Join us for a hands-on journey into Indigenous artistry with Jay Rock, a Navajo and Ojibwe artist, as your guide. This six-week series offers an opportunity to connect with Native traditions through the creation of dream catchers, ethical sage-making, and plant-dyed weaving. Each class honors the spiritual and cultural significance of these crafts through discussion. Focusing on encouraging creativity and mindfulness while respecting the traditions of Native peoples.
Throughout the series, you’ll learn to make your own dream catcher, ethically harvest and bundle sage for purification, and weave with plant-dyed threads. Jay Rock will share his knowledge and techniques, providing a deeper understanding of Native art forms and building a relationship with the land. All materials are provided, and no previous experience is necessary—just a desire to learn and create.
This class is intended for individuals 55+ years.
Course Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Course Location: Nature Center at Pia Okwai
About Jay Rock
Born of the Dine Yucca Fruit Clan and Anishinaabe Bear Clan, Jay Rock is an environmental advocate and creative storyteller focused on climate justice. As a member of the Climate of Hope community board at the Natural History Museum of Utah, they uses art, film, and storytelling to inspire action on environmental issues. Jay also serves on the University of Utah’s Environmental Justice Resident Committee, working to address environmental inequities and promote inclusive solutions. Through his art and activism, Jay aims to foster a deeper connection to the planet and inspire positive environmental change.