Ancient Technologies - Quillwork on Birchbark

The Native American art of decorating birch bark boxes and other ornaments with porcupine quill "embroidery" is a beautiful traditional craft. The work of both skilled historic and modern quillwork artists is highly prized by collectors and museums. You will learn about the lore and natural history of the porcupine and the birch tree, and see examples of quilled birchbark in a slide presentation by Ms. Collins. Then, you will learn how to do this unusual art form using natural materials to create a piece to take home.

Presented by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn. 860-486-4460 - www.mnh.uconn.edu.

Advance registration required: $20 ($15 for Museum members) Includes materials
Adults and children ages 8 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult.