Experiment Farm to host birch bark workshop

September 30, 2010

Marmian Grimes

Nancy Tarnai
907-474-5042
9/30/10

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Matanuska Experiment Farm in Palmer will host a birch bark craftsmanship workshop Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 - 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Students will create birch bark ornaments and baskets. The fee is $50 each day. Space is limited.

Call 907-746-9450 or e-mail vabarber@alaska.edu to register.

MEDIA CONTACT: Nancy Tarnai, UAF SNRAS public information officer, at 907-474-5042 or  ntarnai@alaska.edu; Val Barber, associate professor, at 907-746-9466 or vabarber@alaska.edu.

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