Cultural Tourism

“Make Your Own” Pendleton Moccasins Workshop

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025

Doors | 12:30 pm
Workshop | 1 pm – 7 pm

$150 Per Person | Upstairs Conference Area

The importance of Pendleton material:

Prior to the time of contact we provided for ourselves by natural means. Robes were made from materials in our environment such as hides and fur. The Coeur d’Alene people experienced their first contact with the non-natives in 1806. It wasn’t until 3 years later we had introduction to trade. The first fur traders known to the Coeur d’Alene were members of the Northwest Company, David Thompson who was a partner in the company. Thompson and his men built the Kullyspell House. September 1809 on Pend Oreille Lake near Hope Idaho. The introduction of trade goods changed the use of traditional materials. “Trade blankets” began to replace hide and fur robes.

The Pendleton blanket and Pendleton material is a commercially made product. However, Native America embraces its use. The use and exchange of Pendleton material is important to our culture. Pendleton is a highly valued material to us and is used in many aspects of our ceremonies. We gift Pendleton to celebrate in our give-away ceremonies, births, marriages, name-giving’s, and as part of our funerary services.

Authentic Native American foot wear.  This workshop is a 6 hour hands on project that is Coeur d’Alene Tribal member guided.  It is a 2 piece moccasin pattern. At the end of this course you will go away with a completed pair of Pendleton moccasins for yourself.

All materials are provided.

Included $10 Meal Voucher & $10 Extra Play Cash

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“Make Your Own” Twined Coin Purse Workshop

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Doors | 12:30 pm
Workshop | 1 pm – 7 pm
Dinner Break | 4 pm

$75 Per Person | Upstairs Conference Area

Weaving with Coeur d’Alene Tribal member Frances Arapis.

Beginners class – small basket twined coin purse with hemp cord and yarn.

Coeur d’Alene Tribal member Frances Arapis has been weaving baskets for over 45 years, she started with pine needle baskets in the early 1980’s. Frances learned the art of basket weaving from her mother and grandmother making this art a tribal tradition that Frances now shares her traditional knowledge on to others who are willing to learn. Frances has a love and passion for basket weaving and teaching, Frances has been recognized as a Master Weaver. Frances has several of her pieces in local museums and teaches online ZOOM classes on request. This small coin purse is a contemporary design using the traditional art of twining for a beautiful finished project for beginners.

All materials are provided.

Included $10 Meal Voucher & $10 Extra Play Cash

Purchase Here