Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program
Participating Artists 2007
Master: Pearl Colombe, Lower Brule
Apprentices: Linda Nelson, Sioux Falls; Elaine Kennedy, Pierre
Art Form: Lakota beadwork, quillwork and star quilting
Master: Belinda Joe, Ft. Thompson
Apprentices: Alan & Arlan Bagola, Ft. Thompson; Janice & Lindsey Isburg, Ft. Thompson
Art Form: Lakota family history and ceremony
Master: Annikki Marttila, Frederick
Apprentice: Kelly Knispel, Groton
Art Form: Finnish weaving
Master: Steven Tamayo, Rosebud
Apprentices: Sonny Gray Grass, Rosebud; Leslie Chekpa, Parmelee
Art Form: Lakota dance regalia
Master: Linda Thompson, Lower Brule
Apprentices: Tamara Fonder, Lower Brule; Stephanie Langdeau, Lower Brule
Art Form: Lakota cradleboards
Master: Mary White-Country, Sisseton
Apprentice: Robin Robertson, Sisseton
Art Form: Dakota dolls and cradleboards