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Traditional Arts Development Program Round 1 (2001) Traditional Arts Development Program ParticipantsAdvocates for Indigenous California Language Survival Apsara (Asian Pacific Self-Development and Residential Association) California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA) Retreat - California Indian Basket Weavers Cambodian Dancers of San Diego Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity Dehcontee Liberian Dance Company, Inc. Dumna Cultural Preservation Association Eszterlanc Hungarian Folk Ensemble Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra (FYCO) Halau Ka Pa Hula ‘O Wahineali’i Kalingas-North American Network Kokopelli Foundation of Music, Arts & Culture San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles SPACES (Saving and Preserving Arts and Cultural Environments) |
Central California Indian Basket Weavers Retreat
Central California Indian Basket Weavers, who are spread out geographically, used the retreat time to share and learn from each other, exchanging weaving and gathering tips, as well as other cultural information. Central California Indian Basket Weavers Retreat used ACTA funds to match other funds for a first retreat for the experienced Indian basket weavers/teachers of Central California in April 2002. The retreat allowed seventeen weavers to work for four days continuously without time restraints or interruptions. “ We hoped to provide a calm oasis in the weaver/teacher’s busy lives to get rest if they needed it, so they could be more productive and encouraged to continue. We wanted to provide the time to start a new basket, complete one set aside, or become familiar with a new design or technique with experienced weavers at hand to give advice if needed.” “I and a few others are now the living inheritors of our traditional way of learning and teaching Southern Pomo/Lytton basketry. I was able to reflect upon the circumstance, the role I choose to have in order for future Southern Pomo weavers to learn in a traditional way and what adjustments future weavers may need to deal with in order for a supreme craft to continue.” Contact Information |
