Event

2018 Desert View Cultural Demonstrator Series

• Everyday from 07/21/2018 to 07/22/2018 Location: Desert View Watchtower, | Map Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Fee Information: Free and open to the general public Contact Name: Christy Negele Contact Email: E-Mail Us
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  Chris Lewis labels himself a "fiber artist" - meaning he weaves a variety of materials. His handmade items include woven traditional Zuni belts, kilts, and maiden capes and he also weaves yucca baskets, carrying mats, and willow baskets. In 2009, with help from the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, he started the Zuni Basket Weavers Guild. The goal of the Guild is to revive the art of basket weaving in Zuni.
  
  Darnell has been sewing traditional Zuni garments for more than 20 years. She learned how to sew from her mother when her eyesight began to deteriorate. She really got into making clothing when her children started school and had to have traditional clothing for certain days of the year. Most of her sewing experience is in Zuni traditional dress, Isleta and Pueblo-style shirts, Navajo shirt and skirt outfits, traditional back scarves and lace aprons.
  
  Zornia is of the badger clan and a child of the eagle clan. A student of Chris Lewis's, she started weaving baskets in 2015, beginning with willow and yucca materials. In addition to weaving, she sews traditional dresses for women and children, as well as back scarves and cooking aprons. She hopes to teach family and friends at Zuni the art of basket weaving and continue that time-honored tradition.
  
  The series at Grand Canyon National Park provides the opportunity for artisans from the park's 11 Traditionally Associated Tribes to share their history and traditional crafts with park visitors. Grand Canyon National Park is pleased to promote awareness and appreciation of the history and diverse cultures of the region. Our demonstrators help connect us to ancient peoples and provide insight into inter-tribal relationships.
  
  This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Association and ArtPlace America.
  
  For more information about the ArtPlace America grant, please visit https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/desert-view-tribal-heritage-grant.htm The grant will further arts and culture at Grand Canyon National Park by transforming Desert View into a place to celebrate, share, and learn about inter-tribal cultural heritage.
  
  To learn more about Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, visit https://www.grandcanyon.org/