Indigenous Democratic Traditions: Arts Workshop

Fri Mar 27 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-04:00

Shannon Library | Charlottesville

UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy
Publisher/HostUVA Karsh Institute of Democracy
Indigenous Democratic Traditions: Arts Workshop
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Learn the traditional craft ways of gourd painting through this hands-on workshop with Deborah Wilkinson.
About this Event

Deborah Wilkinson, citizen of the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe, shows and teaches traditional craft ways to participants, presenting a hands-on workshop in the design and preparation of gourd shards for painting and crafting into necklaces.

This event is free, but registration is required to reserve a seat, including workshop materials and lunch. Box lunches will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the conclusion of the workshop.

This workshop is part of the “Indigenous Democratic Traditions: Before America’s 250th & Beyond” program, presented by UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy’s John L. Nau III History and Principles of Democracy Lab and is co-sponsored by the Page Barbour Fund and Virginia Humanities.

**Parking is available in the Emmet/Ivy garage, which is approximately a half mile from Shannon Library. More information will be provided via your Eventbrite registration closer to the event. Please note that the UVA Central Grounds parking garage is fully booked on March 27 for another UVA event.

about a panel discussion about Indigenous democratic traditions later the same day.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Shannon Library, 160 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, United States

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