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PARK HILL, OK – Skilled Cherokee artisan Veronica Gaston will teach the basics of loom weaving on Saturday, May 21st at the Cherokee Heritage Center. This comprehensive class is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers students the opportunity to weave items while learning about a prominent piece of Cherokee history.

Traditionally, the Cherokee people did not use looms for weaving. It wasn’t until the Europeans introduced them to this modern method that they adopted it. Since that time, loom weaving has become a part of Cherokee culture offering many beautiful works of art.

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

Gaston’s appearance is part of a series of cultural classes offered by the Cherokee Heritage Center. The following classes are: 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, toll free 888-999-6007, or send e-mail to: education@cherokeeheritage.org.

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