Artist Talk & Parfleche Painting Workshop
Join All My Relations Arts for an artist talk with our current solo exhibiting artist, Danielle SeeWalker, on Saturday, June 6th. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the artist’s artistic journey, her creative process, and the narrative and vision that underpin her signature portrait paintings.
After the talk, stay for a parfleche painting workshop led by SeeWalker. Details below.
Uŋči Said So Artist Talk with Danielle SeeWalker
All My Relations Gallery
Saturday, June 6th, 1pm
Free; snacks and beverages will be provided
About the exhibition: Uŋči Said So is a solo exhibition from artist Danielle SeeWalker (Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta, Standing Rock Sioux Nation). SeeWalker’s practice is anchored in everyday, contemporary Native life while also bringing forward histories that are too often left untold. This exhibit shows work that is bright, sometimes humorous/sometimes serious, with a sprinkling of tender homage to the elders who shaped the way we see the world. These works are rooted in stories told around bowls of soup and fry bread, amongst big auntie laughter, and in humble cultural gestures that become our collective identity.
Parfleche Painting Workshop: Plains Indian Designs
All My Relations Gallery
Saturday, June 6th, 2026, 2pm-4pm
Facilitator: Danielle SeeWalker
Free to attend; materials included
Registration required. To register click HERE
Class Description: This workshop will explore the Plains Indian design practice of parfleche. The name parfleche was initially used by French fur traders and derives from the French language parer meaning “to parry” or “to defend”, and fleche meaning “arrow”. Parfleche was used to describe tough rawhide shields carried by Plains Indian warriors but was later used primarily for decorated rawhide containers. Plains Indian tribes often had an abundant source of hides in the buffalo they hunted, but, as they were nomadic, they had little opportunity to tan the skins. Parfleche, or rawhide, was prepared by cleaning and dehairing the skin and then by stretching it and allowing it to dry in the sun. This process created a stiff but durable leather that was used for many items, including bags, boxes, envelopes, and war shields. Designs historically consisted of geometric shapes and symbols in primary color. Today, many contemporary Plains Indian artists evolved the idea of parfleche by making earrings, bracelets, wallets, etc. Students in this workshop will create their own piece of painted parfleche in the form of a pair of earrings or a keychain.
What to expect: Students can expect to learn more about parfleche, work with pieces of animal raw hide and acrylic leather paint to create their own piece of artwork to take with them.
About the artist: Danielle is Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota. She is a fine artist, muralist, writer, activist and boymom of two, based in Denver, Colorado. Her visual artwork often incorporates the use of mixed media and experimentation while incorporating traditional Native American scenes, messaging, and materials. Alongside her passion for creating visual art, Danielle is a freelance writer and published her first book in 2020 titled, “Still Here: A past to present insight to Native American people & Cultures.” She is the former Chair of the Denver American Indian Commission appointed by the city Mayor of Denver. She served two consecutive terms from 2019-2023. Danielle has bee featured in many publications and museums around the world. She was recently awarded the “Radical Imagination” grant through NDN Collective as well as the 2026 Greene Fellowship award. Danielle will have upcoming exhibits at Nuwu Gallery in Las Vegas, NV in August 2026 as well as RedLine Gallery in Denver, CO in March 2027.