"THE LAND OTTER" Native Art Painting Experience with Bill Pfeifer, Jr.

Join us for a unique painting experience with Tlingit tribal member and formline artist, Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa (Bill Pfeifer, Jr.).
In this immersive painting experience you'll paint your own traditional formline Land Otter (Kóoshdaa) on a beautiful red cedar plank. In Tlingit culture, the Land Otter is a complex symbol, primarily representing supernatural power and transformation, with strong attributes such as boldness, dexterity, and intelligence.

What to expect:
You'll encounter the rich connections of an ancient art form, which depicts animals, supernatural beings, and figures from oral histories. As you paint, sounds of traditional village music and forest sounds will surround you, drawing you closer to both your artwork and the vibrant native art culture surrounding us.
Smoked fish bites enhancing your connection to the Pacific Northwest will be served along with an assortment of NON-ALCOHOLIC beverages.
Please Note: Outside food and beverage are allowed. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED in The House of Welcome.
Location: ‘The House of Welcome’ (sgwigwia?ltxw)Longhouse Education and Cultural Center at Evergreen State College. It is the first building of its kind on a public campus in the United States.
-No painting experience is necessary; all you need is the willingness to explore your inner creativity and embrace the beauty of formline!