Family Art Days - Indigenous Talking Sticks with Memes Bouwman
Sat, Oct 10
|San Juan Islands Museum of Art
Study the tradition of the indigenous Talking Stick and create your own to use with others.
Time & Location
Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
San Juan Islands Museum of Art, 540 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
About the Event
Join us on Saturday, October 10 for this free Family Art Days class with instructor Memes Bouwman!
Talking Sticks, a sacred instrument used to hold respectful attention while gathered in groups, have long been an important part of the culture of many nations of the Pacific Northwest Coast. To honor Indigenous People’s Day, learn about this tradition and make as many as the time allows.
About Family Art Days (FAD)
Family Art Days (FAD) are designed for kids aged 5 and up to explore fun, creative projects alongside a parent or other supportive adult. All materials for each Family Art Days class are provided by SJIMA.
Class sizes are limited, so RSVP is required to attend.