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CLASS DATES & TIMES 

September 22–26 and September 29–October 3, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Monday–Friday both weeks)

COST

Free and all materials are provided.

DETAILS

Come learn how to make soft bottom piluguk’s with Yup’ik artist Eva Bryant! This free, hands-on workshop takes place over two sessions: September 22–26 and September 29–October 3, 2025, meeting each weekday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participants will create a pair of traditional soft bottom piluguk’s (not hard bottom).

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Eva was born and raised in the village of Eek, where she first learned to sew by watching her mother and grandmother make yo-yos at a young age. She has been an artist at the Alaska Native Heritage Center since its opening in 1999 and has shared her knowledge of Native art through teaching at the University of Alaska Anchorage, the Anchorage School District, and the Anchorage Museum.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn the art of Piluguks!

APPLICATION & ACCEPTANCE PROCESS

To apply for this workshop, participants must complete the application form located on this event page. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, September 19, 2025, at 12PM to be considered for the class. Applicants must agree to attend the full duration of the workshop, including both sessions from September 22–26 and September 29–October 3, 2025.

All applicants will receive an email by Friday, September 19, 2025, at 5PM notifying them whether they have been accepted to participate. Only those who receive acceptance emails may attend the workshop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Participants will work on creating soft bottom piluguk's.

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 Savanna Von Scheele by email, text, or phone call:
Email: [email protected]
Text: (907) 308-1582
Call: (907) 802-0241

To apply for this workshop, participants must complete the application form located on this event page. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, September 19, 2025, at 12PM to be considered for the class. 

All applicants will receive an email by Friday, September 19, 2025, 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 Savanna Von Scheele at [email protected] or (907) 802-0241.

  • 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.

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To apply, please complete the application form below.

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, September 19, 2025, at 12PM to be considered for the class. Applicants must agree to attend the full duration of the workshop, including both sessions from September 22–26 and September 29–October 3, 2025. All applicants will receive an email by Friday, September 19, 2025, at 5PM notifying them whether they have been accepted to participate. Only those who receive acceptance emails may attend the workshop.