Workshops and Classes
A variety of art classes from 2 week classes to 2 hours will fit any schdulede. Find the class that is right for your style, schedule and interests at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
Graduate Level Credit Courses
One and two credit courses.
Designed for K-12 teachers and adults.
Athabascan Rifle Case or Canvas Boots with Charlie Pardue
Sew and bead traditional fringed rifle cases or traditional boots from
canvas. L earn the history, practical uses, and cultural context of these
rare art forms.
January 6 - 9...............................Tuesday - Friday........................ 6 - 9 p.m.
January 10..................................Saturday.....................................12 - 4 p.m.
January 13 - 16...........................Tuesday - Friday........................ 6 - 9 p.m.
January 17...................................Saturday.....................................12 - 4 p.m.
$364/$339 for ANHC members (includes the UAA tuition fee of $89)
2 graduate level credits
Sugpiaq/Alutiiq War Shield and Spear with Andrew Abyo
Carve a war shield and spear, based on ancient designs. L earn about
traditional practices and social relations with friends and enemies.
February 3 - 6.............................Tuesday – Friday....................... 6 - 9 p.m.
February 7..................................Saturday.....................................12 - 4 p.m.
February 10 - 13.........................Tuesday – Friday....................... 6 - 9 p.m.
February 14.................................Saturday.....................................12 - 4 p.m.
$339/$314 for ANHC members (includes the UAA tuition fee of $89)
2 graduate level credits
Native Games with Phillip Blanchett
Learn to teach and perform popular Alaska Native games played at
Native Youth Olympics and the World Eskimo Indian Olympics (WEIO).
February 13, 20, and 27..........Fridays..............................4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
February 14, 21, and 28..........Saturdays......................... 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$225/$200 for ANHC members (includes the UAA tuition fee of $89)
2 graduate level credits
Mask Carving with Myron Wheeler
Learn design, techniques, and history of many of Alaska’s Native
cultures. Mask cultures chosen by participants.
February 17 - 20........................Tuesday – Friday....................... 6 - 9 p.m.
February 21................................Saturday.....................................12 - 4 p.m.
February 24 - 27.........................Tuesday – Friday....................... 6 - 9 p.m.
February 28.................................Saturday.....................................12 - 4 p.m.
$364/$339 for ANHC members (includes the UAA tuition fee of $89)
2 graduate level credits
Alaska Native Oral Tradition with Patricia Partnow, Quentin
Simeon, and Ed Bourgeois
Read traditional stories and watch performances. Examine and use
materials and lesson plans for use in the classroom.
March 17 - 18.............................Tuesday - Wednesday.......4:30 - 8 p.m.
March 21.....................................Saturday........................... 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$144/$125 for ANHC members (includes the UAA tuition fee of $69)
1 graduate level credit
How to register
All ANHC graduate level credit courses are listed on the Anchorage School District’s web site www.mylearningplan.org. You may post your registration request on the website, but must also call ANHC and pay the materials and instructor fee in order to
secure a place in the class. Those without access to the www.mylearningplan.org website register by calling the Heritage Center’s scheduler at 330-8000. Places will be held only with the receipt of payment in full.
FEES
Class fees are determined by the cost of materials and instructor fee, in addition to the University of Alaska Anchorage tuition fee. Class
participants will be asked to pay with two checks or credit card runs: the first to UAA for tuition, and the second to ANHC for materials
and instructor. ANHC members receive a discount, as noted.
Refunds
Full refund if withdrawal is three weeks or more prior to the start of the class. 50% refund if withdrawal is between one and three
weeks prior to start of class. No refund if withdrawal is one week or less prior to start of class.
