Weavers: Engineers and Artists - Stay Curious, Utah!
People have lived in the area currently known as Utah for thousands of years. What problems did these people need to work through? Learn more about the ways in which people used the natural resources around them to make baskets. Discover how their descendants have maintained their ancestors' deep knowledge and innovative technologies, changing design and purpose as needed.
The Weaver as an Engineer
Watch excerpts from NHMU's past exhibition Weaving a Revolution, highlighting the utility, skill, and necessity of basket weaving.
The Weaver as an Artist
Watch excerpts from NHMU's past exhibition Weaving a Revolution, highlighting the transition of basket weaving from utilitarian use to an artform.
The Weaver as Engineer and Artist Activity
Use this activity to further explore the ways in which basket weaving today can both fulfill a need and be an expressive artform. Have your students create their own useful piece of art.