Events
Upcoming Events
Jewelry Demonstration from Jeri Yazzie
November 1st, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Jerilynn Yazzie is a Diné (Navajo) artist who specializes in creating jewelry using shells, turquoise, unique gemstones, precious metals, juniper berry seeds, and vintage coins. She was taught by her family, community, and through school.
Her jewelry business is Shiyoo Designs and you can find a few of her pieces for sale in our store! Through each piece Jeri creates, she awakens Indigenous pride and Indigenous fashion. Stop by her booth to see how she makes her incredible jewelry!
Pottery Demonstration from Lucy and Antoinette Pinon
November 1st, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mother-daughter-duo, Lucy and Antoinette Pinon will be visiting the Preserve for a pottery demonstration! Visit their booth to see how they create PeePosh style pots!
Flute Performance from Aaron White
November 1st, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Grammy nominated musician, Aaron White, will be returning to the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve! Aaron White, who is a flute musician and guitar player, is part Northern Diné from the Blacksheep Clan and Northern Ute tribe Whiteriver Band. His band, Burning Sky, was nominated for the 2003 Grammy of Best Native American Album and Won Group of The Year at the Native American Music Awards in 2004. Aaron White will be performing flute and speaking on the history of the flute.
Pottery Demonstration from August Wood
November 8th, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member August Wood is a local traditional artist who creates baskets and clay pots. He is returning to the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve to teach about clay pottery making. Learn from August the traditional techniques used in making clay pottery by utilizing natural materials commonly used by the Akimel O'odham.
Basketry Weaving Demonstration from Josh Yazzie
November 8th, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Joshua Yazzie is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community (District 5 VahKi) and also plays a key role at the Huhugam Heritage Center, where he curates collections. He has initiated the Akimel O’Otham Weavers Circle to unite fellow O’otham members in celebrating and preserving this cherished tradition.
Weaving Demonstration from Gerard Begay
November 15th, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Learn from Diné (Navajo) weaver, Gerard Begay, on traditional Navajo weaving techniques. Visit his booth on the trail to see some of his pieces and see how the process of weaving is done!
Gerard Begay learned the art of weaving from his grandmother. He creates traditional rugs, dresses, saddle blankets, as well as pieces with contemporary designs. Weaving is therapeutic for Gerard Begay, and is honored to continue the tradition of weaving and he takes pride in carrying on this knowledge.
Pottery Demonstration from August Wood
November 15th, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member August Wood is a local traditional artist who creates baskets and clay pots. He is returning to the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve to teach about clay pottery making. Learn from August the traditional techniques used in making clay pottery by utilizing natural materials commonly used by the Akimel O'odham.
Basketry Demonstration from Joshua Yazzie
November 22nd, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Joshua Yazzie is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community (District 5 VahKi) and also plays a key role at the Huhugam Heritage Center, where he curates collections. He has initiated the Akimel O’Otham Weavers Circle to unite fellow O’otham members in celebrating and preserving this cherished tradition.