This is day 1 of a 2-day workshop to make a tufted caribou brooch or necklace with Koyukon Athabascan artist Selina Alexander. The workshop is 8 hours total, spanning Thursday, May 7th and Friday, May 8th. This class is in-person only at Sheldon Jackson Museum. There is no zoom option available. The class is from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, with a hour long lunch break from noon – 1:00 pm.
The class is for all ages. Class size limited to 8 people.
Participants must attend both days. There is no fee to attend, but students will need to provide a check for $40 made out to the artist at the time of sign up to cover material costs. Materials will be provided at the start of the class. Students should bring a lint roller and static guard spray to class. Advanced registration required. To register, call (907) 747-8981 or stop by the museum. Space is limited.
Selina Alexander is a Koyukon Athabascan artist who creates with caribou tufting, porcupine quillwork, and beading. She is the SJM Native Artist in Residence from May 2 – 20, 2026.
This is day 2 of a 2-day workshop to make a tufted caribou brooch or necklace with Koyukon Athabascan artist Selina Alexander. The workshop is 8 hours total, spanning Thursday, May 7th and Friday, May 8th. This class is in-person only at Sheldon Jackson Museum. There is no zoom option available. The class is from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, with a hour long lunch break from noon – 1:00 pm.
The class is for all ages. Class size limited to 8 people.
Participants must attend both days. There is no fee to attend, but students will need to provide a check for $40 made out to the artist at the time of sign up to cover material costs. Materials will be provided at the start of the class. Students should bring a lint roller and static guard spray to class. Advanced registration required. To register, call (907) 747-8981 or stop by the museum. Space is limited.
Selina Alexander is a Koyukon Athabascan artist who creates with caribou tufting, porcupine quillwork, and beading. She is the SJM Native Artist in Residence from May 2 – 20, 2026.
In her talk, “Koyukon Athabascan Culture & Art” on Friday, May 15th at 2pm, Selina Alexander (Koyukon Athabascan), will share talk on her culture and art.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89608920178?pwd=ASa6LiAouC9uX4CuzyEYP8faGbYnxk.1
Meeting ID: 896 0892 0178
Passcode: Selina
Selina Alexander is an Athabascan artist who works with caribou tufting, porcupine quillwork, and beads. She is the SJM Native Artist in Residence from May 2 – 20, 2026.
Artist-in Residence Larissa Kramer is teaching a 3.5 hour earring-making workshop with salmon skin on Friday afternoon, August 28, 2026. This workshop is available in-person at the museum and simultaneously online.
The class is for ages 7+. Class size is limited to 8 in-person participants and up to 4 people via zoom.
Zoom log-in information will be provided at registration.
Meeting ID:
Passcode:
Advanced registration required. To register, call (907) 747-8981 or stop by the museum. Space is limited. The workshop is free, but there is a material expense. In-person students need to make a $40 check out to Larissa Kramer at the time of sign up. The artist will provide materials at the first session.
Note: If people wish to participate online, they should sign up no later than August 15th to permit time for mailing supplies. There will be an shipping fee for kits mailed in addition to the $40 material fee. Artist contact information will be provided by museum staff at the time of registration. Consult with the artist directly to arrange shipping and color options for salmon skin.
Larissa Kramer is a Sugpiaq artist who creates jewelry and is a model boat builder. She often uses fish skin, beads or botanicals set in resin for her earrings. She is the SJM Native Artist in Residence from August 26 – September 15, 2026.
On Thursday, September 3rd at noon, Larissa Kramer (Sugpiaq) will give a talk on Alaska Native art and cultural history.
Join the Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89687833902?pwd=ff5cWwBCsYFOgjuPgf7Tj3eh1TlXxB.1
Meeting ID: 896 8783 3902
Passcode: history
Larissa Kramer is a Sugpiaq artist who creates jewelry and is a model boat builder. She often uses fish skin, beads, or botanicals set in resin for her earrings. She is the SJM Native Artist in Residence from August 26 – September 15, 2026.
On Friday, September 11th at noon, Larissa Kramer (Sugpiaq) will give a talk on a topic of her choice. This talk will be in-person at the Sheldon Jackson Museum and simultaneously online.
Join the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88161590650?pwd=9K4rvBbVVqaRp1N9O2jGSibBfbIJ2Y.1
Meeting ID: 881 6159 0650
Passcode: Larissa
Larissa Kramer is a Sugpiaq artist who creates jewelry and is a model boat builder. She often uses fish skin, beads, or botanicals set in resin for her earrings. She is the SJM Native Artist in Residence from August 26 – September 15, 2026.
This is day 1 of a 3-day workshop to make moccasins with Iñupiaq artist Kris Waymire. The workshop is 17 hours total. This class is in-person only at Sheldon Jackson Museum. There is no zoom option available.
Limited to 8 students, for ages 12 and older.
Advanced registration required. To register, call (907) 747-8981 or stop by the museum. Space is limited.
1) Thursday, September 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2) Friday, September 18, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
3) Saturday, September 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Each day has an hour lunch break from noon -1pm
Participants must attend all three days. The class is free, but there is a material expense. Students need to make a $30 check out to Kris Waymire at the time of sign up. The artist will provide materials at the first session. In this 3-part workshop, Kris will also offer an Inupiat-style low-moccasin making. Kris’s moccasins are based on their experience learning sewing from Kivalina family in recent years.
Kris Waymire is Iñupiaq and Peruvian who creates mostly with beads and textiles. They are the SJM Native Artist in Residence from September 16 – 30, 2026.
This is day 2 of a 3-day workshop to make moccasins with Iñupiaq artist Kris Waymire. The workshop is 17 hours total. This class is in-person only at Sheldon Jackson Museum. There is no zoom option available.
Limited to 8 students, for ages 12 and older.
Advanced registration required. To register, call (907) 747-8981 or stop by the museum. Space is limited.
1) Thursday, September 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2) Friday, September 18, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
3) Saturday, September 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Each day has an hour lunch break from noon -1pm
Participants must attend all three days. The class is free, but there is a material expense. Students need to make a $30 check out to Kris Waymire at the time of sign up. The artist will provide materials at the first session. In this 3-part workshop, Kris will also offer an Inupiat-style low-moccasin making. Kris’s moccasins are based on their experience learning sewing from Kivalina family in recent years.
Kris Waymire is Iñupiaq and Peruvian who creates mostly with beads and textiles. They are the SJM Native Artist in Residence from September 16 – 30, 2026.
This is day 3 of a 3-day workshop to make moccasins with Iñupiaq artist Kris Waymire. The workshop is 17 hours total. This class is in-person only at Sheldon Jackson Museum. There is no zoom option available.
Limited to 8 students, for ages 12 and older.
Advanced registration required. To register, call (907) 747-8981 or stop by the museum. Space is limited.
1) Thursday, September 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2) Friday, September 18, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
3) Saturday, September 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Each day has an hour lunch break from noon -1pm
Participants must attend all three days. The class is free, but there is a material expense. Students need to make a $30 check out to Kris Waymire at the time of sign up. The artist will provide materials at the first session. In this 3-part workshop, Kris will also offer an Inupiat-style low-moccasin making. Kris’s moccasins are based on their experience learning sewing from Kivalina family in recent years.
Kris Waymire is Iñupiaq and Peruvian who creates mostly with beads and textiles. They are the SJM Native Artist in Residence from September 16 – 30, 2026.
On Friday, September 25th at 3:00 pm, Kris Waymire (Iñupiaq & Peruvian) will give a talk on the similarities in whaling traditions and practices among Long Island indigenous peoples (the Shinnecock, Unkechaug, Mattinecock, Montaukett, Setlcott Nation, and others) and the Iñupiat in northern Alaska (focusing on Kivalina). This talk will be in-person at the Sheldon Jackson Museum and simultaneously on zoom.
Join the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86354547867?pwd=bxp9fT5GmO5FhAQfFWbzuJ2rxlcWaG.1
Meeting ID: 863 5454 7867
Passcode: whale
Kris Waymire is Iñupiaq and Peruvian who creates mostly with beads and textiles. They are the SJM Native Artist in Residence from September 16 – 30, 2026.