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.