April 27 and 28, 2007

Tree of Life Nursery and the Native Cultures Institute (CUNA) are pleased to present an introductory evening program and a day of special workshops in indigenous culture led by outstanding traditional Kumiai, Kiliwa, and Paipai artists of Baja California. Classes are highly interactive, emphasizing hands-on learning, cooperation and fun. Participants will have the opportunity to make a basket, pot or doll, learning directly from indigenous artists in small classes. Tools and materials will be provided. A slide presentation on Native Peoples of Baja California will also be included.

Native Arts of Baja California

-Basketry (juncos, rush): finely woven traditional basket trays used for cooking, cleaning and winnowing, and vessel shapes for storage. Designs can be woven in reddish brown or black. Smaller earring or necklace shapes can be made in one day.

-Pottery: traditional paddle and anvil coil method pottery. Learn basics of clay gathering and preparation, forming, burnishing and firing pots.

-Doll making: Cloth dolls as made by our native grandmothers, each with their own special regalia.

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Friday, April 27, 2007
Casa Romantica, San Clemente
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Free admission workshop participants.
$5.00 admission for general public

Presentation - Sponsored by Tree of Life and Casa Romantica

6:30pm - Reception
Welcoming ceremony by Tushmalum Heleqatum (Hummingbird Singers) from the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians/Acjachemen Nation. Introduction, meet the artists.

7:00pm - Slide Presentation
Michael Wilken, founder, Native Cultures Institute (CUNA)
"Traditional Arts of the Kumiai, Paipai and Kiliwa of Northern Baja California"

Question and answer period and time to view and purchase artwork.
Registration and confirmation (for those pre-registered) for Saturday workshop.

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Saturday, April 28, 2007
Tree of Life Nursery, San Juan Capistrano
9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $115.00/person or $190/couple
Space is limited. Please reserve early.

Workshop - Sponsored by Tree of Life Nursery

A day of special workshops featuring traditional artists of Baja California:
-Kumiai juncus basketry
-Paipai pottery
-Kiliwa Indian Dollmaking

Traditional artwork and craft will be on display for sale all day to the public.
Contact: info@treeoflifenursery.com

For additional information on the people:
http://www.kumeyaay.info
http://www.kumeyaay.com/reservations/baja.html

For more details about this and other Tree of Life Spring Events, please visit our other post.

Tree of Life Nursery
33201 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
p. 949-728-0685
f. 949-728-0509