Corn husk doll demonstration and workshop

Corn Husk Dolls

With Local Artist, Dawn Spears

Demonstration: Saturday, October 17,

10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.;
Manning Hall

Workshop: Saturday, October 24 (registration required),

10 a.m. — 12 p.m.;
Manning Hall


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Come by Manning Hall on October 17 between the hours of 10:30 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 3:30 to see local artist, Dawn Spears, make and fashion corn husk dolls. Ms. Spears (Narragansett) is the Native Arts Program Coordinator for the New England Foundation for the Arts and the Tribal Secretary for the Narragansett tribe. She has lead numerous arts and educational programs throughout New England and has coordinated cultural classes and workshops for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum. Ms. Spears will also lead a free workshop on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 to noon. Children under ten must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for the workshop and space is limited. Call 401.253.8388 to reserve your spot. Sponsored by the Friends of the HMA.