Reserve your space now to join Ganondagan for an exclusive tour to the Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning, NY for a special exhibition of Sewing the Seeds: 200 Years of Iroquois Glass Beadwork.

For over 200 years Haudenosaunee beadworkers have sewn sparkling glass seed beads into intricate pincushions, purses, and picture frames. Created for tourists, they nonetheless reflect the Haudenosaunee culture in their love of natural imagery and color.

In this exclusive tour, we will be joined by Iroquoian Beadwork Specialist, Dolores Elliott, who will share her expertise on the history, creation and importance of beadwork in the Iroquois culture.

We are also privileged to be joined by G. Peter Jemison, Ganondagan's Site Manager and renowned Seneca Artist, who will give a guided tour of the Native American Art throughout the museum.

Tour Highlights

This exclusive tour includes:

• Round-trip transportation via bus
• Morning breakfast snack
• Museum admission
• Lunch at the Radisson hotel in Corning
• A late afternoon snack
• Both lectures by Ms. Elliott and Mr. Jemison

Departure:

• Check-in will begin at 8:15am.
• Check-in at the Ganondagan Vistor Center.
• The bus will depart promptly at 8:30 am.

Return Time:

• The bus will return to the Ganondagan Visitor Center 5:30 pm.

Registration

Ticket Prices:   Price Current Friends of Ganondagan Members $65 Non-Members $75

Space is limited for this special Fundraiser! To register please: Phone: Call 585-742-1690. Fax: Print the registration form and fax to 585-742-2353. Mail: Print the registration form and mail to Friends of Ganondagan, PO Box 113, Victor, NY 14564. If you have any question, please email us at friends@frontiernet.net or give us a call at 585-742-1690.

Further Information

Please refer to the following articles by one of our featured speakers, Dolores Elliot, for some background information on Iroquois Beadwork:

• The Magic of Iroquois Beadwork

• Iroquois Purses

For a wonderful article on visiting the Rockwell Museum, please see:

• Visiting Corning, NY - The Rockwell Museum of Western Art

Both beaded purse photos taken by Marten Czamanske.