CLASS DATES & TIMES

April 20– April 24,2026:5:30-8:30PM

COST

Free and all materials are provided.

DETAILS

Join us for a free 5-day workshop to learn how to sew your own regalia from suede leather and sea otter fur with Unangax̂/Yup’ik artist Mercedes Laadakuchax̂ Kashatok.The workshop begins on Monday, April 20th and goes through Friday, April 24th. This workshop will take place in the Games room at the Alaska Native Heritage Center from 5:30PM to 8:30PM each day. This workshop is made possible with support from the National Park Service’s Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Development Grant Program.

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 Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5PM to be considered for the class. Applicants must agree to attend the full duration of the workshop.

All applicants will receive an email by Monday, April 13, 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 Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5PM to be considered for the class. Applicants must agree to attend the full duration of the workshop.

All applicants will receive an email by Monday, April 13, 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.

Unangax̂ individuals are given top priority for participation in this workshop; Alaska Native are given second priority.  

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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