Native
American Arts
Native
American
Arts
Leatherworking
A
time-honored handcraft synonymous with camp, campers learn to cut, shape,
stitch, adorn, stain and
enjoy
their creations in leather. Moccasins, pouches boots, handbags, belts, are just
some of the many finished
products
that are manufactured in this studio. Supple elk-hide is most commonly used as
the raw
material
for these projects. It is durable, handsome and easy to work with. It absorbs
oil based paint
thoroughly,
for easy and precise decoration and it is soft enough to be stitched for
practical uses.
Woodcarving
A
time-tested camp favorite, campers use exact-o knives to carve and decorate
wood of all species, shapes and sizes. Oils, pastels and water based paint for
coloring and shading are available to enhance the creations. Many campers even
design frames to complete their work. Our Native American Art studio has adult
instruction provided for proper teaching
methods
as well as ample supervision.
Woodburning
A
unique variation of Woodcarving, campers use pencil-like precision instruments to
literally burn sketch lines, incisions and final strokes into different species
of wood to create everlasting works of art. The tools for this activity
are
electric implements that provide just enough heat to be able to burn detailed pictures
and drawings into a variation of
wooden
items.
Stone
Carving
Using
rough-hewn blocks of soapstone in this lake side studio, campers shape and
carve beautiful creations that will last forever. Campers create small sculptures,
bowls, candlesticks, inter-locking paperweights, clocks, sundials and much
more.
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