The Frisco Native American Museum is hosting a wave of Native cooking and craft classes in November and December, ranging from Thanksgiving-ready dishes to intricate pine needle baskets and Dreamcatchers.
The full list of upcoming classes is below, and all classes come with free admission to the museum. Interested participants can ensure a seat at any of the below classes online at https://nativeamericanmuseum.org/events-programs/ or can call the museum directly at 252-995-4440.
The Frisco Native American Museum is currently open Tuesdays through Sundays, from 10:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Native Savory Recipes
November 12, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: $20.00
Getting ready for Thanksgiving? Honor the Native Americans by adding a Native dish to your family dinner! Native people relied on a variety of food for their meals and this class will feature several traditional Savory recipes. Join our Education Director, Barbara Miller, as she cooks features these recipes that will be a hit at any family dinner! We will be making:
Not only will participants learn how to cook, but they’ll get to sample everything made! Make sure to come hungry! Participants will receive copies of all the recipes showcased.
Make a Dreamcatcher
November 12, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 17, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: $20.00
If you’re interested in Native Crafts, then you’re familiar with the dreamcatchers. This is your chance to learn how to make your own! They’re perfect for a last-minute gift for the holidays!
Join our in-house artist and museum staff member, Amber Roth, as she takes you through the steps of weaving a dreamcatcher. Workshop is $20 and will last anywhere from 2-4 hours, extra time allotted for troubleshooting. Participants will be creating a small dreamcatcher on a 2-inch brass ring that they will wrap in colorful ribbon. They will also have glass beads available to add to their dreamcatcher as well as feathers to add to the bottom.
She will also be discussing the practice of making your own natural hoop at home. If you have any questions, please call the museum at 252.995.4440
Native Sweet Recipes
November 26, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: $20.00
Getting ready for Thanksgiving? Honor the Native Americans by adding a Native dish to your family dinner! Native people relied on a variety of food for their meals and this class will feature several traditional Sweet/dessert recipes. Join our Education Director, Barbara Miller, as she cooks features these recipes that will be a hit at any family dinner! We will be making:
Not only will participants learn how to cook, but they’ll get to sample everything made! Make sure to come hungry! Participants will receive copies of all the recipes showcased.
Fee is $20 and includes admission to the museum.
Learn Pine Needle Basketry
December 3, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Price: $20.00
The long needle pines were used by tribes in the southeast, including the Croatoan on the Outer Banks, to make intricate baskets.
Join our museum staff member, Amber Roth, as she teaches you how create these elegant baskets. Classes are $20 and will last approximately 2 hours. Participants will be making a circular disk out of locally gathered long needle pine. They will also be given the option to create a small lip on their disk to practice changing the shape of their piece, giving them the skills to create more elaborate baskets on their own at home. Pine needles, thread, and needles will be provided for the class time.
If you have any questions, please call the museum at 252.995.4440
Native Small Meal Recipes
December 10, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: $20.00
Honor the Native Americans by adding a Native dish to your family dinner! Native people relied on a variety of food for their meals and this class will feature a traditional Small Meal, Stew, bread & sweet soup. Join our Education Director, Barbara Miller, as she cooks features these recipes that will be a hit at any family dinner! We will be making:
Not only will participants learn how to cook, but they’ll get to sample everything made! Make sure to come hungry! Participants will receive copies of all the recipes showcased.
Fee is $20 and includes admission to the museum.
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