Alaskans interested in traditional skills and hands-on learning are invited to attend a Fur Sewing Handbands workshop this March at the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery.
The two-day workshop is part of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman Alaska program and will teach participants the basics of sewing fur handbands, a skill rooted in Alaska’s outdoor and cultural traditions.
The sessions are scheduled for:
- Friday, March 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Online registration opens February 9 at 12:00 p.m. for the Friday session and February 17 at 9:00 a.m. for the Saturday session. The cost to attend is $100, which includes instruction, equipment use, and refreshments.
Organizers note that participants who have not previously attended a BOW Alaska fur sewing class will be given priority registration.
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The workshop will be hosted at the Anchorage hatchery facility, providing a small-group, hands-on environment for learning. Additional details and registration information are available at bow.adfg.alaska.gov.
