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Yk Heritage Centre Hosting Interactive Weaving Presentation

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) will be hosting several events in October with local artist Cathie Harper to promote her exhibit of handcrafted woven creations called ‘Interwoven’.

On October 1st, participants will be able to Learn basic weaving techniques and how to make boxboard ornaments with Cathie. Two sessions are available for registration at 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 pm, with limited drop-in space also available. This event is free of charge.

Registration for this event can be found by clicking here.

Then, on October 22nd, From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Cathie will be demonstrating her weaving techniques while working on a piece of basket art, then join her from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as she speaks about her artwork and her process for making her creations. No registration is required to attend this free event.

Connor Pitre
Connor Pitre
Born and raised in Central Alberta, Connor Pitre attended the Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatchewan, before making his way to the NWT in November of 2021. Since then, he has become a regular staple of the True North FM crew in the News department, and occasionally filling in on the afternoon show.

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