CPN Cultural Heritage Center

Potawatomi Language Beginner Class
2025-09-30 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This 6-week beginner Potawatomi Language class will be taught by Shelly Watson on Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. This class is in person only at the Cultural Heritage Center. To RSVP, contact shelly.watson@potawatomi.org.

Cultural Skills Class: Brick Stitch Earring
2025-10-01 09:00 - 12:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
During this class, participants will learn basic brick stitch technique. The class is limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Please email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org to register.

Intermediate Potawatomi Language Class
2025-10-02 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-16 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-30 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-06 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-27 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-04 15:00 - 16:30 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This Intermediate Potawatomi Language Class is held weekly on Thursdays from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center or online at cpn.news/intermediatelanguage. RSVP to language@potawatomi.org.

Open Sew
2025-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This is a class for all levels, join us to share your knowledge or learn from others. Tools are provided and we encourage you to bring your own project to work on.
For more info, email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org

Bead and Tea
2025-10-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This is a class for all levels, join us to drink tea and share your knowledge or learn from others. Tools are provided and we encourage you to bring your own projects and cup for seasonal tea tasting.
For more info, email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org

Bead & Tea
2025-10-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States

FULL Cultural Skills Class: Bandolier Bag
2025-10-15 09:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Participants in this class will create their own bandolier bag. The class is limited to 8 participants; registration is required at chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org or by calling 405-878-5830. A materials list will be provided upon registration.

Please note that no outside food or drink is allowed in the CHC classroom (water only).

Cultural Skills Class: Beginning Sewing Classes
2025-10-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-23 13:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This class is an opportunity for non-sewers to learn the basics of sewing! Supplies will be provided. Classes are limited to 8 participants, and registration is required. To register, contact chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org or 405-878-5830.
Multiple class times will be offered to accommodate attendees’ schedules. Each class session follows the same structure and are intended as one-off classes rather than parts of a series. Please specify which session you would like to attend when registering.

Online Beginner Language Course
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | OK
This 4-week beginner language course will take place on Zoom on Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m. CT. Join online here. Questions? Contact language@potawatomi.org.

Cultural Skills Class: Beaded Christmas Ornament
2025-10-29 09:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Supplies will be provided for this class. There is no limit on class size, but registration is required. To register, contact chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org or 405-878-5830.

Bodéwadmimwen Language Series
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 | OK
Online Bodéwadmimwen series taught by Lindsay Marean and moderated by Naganwétek | Robert Collins. Class is held Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. CST from November 4 – December 16. There will be no class on November 25. For questions and to register, please contact Naganwétek | Robert Collins at 405-878-5830 ext. 1707 or robert.collins@potawatomi.org.

Cultural Skills Class: Ladder Stitch Hoop Earrings
2025-11-05 13:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
During this class, participants will make a pair of ladder stitch hoop earrings. There is no limit on registration for this class, but registration is required. Please contact chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org. Materials provided.
