Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) will be hosting several events in October with local artist Cathie Harper to promote her exhibit of handcrafted woven creations called ‘Interwoven’.

October 1: Boxboard Ornaments Workshops

Learn basic weaving techniques and how to make boxboard ornaments with Cathie. Two sessions are available for registration at 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 pm, with limited drop-in space also available. This event is free of charge.

Register at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/boxboard-ornaments-with-cathie-harper-tickets-414907819457

October 22: Demonstration and Artist Talk

From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Cathie will be demonstrating her weaving techniques while working on a piece of basket art, then join her from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as she speaks about her artwork and her process for making her creations. No registration is required to attend this free event.

Learn more: www.pwnhc.ca/item/demonstration-and-artist-talk-with-cathie-harper

View the handcrafted baskets and non-traditional woven creations by Cathie Harper in ‘Interwoven’. Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For media requests, please contact:

Briony Grabke

Manager, Public Affairs and Communications

Department of Education, Culture and Employment

Government of the Northwest Territories

briony_grabke@gov.nt.ca

867-767-9352  Ext. 71073