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Full-Size Chuwic'inpa (Cradleboard) Workshop
10 max participants
will create a full-size cradleboard to honor and carry tradition forward.
We offer this workshop to organizations, communities, and programs by coming to your community and teaching this immersive, two-day hands on learning experience. This workshop provides an in-depth learning experience where participants will craft a full-size cradleboard. In addition to learning about the cultural significance and history of cradleboards, participants will receive live baby demonstrations to understand safe sleep techniques and how to properly use a cradleboard.
They will sew, assemble the wooden frame with rawhide, and gain hands-on experience in traditional techniques. Valuable tips and culturally significant practices will be shared to ensure each participant gains the knowledge and confidence to use or gift their cradleboard with cultural integrity.
We strongly encourage participants to bring a supportive relative to assist in assembling the cradleboard and to learn together. Cradleboard making is a communal practice, and having a relative present ensures that the knowledge and skills gained are shared within families.
The Key Objectives
Craft a full-size cradleboard to take home
Learn the History of Cradleboards
Gain cultural knowledge and practical skills for using a cradleboard
Take home templates to share and teach others
Learn about safe sleep techniques and receive live baby demonstrations
Engage in conversations around creation stories and traditions
Discover different Lakota Arikara designs & symbols and their meanings
Explore different plant medicines and their uses
Sew and assemble the wooden frame using rawhide
The Nitty-Gritty
We Offer Two Pricing Packages:
$6,000
(Includes our facilitation fee, lodging, and woodwork ONLY)
Host is responsible for our travel, supplies for class, securing space, AND securing meals for participants.
$9,000
(all inclusive, includes our facilitation fee, woodwork, supplies for class, lodging and our travel)
Host is responsible for securing space AND meals for participants.
We strongly recommend this package for a
Worry-Free Experience!
Please note: A deposit will be required to secure your workshop date. Once we finalize a date, a contract will need to be signed to confirm all details and expectations.
Sneak Peek
What Does a Workshop Day Look Like?
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