Workshops

Richard Chrisjohn and Crystal T. Henry are a husband and wife that have been sharing some of their knowledge from Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) culture through workshops and various events for 20 yrs. Combining a hands-on approach to teachings of the natural world with information past down for generations. Crystal attended The Institute of American Indian Art, S.U.N.Y.  Oswego, and U.C. Davis receiving a B.F.A. in Graphic Design and an M.A.T in Art Education. Richard has a writing degree from the Institute of American Indian Arts. Their workshops are informative with a casual feel. If you are interested in a workshop, please feel free to contact via email:  info@chrisjohnarts.com

                                      
Elm Bark Demo                                 Cornhusk Doll Workshop                          Dreamcatcher Workshop
Richard Terry Chrisjohn                            Crystal T. Henry                                        Crystal T. Henry

ELM BARK DEMONSTRATION  Instructor: Richard “Terry” Chrisjohn

  1. Meet and greet
  2. Types of trees and the uses
  3. Discussion of how the bark is gathered
  4. Demonstration
  5. Q and A

CORNHUSK DOLL WORKSHOP  Aprox. 1 hr session, Instructor: Crystal T. Henry

  1. Meet and greet
  2. Participants receive their supplies
  3. Demonstration/ guided group construction
  4. Story of the Cornhusk Doll
  5. Q and A

(10 Children with accompanying adults OR 12-15 Adults per session)

DREAMCATCHER WORKSHOP Aprox. 1 hr session, Instructor: Crystal T. Henry

  1. Meet and greet
  2. Participants receive their supplies
  3. Demonstration/ guided group construction
  4. Explanation of meaning behind the dreamcatcher
  5. Q and A

(10 Children with accompanying adults OR 12-15 Adults per session)