# Event Details - **Event Name**: Basketweaving with Robert Lewis at the NE Arts Council - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Robert Lewis, renowned Indigenous Storyteller, at the North East Arts Council for this basketweaving class. No experience needed!About this EventThe North East Arts Council is happy to welcome Robert Lewis in teaching this basketweaving class for our community. Robert teaches a variety of arts, including basket weaving, pottery, sculpting, painting, drawing, printmaking, finger weaving, and other traditional arts. Stay tuned for additional future classes. This class is open to anyone 14 and up. There is no charge for this class, but registration is required. If you are unable to make the class after registering, please be sure to cancel or to reach out to neacprogram@outlook.com. Participants should be able to finish a small single wall basket during this afternoon workshop. About the Artist/Teacher: A Cherokee National Treasure for Storytelling, Robert Lewis brings traditional knowledge to audiences across the globe, celebrating his own Cherokee, Navajo, and Apache heritage. From storytelling to cultural and art education, he is renown for his ability to be inclusive and accessible.Designated a National Treasure in 2015, his excellence in art and culture solidified his role in communities as a charismatic and engaging educator. He has been featured on PBS, at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and across the nation at universities, cultural organizations, corporations, and the US military.He is the proud great nephew of Navajo Code Talker PFC Harry Tsosie, the first and only of the original Code Talkers to be killed in action. He is a major supporter of the Commemorative Air Force RISE ABOVE Squadron and enjoys working with the community to understand Indigenous roles in US history. ​Robert works diligently to reach all members of his audiences by utilizing American Sign Language, sensory friendly performances, as well as other welcoming and accessible approaches to share his stories.Not only is Robert Lewis a renown Indigenous Storyteller, he is also a well regarded visual artist and Art Professor at Northeastern State University. His art is diverse and combines traditional themes with modern concepts. Displayed across the country, his work is a reminder that Indigenous art is not relegated to the past. Instead, it has the opportunity to be vibrant and dynamic. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-east/basketweaving-with-robert-lewis-at-the-ne-arts-council/100001341349966859 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, festivals, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: North East - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: North East Arts Council - **lat**: 42.2153994 - **long**: -79.8334866 - **full address**: North East Arts Council, 25 Vine Street, North East, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Basketweaving with Robert Lewis at the NE Arts Council - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5bce3a5a5fcf4a5e919448d5bae7b00daa19413e4a3feeb6c42bc5b8624c0131-rimg-w1200-h800-dc311406-gmir.jpg?v=1746068782 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Basketweaving with Robert Lewis at the NE Arts Council being held? - **A:** Basketweaving with Robert Lewis at the NE Arts Council takes place on Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm at North East Arts Council, 25 Vine Street, North East, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Basketweaving with Robert Lewis at the NE Arts Council? - **A:** Basketweaving with Robert Lewis at the NE Arts Council is organized by North East Arts Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Basketweaving with Robert Lewis at the NE Arts Council is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North East, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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