Book Lectures & Workshops
Teaching about my lively & stunning culture is held dear to my heart. If you are interested, please get in touch.
Sessions are available in the Edmonton area or virtually. I am also available to travel with appropriate travels fees.
Please email info@desertmetiscreations.com to book your session.
Lecture: Métis History Through the Lens of Beadwork
Book a 45 minute lecture to learn about the unique history and culture of Métis peoples with a fun twist: through the lens of beadwork!
Workshop: Métis History & Dot Art
Discover how Métis beadwork came to be while practicing your own Métis beadwork designs on canvas.
Workshop: Quillwork
Learn the art form First Nations and Métis used before the arrival of beads in the 1800s: the practice of porcupine quill work.
Workshop: Floral Beadwork
Complete your own 4 or 5 petal flower using Métis floral beadwork techniques.
Workshop: Tufting
Learn how to use caribou or moose hair to create art with the traditional craft of First Nations and Métis people: tufting.
Workshop: Beginner Finger Weaving
Learn beginner friendly finger weaving techniques to create your own mini Métis sash.
Workshop: Wolf Willow Jewelry
Learn the traditional harvesting method of wolf willow seeds. Turn your wolf willow seeds into beads and/or jewelry. First Nations & Métis used wolf willow seeds to make beads for hundreds & thousands of years.
Workshop: Fish Scale Art
Use fish scales to create a staple Métis & First Nations art: Fish Scale Art!
Workshop: Natural Dyes
Explore different colours of natural dyes with seeds, bark, and berries. First Nations & Métis used natural materials to make dyes for hundreds & thousands of years.
Workshop: Fringe Earrings
Complete your own pair of small fringe earrings using the brick stitch technique.
Workshop: Ribbon Skirt Sewing
Book a ribbon skirt sewing class for your group. Workshops should be between 6 and 8 hours, sessions can be split.
Hand-sewing or machine-sewing lessons are available.
Sessions have a maximum occupancy of 10 people.