Tuscarora

& Friends Gallery

736 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays

 

For information, call Karen Russell (432-0438)

Lewiston Council on the Arts is bringing Native American art into the community, transforming the former Opera Hall’s OH! Gallery into the Tuscarora and Friends Gallery.

 

Tuscarora & Friends Gallery...
Four Friends with a Great Idea: To provide a space for local, regional and international Native American artists to showcase their work. Exceptional artists all, working in a variety of media, they provide a home for indiginous art, workshops and classes to share their culture.

• Simon Brascoupé, Tuscarora, Algonquin and Mohawk. He is an internationally known artist and educator. His original prints on canvas and paper are made by traditional native stencil (pochoir) technique. Simon’s profound knowledge of Aboriginal symbolism is reflected in his work.
• Rosemary Rickard Hill, Tuscarora / Mohawk, Beaver Clan, Member of the Tuscarora Nation. Rosemary does the Tuscarora raised beadwork as traditional and contemporary, using traditional patterns while adding new patterns of her own creativity. Her art works on permanant Exhibit at the Smithsonian in Washington DC and New York City and The British Museum in London, England also through out the US and Canada.
• Erwin Printup, Cayuga, Tuscarora native, born in Niagara Falls and resides on the Tuscarora Reservation. His work had been featured in many shows and exhibitions and his distinctive illustrations have appeared in many books.
• Karen Hodge Russell, (Acadian, Mi’kmaq) A published art teacher and practicing fine artist. She has exhibited locally at Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, has won numerous art awards, has exhibited, lectured and given workshops regionally, nationally and internationally, Montana University, Fredonia University, Canisius College, China, New Mexico, Ottawa and many indigenous community centers in Canada.

 

Summer Class Schedule:
All classes are held at Tuscarora & Friends Gallery
736 Center Street, Lewiston, New York 14092
Classes are 10am to 6pm, with a one hour break for lunch.

 

June 15,16,17
• Needle Case Classes with Rosemary Hill. Learn basic piercing, quilting and embroidery techniques for all skill levels.The beadwork is executed in the technique of raised beadwork unique to the Tuscarora Indian Nation. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Rosemary Hill. 716-523-6945 or rosiel9@yahoo.com
• Rug Hooking & Tapestry Design with Karen Hodge Russell. You can create a variety of objects with this style of tapestry hooking. Its fun, relaxing and easy to do. Its a great way to use recycled wools, ribbons and torn fabrics. This type of tapestry hooking can be created by using the traditional hook or the punch hook. Multiple items can be made from this technique, pins, broaches, small wall hangings to larger tapestries. You can choose either traditional hook or punch hook, both will be taught. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Karen Hodge-Russell. 716-432-0438 or kerussell4@gmail.com

June 27-30
• Quilted and Beaded Purse with Rosemary Hill and Stephanie Drehs. Learn basic piercing, quilting and embroidery techniques for all skill levels. The beadwork is executed in the technique of raised beadwork unique to the Tuscarora Indian Nation. Stepanie Drehs, quilt artist, will also instruct at this workshop. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Rosemary Hill. 716-523-6945 or rosiel9@yahoo.com

July 20, 21, 22
• Purse with Gusset with Rosemary Hill. Learn basic piercing, quilting and embroidery techniques for all skill levels.The beadwork is executed in the technique of raised beadwork unique to the Tuscarora Indian Nation. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Rosemary Hill. 716-523-6945 or rosiel9@yahoo.com
• Rug Hooking & Tapestry Design with Karen Hodge Russell. You can create a variety of objects with this style of tapestry hooking. Its fun, relaxing and easy to do. Its a great way to use recycled wools, ribbons and torn fabrics. This type of tapestry hooking can be created by using the traditional hook or the punch hook. Multiple items can be made from this technique, pins, broaches, small wall hangings to larger tapestries. You can choose either traditional hook or punch hook, both will be taught. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Karen Hodge-Russell. 716-432-0438 or kerussell4@gmail.com

August 17,18,19
• Hat with Rosemary Hill. Learn basic piercing, quilting and embroidery techniques for all skill levels.The beadwork is executed in the technique of raised beadwork unique to the Tuscarora Indian Nation. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Rosemary Hill. 716-523-6945 or rosiel9@yahoo.com
• Rug Hooking & Tapestry Design with Karen Hodge Russell. You can create a variety of objects with this style of tapestry hooking. Its fun, relaxing and easy to do. Its a great way to use recycled wools, ribbons and torn fabrics. This type of tapestry hooking can be created by using the traditional hook or the punch hook. Multiple items can be made from this technique, pins, broaches, small wall hangings to larger tapestries. You can choose either traditional hook or punch hook, both will be taught. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Karen Hodge-Russell. 716-432-0438 or kerussell4@gmail.com

September 21, 22, 23
• Lobe Pincushion with Rosemary Hill. Learn basic piercing, quilting and embroidery techniques for all skill levels.The beadwork is executed in the technique of raised beadwork unique to the Tuscarora Indian Nation. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Rosemary Hill. 716-523-6945 or rosiel9@yahoo.com
• Traditional Corn Husk Wreaths with Karen Hodge Russell. Create a corn husk wreath for any season. Class will include processing the corn husk and drying preparations will be taught. Finishing techniques will be taught including final embellishments. A ten inch wreath will be completed. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Karen Hodge-Russell. 716-432-0438 or kerussell4@gmail.com

 

September 22 & 23
Drawing and Painting with Erwin Printup. This class teaches basic drawing and painting for all skill levels, incorporating Native American design. Students will complete a 9”x12” canvas using acrylic paints. Materials will be provided. For reservations or Information contact Erwin Printup 716-417-2766

October 19, 20, 21
• Necklace with Rosemary Hill. Learn basic piercing, quilting and embroidery techniques for all skill levels.The beadwork is executed in the technique of raised beadwork unique to the Tuscarora Indian Nation. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Rosemary Hill. 716-523-6945 or rosiel9@yahoo.com
• Traditional Corn Husk Wreaths with Karen Hodge Russell. Create a corn husk wreath for any season. Class will include processing the corn husk and drying preparations will be taught. Finishing techniques will be taught including final embellishments. A ten inch wreath will be completed. For reservations, Information and material lists, contact Karen Hodge-Russell. 716-432-0438 or kerussell4@gmail.com

October 20 & 21
Drawing and Painting with Erwin Printup
This class teaches basic drawing and painting for all skill levels, incorporating Native American design. Students will complete a 9”x12” canvas using acrylic paints. Materials will be provided.
For reservations or Information contact Erwin Printup 716-417-2766

 

 

Photo: Wedding Moccosins by R. Hill. Comissioned and currently on display at the NY State, Museum, Albany, NY. Female Wedding Attire, Iroquois

 

Read more about the Gallery:

Tuscarora & Friends Gallery, Buffalo News story