Parfleche Painting: Plains Indians Design

🌟 Join us for a unique one-day Creative Class workshop focused on the Indigenous design practice of parfleche!

The term parfleche comes from French fur traders, combining "parer," meaning "to parry", and "flèche," meaning "arrow." Initially, it referred to sturdy rawhide shields used by Plains Indian warriors, but it later expanded to encompass beautifully decorated rawhide containers.

Plains Indian tribes skillfully crafted parfleche from buffalo hides, turning them into durable objects like bags, boxes, and war shields. Traditionally, designs were based on geometric shapes and vibrant primary colors. Today, contemporary Plains Indian artists have reimagined parfleche, creating items such as earrings and wallets. 🎨

In this workshop, you'll learn various parfleche techniques and create your own keychain or earrings using your new skills!

About the Educator

Danielle SeeWalker is Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta and a proud member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota. A fine artist, muralist, writer, and dedicated activist, Danielle's artwork combines mixed media with traditional Native American elements, reflecting her cultural heritage and commitment to an accurate representation of contemporary Native America.

Danielle is also a freelance writer who published her first book, “Still Here: A Past to Present Insight of Native American People & Culture,” in 2020. She has been actively engaged with her Native community, serving on the Denver American Indian Commission since 2019.

Workshop Details

• When: October 10, 17:00 - 19:00
• Where: 100 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204-2713, United States
• Pricing:
  • $95 for Museum Friends
  • $100 for Members and Students
  • $110 for Nonmembers
    (Includes a $30 studio fee for all materials)

📝 Ticket Required: Discounts available for members and students.
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