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CLASS DATES & TIMES

February 17-20, 2026: 6PM–8:30PM

COST

Free and all materials are provided.

DETAILS

Participants will learn how to work with porcupine quills on a loom with Koyukon master artist Emma Hildebrand. This workshop begins Feb. 17, 2026, and runs weekday evenings from 6PM to 8:30PM through Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in the Mabel Pikes Games Classroom at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Emma Hildebrand was born in Northway, Alaska, where she was raised in a semi-subsistence lifestyle. Her mother, who was raised in a traditional subsistence way of life, taught her beading and skin sewing at the age of seven. Emma’s early work included medallion necklaces, barrettes, moccasins, and earrings, many of which were made and gifted to family members.

Emma is a master artist specializing in porcupine quilling and caribou tufting. In recognition of her cultural work, she was named as one of Alaska’s Living Cultural Treasures in 2011 and received a Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Award in 2020.

APPLICATION & ACCEPTANCE PROCESS

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To apply for this workshop, participants must complete the application form. Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, February 5, 2026, 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, February 6, 2026, at 5PM notifying them whether they have been accepted to participate. Only those who receive acceptance emails may attend the workshop.

Frequently Asked Questions

If an accepted participant cancels their registration, they will be ineligible to participate in the next two workshops at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Multiple cancellations or no-shows may result in extended ineligibility for future workshops. This policy helps ensure committed attendance and fairness for others wishing to join future events.

To cancel, please contact Angie Demma by email, text, or phone call:
Email: [email protected]
Text: (907) 717-7811
Call: (907) 717-7811

To apply for this workshop, participants must complete the application form. Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, February 5, 2026, 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, February 6, 2026, at 5PM notifying them whether they have been accepted to participate. Only those who receive acceptance emails may attend the workshop.

For any questions about this workshop or the registration process, please contact Angie Demma at [email protected] or (907) 717-7811.

  • Alaska Native peoples are given priority for workshop participation.

  • Those from the same cultural background or region as the Mentor/Master Artist may also receive priority when applicable.

  • Individuals who have not participated in a workshop in the last 3–6 months have increased eligibility for selection

Participants are expected to arrive on time. If you're 15 minutes or more late, entry may be restricted to minimize disruption, and your seat may be filled from the waitlist.

Participants must be at least 16 years old to register for this workshop.

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