“Talking Sticks” parks program

Saugatuck artist Jeanette Locher will lead a “Talking Sticks” workshop at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at the Carriage House at the Felt Estate, 6597 138^th Ave. The event is for ages 16 and up or 5 or older with adult assistance.

There is a $10 supply fee payable to Locher at the time of the class.

The workshop is limited to 20 craft participants not including adult assistants. There is no cost for observers, but space is limited.

Reserve a spot at parks@laketowntwp.org

The Talking Stick has traditionally been used in council circles. The stick would designate who had the right to speak (whoever holds the stick speaks and all others listen). The stick is then passed to the next person before their turn to speak.