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Decorated Birch Bark Baskets
Wittenberg, WI
 Christine
Okerlund is an outstanding maker of birch bark baskets that she edges in sweet
grass and embroiders with porcupine quills. Her quill work of traditional Ojibwe
floral and geometric motifs often completely covers the baskets’ lids.
Christine’s programs include lectures, exhibits, or hands-on
classes.
Program Formats
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A general presentation
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An introductory workshop
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An in-depth workshop
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A residency
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A performance
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Best for Ages
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Early elementary
Grades K-2, ages 5-7
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Upper elementary
Grades 3-5, ages 8-10
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Middle school
Grades 6-8, ages 11-13
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*High school—preferred age to work with
Grades 9-12, ages 14-18
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*Adults, ages 18 and up—preferred age to work with
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Mixed audiences of any age
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Costs
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Artist fee:
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$200
(negotiable)
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Expenses:
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mileage
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Planning fee:
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$150 for involved project
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Program Needs:
VCR, slide projector, display and/or work tables
Availability:
No restrictions
Past Venues:
- Portage County Cultural Party, Stevens Point, WI 2004
- Crandon Middle School, 1999
- Marathon County Historical Society Logjam, 1999
- Wisconsin Folk Art Sesquicentennial Exhibit, 1998
- State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison (piece in the permanent
collection)
- Wisconsin Folklife Festival, Madison, 1998
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington D.C., 1998
- Master Artist in the Wisconsin Arts Board's Traditional Native Arts
Apprenticeship program, 2002-03
Contact:
Christine Okerlund
W18149 Wittenberg-Birnamwood Townline Road
Wittenberg, WI 54499
715-216-8798
last updated: 12/22/2011
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