Event
South Rim: Desert View | Cultural Demonstration with Damon Tso Jr. - Diné (Navajo Nation) Potter
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.044100, -111.826161
Meet our demonstrators inside on the first floor of the Desert View Watchtower.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
November 05, 2024 to November 07, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
7 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Demonstrators will be inside the Desert View Watchtower from 9 am-4 pm.
Description
Damon Tso Jr. - Diné (Navajo Nation) Potter
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — November 5, 6, 7, 2024: 9 am to 4 pm each day.
- Damon was raised in an area of New Mexico called Buffalo Springs. He was originally inspired to become a sculptor after reading about an artist named Allen Houser, but was instead swayed towards pottery by a ceramics instructor. He enjoyed working with clay so much that he decided to dedicate his energy towards creating pots and has been doing so for 16 years. He originally used commercial clay, but changed to the traditional method of gathering the clay himself from the land. He also fires his pots in a traditional manner, using wood as a heat source instead of a kiln.
- 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.
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