Traditional Apache Flute-making Workshop
Don Decker was the former Director of the Apache Culture Department of the Yavapai-Apache Nation (YAN) and most recently was the Director of the Public Relations Department at YAN. Decker is an accomplished craftsperson; he is also a fluent speaker of the Apache language. Decker’s great-grandfathers, Henry Irving and Captain Smiley (Esmallie) of Camp Verde were Indian scouts for the U.S. Cavalry at the end of the 1800s in Ft. Verde.
Decker will conduct a flute-making workshop here at the museum using river cane collected from the edge of the Verde River. This workshop will allow participants to construct a functioning flute for personal use and learn the basic techniques of playing the river cane flute.
The workshop fee is $50, which includes all materials. The workshop is limited to 10 participants and will be in-person at VVAC.
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Don Decker was the former Director of the Apache Culture Department of the Yavapai-Apache Nation (YAN) and most recently was the Director of the Public Relations Department at YAN. Decker is an accomplished craftsperson; he is also a fluent speaker of the Apache language. Decker’s great-grandfathers, Henry Irving and Captain Smiley (Esmallie) of Camp Verde were Indian scouts for the U.S. Cavalry at the end of the 1800s in Ft. Verde.
Decker will conduct a flute-making workshop here at the museum using river cane collected from the edge of the Verde River. This workshop will allow participants to construct a functioning flute for personal use and learn the basic techniques of playing the river cane flute.
The workshop fee is $50, which includes all materials. The workshop is limited to 10 participants and will be in-person at VVAC.
