Washo lecture starts at 7 p.m. Thursday

Master Native American Artist, Sue Coleman presents Washo Basket Weaving and Culture: a Family Tradition at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Nevada State Museum.

Coleman will share humorous anecdotes and stories of life on the Dresslerville Reservation, as well as the art of basket weaving for which she is so famous.

Sue is bringing examples of her award-winning baskets and some from her family, plus the raw materials and tools used in her artistic creations.

Regular admission fees apply, $8 for adults and free for children 17 and younger and museum members. Doors open at 6 p.m. for exhibit viewing.

For more information, contact Deborah Stevenson at 775-687-4810 ext. 237.