vegetables, fabric, bowls and vases are commonly included in these works, but any inanimate object can be included –...
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, “Los Banderas de los Estados Unidos,”Acrylic and mixed media paper collage on canvas, 60 x 100 ¼ x 1 ½ in., 1999.9.1 A-B, Museum purchase from the Eiteljorg Fellowship for Native American Fine Art Mixed Media Collage...
Art Using Pointillism Projects & Activities This activity is inspired by the artist Walter Ufer, who was a member of the Taos Society of Artists. Ufer sometimes used a painting technique called pointillism, which involves small painted dots to create areas of...
Window Scene Projects & Activities Harry Fonseca (Maidu/Nisenan, Portuguese, Hawaiian, 1946-2006) was a talented and prolific artist, exploring many different styles and themes within in his work. His piece, Bedroom Window, is the inspiration behind this activity....
Paper Landscape Projects & Activities Landscapes have a way of making a person feel the vastness and beauty of an area. They can depict the depth of a canyon, soaring mountain peaks, incredible river views, city skyscrapers, and the list continues! When you linger...
Hannah Claus Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Hannah is a multidisciplinary artist and a recipient of the Eiteljorg’s 2019 Contemporary Art Fellowship. She explores themes of time, place, and the elements through suspended installation art and video. Read Full Bio E Start...
Paints from Natural Materials Projects & Activities Artists were creating work long before art supply stores were around, so where did they get their paints, brushes and canvases? They got creative and used materials that were accessible through their local...
Karen Ann Hoffman Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Karen Ann is a Haudenosaunee Raised Beadwork artist who creates contemporary work combining traditional styles and modern materials. Her work is deeply connected to her Haudenosaunee culture. Read Full Bio E Start Lesson:...
Carboard Loom Weaving Projects & Activities A willow basket, a Diné rug, a flannel shirt — what do they have in common? They were all created using weaving techniques! Use a magnifier to look at your shirt. Do you see the individual fibers joined together? What...
Plant Portrait Projects & Activities Try using natural materials found in your own backyard or at your local park for this fun project. Materials Needed: Piece of paper for your background. Scissors (to cut your objects into the shapes you want) Earth...
Paper Flowers Projects & Activities Flowers and plant life have inspired artists since the beginning of time. A quick walk through the Eiteljorg’s Expressions of Life: Native Art in North America exhibit will reveal beautifully beaded bandolier bags featuring...
Stick Dice Game Projects & Activities Versions of dice games are played by Native peoples across North America. Follow the instructions below to make your own dice game. To Play: Two or more players take turns tossing the stick dice onto the ground and keep...
Jason Wesaw Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Jason was born an artist. When he was a teenager, he created a drum from a foraged log and he has never looked back. Now, he creates drums, functional and decorative pottery, textiles, paintings, and mixed media pieces. At the...
Make Your Own Paper Beads Projects & Activities Strung to make jewelry, sewn onto fabric, or used to embellish everyday items, beads have been made and used by people all over the world for thousands of years. Beads come in all shapes and sizes and can be made...
Katrina Mitten Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Katrina taught herself to bead at a young age after discovering heirlooms at her grandmother’s house. Today, she creates beadwork, sculptural pieces, jewelry, and drawings, and she takes inspiration from the world around her....
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