Special Event

Event

Starr Tafoya Demonstrates Santa Clara Pottery

Mesa Verde National Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Join her on Saturday, August 31 on the plaza at the Mesa Verde National Park Visitor and Research Center. The visitor center is located near the park entrance on U.S. Hwy 160. At the round-about take the third exit at the visitor center sign

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

At the Visitor and Research Center, Two demonstrations on Saturday, Aug 31, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Duration of demonstration may vary.


Description

Starr Tafoya was born and raised in Santa Clara Pueblo. She learned from her mother, Jane Baca, how to make traditional Santa Clara red and blackware pottery. Starr demonstrates her creative process and then fires several items using traditional methods. Afterwards, she will have a few pieces for sale.

Join her on Saturday, August 31 on the plaza at the Mesa Verde National Park Visitor and Research Center.  

Reservation or Registration: No