Choctaw Beadwork with Sally Wells

Smithsonian Learning Lab
Contributed By
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
Choctaw, Beadwork, Sally Wells Arts Visual Arts Elementary (9 to 12 years old) Middle School (13 to 15 years old) Adults High School (16 to 18 years old)
Subjects
The Arts
Grade Levels
Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Post-Secondary Adult Ed
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Choctaw Beadwork with Sally Wells

This video resource features revered Choctaw elder and Governor's award-winning beadworker Sally Wells.

The video includes:

  • An introduction to Sally Wells and how she learned her craft
  • Lessons from Sally's mother and grandmother
  • Presentations of Sally's work as well as that of her apprentice
  • Discussion on Sally's passion for teaching others her craft
  • Instruction on various beadworking elements
  • Sources of inspiration

This film is part of The Tennessee Folk Art Series

    Video: Choctaw Beadwork with Sally Wells
    Author
    Scott C Jackson
    Publisher
    Smithsonian Learning Lab

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