Miniature Cradleboard Making with Preston Jacobs Workshop July 20

HOWES CAVE — On Sunday, July 20 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Join Mohawk craftsman Preston Jacobs for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of cradleboard making at the Iroquois Museum on Caverns Road in Howes Cave. With over two decades of experience and a background as an instructor at the Kahnawake Survival School, Preston brings both expertise and enthusiasm to his teaching.  Participants will create a 12” x 4.5” miniature cradleboard (approximately 4/10 of the actual size). The workshop is tailored to different skill levels: beginners will assemble pre-cut pieces, paint, and carve, while more experienced participants will tackle advanced techniques like steam bending, tapering, shaping, and drilling before carving and painting their boards.

Cost: $145 members / $155 non-members (materials included)

Pre-registration is required by emailing heather@iroquoismuseum.org.