Ilanka Native Artists Consortium
Featured Artist

 

Gloria Cunningham

Gloria Cunningham grew up in Naknek, Alaska where she learned skin sewing and beadwork from her mother. She creates stunning fur apparel, beadwork,and hand crafted dolls and bears. Her work is well-known by artisans and collectors throughout the state of Alaska.

Gloria shares her expertise in Ilanka craft workshops, where she teaches a variety of skin sewing classes. This year she will teach particpants how to create authentic Athabascan slippers. Click here to see more of Gloria's work.

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