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Session availability is subject to change due to weather, availability, and interest. Classes with fewer than 5 participants are subject to cancellation. You are only able to sign up for one class during a time period (including waitlists). We do our best to accommodate waitlists. 

Add/Dropping Classes: All classes with an additional cost have a final add/drop date of July 13. After July 13th, you will be responsible for the cost of the class unless we can fill the spot. Classes with no additional cost can be added/dropped at any time.

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Sunday, August 2
 

8:00am MDT

$$ Arts & Crafts - Native American Beading (Session 1/2)
Sunday August 2, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Join our Featured Resident Faculty, Michelle Reed and Nikki Westerman, in a Native American Beading class. Michelle and Nikki will design a beading project that you will be able to complete and take home as a summit souvenir. This project will take six hours to complete and will take place over two sessions. 

Cost: $35
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Michelle Reed

Faculty
A member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Ojibwe, Michelle is one of the founders of the Woodland Sky native American Dance Troupe, sharing the culture and dances of Wisconsin’s first peoples. Michelle is also one of the lead female dancers for Brulé, a renowned Native American contemporary... Read More →
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Nagwaakwe (Nikki) Westerman

Daughter of Floyd Red Crow Westerman, a well-known Native American actor and musician, and Michelle Reed's sister. Nikki is an artist, a storyteller, teaches classes, and assists her sister Michelle on projects. Nikki has been recognized for creating designs, which include, but aren’t... Read More →

Sunday August 2, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm MDT
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1:30pm MDT

$$ Arts & Crafts- The Art & History of the Dream Catcher
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Discover the deep cultural roots and crafting techniques behind one of the most iconic Indigenous traditions. Led by Michelle Reed, this hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the history, teachings, and stories surrounding the dream catcher.

You will learn the traditional meanings behind each element, from the hoop to the web and the feathers, while weaving your own custom piece. Using high-quality materials, you'll walk away with a beautiful, finished dream catcher and a profound respect for the storytelling tradition it represents.
Faculty
avatar for Michelle Reed

Michelle Reed

Faculty
A member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Ojibwe, Michelle is one of the founders of the Woodland Sky native American Dance Troupe, sharing the culture and dances of Wisconsin’s first peoples. Michelle is also one of the lead female dancers for Brulé, a renowned Native American contemporary... Read More →
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Nagwaakwe (Nikki) Westerman

Daughter of Floyd Red Crow Westerman, a well-known Native American actor and musician, and Michelle Reed's sister. Nikki is an artist, a storyteller, teaches classes, and assists her sister Michelle on projects. Nikki has been recognized for creating designs, which include, but aren’t... Read More →
Sunday August 2, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Event Barn

7:00pm MDT

Family Friendly- Exploring the grasslands with American Prairie
Sunday August 2, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Join us for a captivating, two-part evening exploring one of the world's most vital yet endangered ecosystems: our grasslands. This interactive program kicks off with kid-friendly activities and education designed to connect younger audiences to nature, followed by an in-depth presentation and conversation tailored for adults and older youth. We will then discuss the global state of grassland ecosystems, the origins of American Prairie, their ecological restoration work (including bison), their partner programs such as science work with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, their Field School, and collaborations with Indigenous communities, and our Wild Sky program that works with neighbors to support conservation practices and habitat. 

The kid portion of the evening program will last approximately 20 minutes. We will take a short break to allow families with young children to leave before continuing the presentation. 
Sunday August 2, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
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