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Oregon Folklife Residency: Clair Kehrberg

Start:
Thursday, September 24, 9:00 am
End:
Saturday, September 26, 5:00 pm
Cost:
$8
Organizer:
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Phone
(541) 523-5369
Location:
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 OR Hwy-86, Baker City, 97814 + Google Map
Phone:
541-523-1843

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC), with thanks to the James and Marion Miller Foundation, will host an “Oregon Folklife Residency,” a 7-month partnership with the Oregon Folklife Network.

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, the friends organization for NHOTIC, reached out to the Oregon Folklife Network to develop a plan to bring Oregon Cultural Keepers to Eastern Oregon to share their traditions in 2026 as part of the Oregon 250 Celebrations.

From September 24 to September 26, NHOTIC welcomes Clair Kehrberg of John Day, a master leatherworker, gear, and saddle maker. She will demonstrate the techniques she has learned and highlight her unique leatherworking style with smaller leather pieces such as purses, bags, jewelry, and decorative items.

Event Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair-accessible venue
  • Accessible parking
  • Service animals welcome