Make Jewelry while learning about the Hohokam!

Living in Tucson provides us an excellent backdrop of ancient history! Over 1,000 years ago Tucson was home to the Hohokam, learning about their culture provides us the opportunity to better understand our surroundings.

Studying the Hohokam culture encourages students to use their higher level thinking skills. As part of the workshop, the participants will use a culture wheel to break down the nine categories that define a culture, and will help them in the design of their very own piece of Hohokam inspired jewelry.

Learning Goals:
• Students will be able to identify elements of the Hohokam culture
• Students will be able to describe the importance of jewelry in the Hohokam’s material culture
• Students will be able to design and construct a beaded bracelet

Workshop Details:
• $10 per child/Minimum 6 children
• Session is approximately 2 hours long
• Students will design/construct a Hohokam inspired bracelet that they will take home with them that day!
• Bracelet materials will be presented in the form of kits (included in price)
• Children will select their own kit from an assortment of color choices
• Workshop materials can be modified for groups as young as second grade up to adult!

About the Instructor:
My name is Angela Hitt, owner of Angela Hitt Jewelry. I have been designing and making jewelry for over 14 years. Over the course of my career I have taught many jewelry classes to both children and adults.
I love teaching and have a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. I have taught elementary school for eight years. I look forward to presenting this workshop to Girl Scout Troops!