June (Simeonoff) Pardue, a Sugpiaq and Inupiaq artist from Old Harbor Village on Kodiak Island, has spent more than fifty years carrying forward the traditions of Sugpiaq Alutiiq grass weaving, fish skin tanning, and beadwork.

Her baskets, beaded headdresses, jewelry, and garments are held in museum collections including the Alutiiq Museum, Sheldon Jackson Museum, and the Autry National Center. Over the years, she has shared her skills across Alaska and internationally, teaching at the Smithsonian and the Hermitage Museum in Russia. Today, she inspires students and communities as a Professor of Native Arts at the University of Alaska Anchorage through teaching and workshops. Guided by the values of her parents, June lives by the motto: “Remain teachable; we don’t know everything and there is something to learn every day.”

To apply for this workshop, participants must complete the application form. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, December 26, 2025, at 12PM to be considered for the class. Applicants must agree to attend the full duration of the workshop.

All applicants will receive an email by Friday, December 26, 2025, at 5PM notifying them whether they have been accepted to participate. Only those who receive acceptance emails may attend the workshop.