The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) is pleased to announce Carving Your Clan, an art and culture program with Minnesota artist and Ojibwe educator Jeffrey Tibbetts. These free workshops will be at select libraries March 17-27, 2026.
This art experience will be presented by Jeffrey Tibbetts M.Ed., enrolled member of the Fond du Lac (Nagaajiwanaang) Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and current Program Director at the Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College. This special workshop blends ceremony, culture and art to deliver a unique hands-on experience. During this three-hour class, participants will carve a physical representation of their choosing from stone, while developing an understanding of the Ojibwe world view.
Jeffrey Tibbett’s Anishinaabe cultural values are at the forefront of his workshop. He writes: “I create a space of cultural sharing and celebration into all the places I have presented at. This I do to not only share my Ojibwe culture but also to help bring each participant’s gift of creativity to the surface.”
This program is meant for those age 10 and up. Adult supervision will be required for younger attendees as sharp objects will be used to carve. Interested attendees should contact or visit their local library for workshop details, as space and supplies for these workshops are limited.
These free three hour workshops are being offered at the following select locations:
Tuesday, March 17, 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Carlton Area Public Library
Wednesday, March 18, 10:00am – 1:00pm – Calumet Public Library
Thursday, March 19, 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Keewatin Public Library
Friday, March 20, 10:00am – 1:00pm – West Duluth Branch Library
Tuesday, March 24, 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Cook Community Center, hosted by the Cook Public Library
Wednesday, March 25, 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Hibbing Public Library
Thursday, March 26, 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Buhl Public Library
Friday, March 27, 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Eveleth Public Library
This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.
