Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program
Participating Artists 2004
Master: LeRoy Graber, Freeman
Apprentices: Helen Wuertzer, Parkston; Michelle Wuertzer, Parkston
Art Form: German-Russian willow basketry
Master: Annikki Marttila, Frederick
Apprentices: Diane Fields, Aberdeen; Peggy Worthy, Frederick
Art Form: Finnish weaving
Master: Renee Turning Heart, Eagle Butte
Apprentice: Patricia Kennedy, Eagle Butte
Art Form: Lakota star quilts
Master: Linda Thompson, Lower Brule
Apprentices: Belinda Joe, Ft. Thompson; Wendy Wells, Lower Brule
Art Form: Lakota beaded moccasins & leggings
Master: Hugh Weaver, Sheridan, WY
Apprentice: Brett Bronson, White Owl
Art Form: Cowboy silver engraving