Speaking To The Ancestors Abenaki Gathering
November 11, 2011, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Burlington, Vt.
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Fiber Artist, Vera Longtoe Sheehan
Vera will be demonstrating the Abenaki
basket making technique twining and
how it relates to the Abenaki fiber and
textile industry. She will explain it's
historical significance and how she
learned about it.  She will be joined by
Jay Walker who will also be twining.  For
more information visit Vera website
Twined Baskets and Bags.
Abenaki Artists
Vera Longtoe Sheehan twining Sandals and talking
to visitors at ECHO.  2010 Winter Gathering.  Photo
courtesy of Dian Mueller.