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Trails Center to host Native American beadwork class September 21

Wyoming
High Plains DO
Event Coordinator
Event Dates

https://forms.office.com/g/A5ZAnQ9DqD

Event Description

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will host a Native American beadwork demonstration at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Join us as Wyoming native Sheryl McLaughlin teaches the basics of beadwork.

McLaughlin got her start in beadwork making earrings after being introduced by her sister-in-law. She then learned how to make new designs from a friend in addition to teaching herself several other techniques. She has been a vendor in many local and regional events in Wyoming and South Dakota. Being knowledgeable in beads, beadwork, and various techniques, McLaughlin will provide instructions and beading supplies for stringing a necklace using artificial sinew and beads for a take-home finished project.

The class is free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Supplies for a take-home necklace will be provided. Participants will need to bring a low nap hand towel or kitchen towel to use as a work surface.

To register, please visit https://forms.office.com/g/A5ZAnQ9DqD. For more information about the workshop, contact Jason Vlcan at jvlcan@blm.gov or 307-261-7783.

Event Schedule

  • Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. – Traditional Native American Beadwork Demonstration with Sheryl McLaughlin.
  • Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. – “Nate Champion and the Johnson County War of 1892” featuring award winning author and Western historian Mark Warren.

To stay up to date on summer programs at the Trails Center, follow BLM Wyoming on Facebook or X, or visit the BLM’s Trails Center website at https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/national-historic-trails-interpretive-center.

The Trails Center is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST.
1501 N. Poplar St., Casper, WY 82601
Admission is Free

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