Event
Cultural Demonstrations | Desert View Watchtower - South Rim | with Noreen Simplicio (Zuni Potter), Davis Coonsis - (Zuni Furniture Maker) and Kaitlynn Mike (Diné [Navajo] Beader)
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.044100, -111.826161
Starting from the main Desert View parking area, a short .25 mile (.4 km) walk takes you past restrooms, the general store/market and the trading post. From there, take the paved footpath that will bring you to the base of the Watchtower. Meet our demonstrators inside on the first floor, in the circular room with large picture windows.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
June 09, 2025 to June 10, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
7 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Demonstrations will take place inside Desert View Watchtower from 9 am - 4 pm.
Description
Desert View Watchtower from 9 am to 4 pm.
Monday and Tesesday — June 9 and 10, 2025
Noreen Simplicio - Zuni Potter
Davis Coonsis - Zuni Furniture Maker
Kaitlynn Mike - Diné (Navajo) Beader
Meet and talk with Noreen, Davis and Katlynn while they create and showcase their work in the Desert View Watchtower.
- The Cultural Demonstration program provides an opportunity for park visitors and community members to interact with tribal artisans from Grand Canyon's traditionally associated tribes - and for them to share their history and crafts, along with the skills, knowledge, and efforts involved in creating their craft and art.
- This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Conservancy.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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