Explore Native American Culture
Compare and contrast the many types of Pueblo pottery. Identify the different Pueblo groups. Learn about the materials and techniques used to make a pot by participating in one of the following activities:
Activity Options:
Yucca Paintbrush: Use stone scrapers to make paintbrushes from yucca leaves. (This is an easy activity for all ages.)
Clay Pot (Add $10.00 per group for materials): Includes enough clay for each person to make a pot based on the traditional coil technique. (Recommended for 3rd grade and up.)
Discover how the people of the Southwest used their environment to produce a variety of baskets and textiles. Participate in one of the following activities and experience the complexity and skill involved in the weaving process:
Activity Options:
Paper Weaving: Use paper strips to make mats or baskets. (Baskets are challenging for young hands.)
Loom Kit (Add $10.00 per group for materials): Includes one cardboard loom per individual plus enough yarn to complete a small rug. (Recommended for 4th grade and up.)
