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PARK HILL, OKlAHOMA – Skilled artisan Wanna Lou Barton will teach students the art of beading on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cherokee Heritage Center. Students will learn basic beading techniques and Cherokee history pertaining to the beaded items they make.

Early registration for this workshop is recommended as class size is limited. The $30 fee includes tuition and all materials.

Barton’s appearance is part of a series of cultural classes offered by the Cherokee Heritage Center. The remaining classes are: May 21, Loom Weaving; June 11, Tear Dress Making; Sept. 17, Round Reed Basketry; Oct. 8, Southeastern Pottery; Nov. 5, Flint Knapping & Blowguns; Dec. 3, Gourd Carving.

For registration, or more information, call Tonia Hogner-Weavel at the Cherokee Heritage Center, phone: 918-456-6007, or toll free 888-999-6007, or send e-mail to education@cherokeeheritage.org. Visit the CHC online!

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org