Black Ash Basket Weaving with Kimberly Crowley [Catching Culture with The IE] - Native American Heritage Month
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Tue, Nov 10, 2026
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM CST (GMT-6)
Intercultural Exchange - c1430
1701 Wright Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53704, United States
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Join Ho-Chunk artist Kimberly Crowley for a hands-on exploration of traditional black ash basket weaving, one of the Ho-Chunk Nation’s longest-practiced artistic traditions.
In this workshop, Kimberly will guide participants through the process of preparing black ash and creating their own Ho-Chunk-inspired basket while sharing the history, skill, and cultural significance woven into this traditional art form.
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The Intercultural Exchange invites you to explore cultures and communities beyond your own. Student Life’s Intercultural Exchange is a space that creates opportunities for students to build meaningful connections and deepen their understanding of diverse cultures, perspectives, traditions, and lived experiences.
The Catching Culture series is a monthly program that highlights Wisconsin artists, cultural practitioners, and community members who share their personal stories, cultural heritage, and creative traditions through interactive presentations and hands-on experiences.
All Madison College students are invited to RSVP. Some workshops have limited capacity to create a more intimate learning environment, allowing artists to provide hands-on, one-on-one guidance and meaningful cultural engagement.