Skin Sewing by Hand

SHI, in partnership with Huna Heritage Foundation, will sponsor a hand skin-sewing workshop in Hoonah taught by Louise Kadinger. For this workshop, SHI provides a sea otter hide at a $450 value for each participant as well as patterns and basic supplies. Participants will learn how to make a pillbox hat, keyhole scarf, or a malagg’aayaq (trapper style hat). SHI will provide all tools and supplies.

ELIGIBILITY
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act, use of sea otter hide is limited to those with 1/4 Alaska Native blood quantum or greater and with a copy of their Certificate of Indian Blood issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs or Tribal I.D. card issued by a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. *Space is limited, there are only 15 spots for this class. To confirm your spot, you must complete the application and pay the fee.