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Mohawk basket workshop in Canton Saturday

Posted 4/27/17

CANTON -- A Mohawk basket-making workshop for children, taught by Carrie Hill, is slated for Saturday, April 29, from 1-3 p.m. at the TAUNY Center, 53 Main St. Hill will teach traditional skills to …

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Mohawk basket workshop in Canton Saturday

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CANTON -- A Mohawk basket-making workshop for children, taught by Carrie Hill, is slated for Saturday, April 29, from 1-3 p.m. at the TAUNY Center, 53 Main St.

Hill will teach traditional skills to make a small woven splint animal or bookmark that children can take home.

The Akwesasne basketmaker learned the art from her aunt. Her family has been weaving black ash splints and sweetgrass for generations.

More information about Carrie Hill and her work can be found on her website: http://www.chillbaskets.com/.

Admission to this program is free.

Preregistration is required and space is limited.

Interested participants can contact TAUNY at 315-386-4289 to register.