This event is in the past.It took place on May 4, 2025 at Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House.


Get your hands dirty learning how the Pomo people processed soaproot for everything from shampoo to fish poison. Elaine Quitiquit-Palmer demonstrates traditional techniques and lets you try the process yourself.
Cultural education
Hands-on workshop
Indigenous traditions
Family-friendly
Tips
🧺led by master weaver with 20+ years experience
🎟️free for members, Native Americans, active military
🌿check out the native plant garden after
Traditional Pomo Uses of Soaproot


Get your hands dirty learning how the Pomo people processed soaproot for everything from shampoo to fish poison. Elaine Quitiquit-Palmer demonstrates traditional techniques and lets you try the process yourself.
Cultural education
Hands-on workshop
Indigenous traditions
Family-friendly
Tips
🧺led by master weaver with 20+ years experience
🎟️free for members, Native Americans, active military
🌿check out the native plant garden after
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