Emerson & Dot Ami Pottery Demo

Name: Emerson & Dot Ami Pottery Demo
Start: 2026-04-10T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-11T16:00:00-07:00
Location: Museum of Indigenous People

Fri, Apr 10

Museum of Indigenous People

Award-winning Hopi/Tewa potters Dot and Emerson Ami return to the Museum of Indigenous People, sharing their life with clay through live demonstrations, storytelling, and tradition. Their work honors ancestral knowledge, cultural resilience, and the spirit within each handcrafted piece. Join us live

Time & Location

Apr 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – Apr 11, 2026, 4:00 PM

Museum of Indigenous People, 147 N Arizona Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301, USA

About the Event

Join us for an exciting weekend as Hopi potters showcase their artistry with a live firing demonstration. This event is a unique opportunity to witness the traditional techniques of pottery making, specifically from the Hopi and Tewa cultures.

Event Highlights:

The history of Hopi/Tewa pottery traditions
The revival and preservation of ancestral methods
Traditional materials and hand-coiling techniques
Surface treatments and firing processes

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