I N U P I A Q / I N U I TSoapstone Carving

Saturday, March 15th 9:30 AM - 2:30 PMBegich Middle School Art Room

With Master Artist Dick Weyiouanna

It is thought that soapstone carvings were first

created as amulets or minimalist childrens

toys. The oldest identifiable carving dates to

more than 3,00 years ago. By the time of the

first European contact, a fascination with the

art had developed among traders, and they

became highly prized trading goods. Soapstone

carvings often depict birds, bears, land and

sea mammals, human figures, and masks, and

can communicate strong emotions. Learn to

make your own carving with master artist Dick

Weyiouanna. Art teachers and staff working

with Alaska Native and American Indian

students are encouraged.

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Contact Title VII Indian Education with questions(907) 742-4445 or shutt_lauren@asdk12.org