Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 36.000000, -112.000000

Demonstration locations can vary, so when you arrive, ask at Desert View's outdoor visitor center, under the large shade structure, just beyond the north end of the main parking lot. Park rangers are staffing an information desk there, from 9 am to 4 pm (as staffing allows).

Repeating Event

Days:

Every day

Dates:

October 13, 2022 to October 14, 2022

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Description

Watch artisans at work this week as Desert View's 2022 Cultural Demonstration Series continues, from 9 am to 4 pm on Thursday October 13, and Friday, October 14, 2022.

Darren Seweyestewa - Hopi Silversmith/Jeweler

Evanette (Eva) Sockyma - Hopi Basket Weaver

Darren Seweyestewa
"I have been making jewelry since the late 90's. I started out making copper jewelry and progressed to sterling silver. I enjoy making jewelry and I usually use traditional symbols in my jewelry-making, such as water, cloud, feathers and animal designs. I get the most satisfaction from being able to make pieces that bring joy and happiness to whoever acquires a piece."

Evanette (Eva) Sockyma
Eva was introduced to the art of creating handmade yucca sifter baskets by her mother, when Eva was ten years old. Eva draws her inspiration for her baskets from her Hopi culture. Eva creates both traditional baskets made with natural dyes and tammarak, as well as more contemporary baskets made with commercial dyes and steel rings. Each variety has their place, with the traditional baskets used in everyday work life and contemporary baskets sold for display.

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 handicrafts.
This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Conservancy.

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