- Registration Deadline
Friday, February 19, 2021 at 5:00pm - Saturday, February 20, 2021
- Online with Zoom
Due to COVID restriction this workshop will now take place online with Zoom.
Free! There are 2 sessions one from 1 - 2:30pm and one from 3 - 4:30pm.
Beaded black velvet cushions were common in many Cree/Métis households in the 1800s and were often made for sale to tourists by Cree/Métis women during the fur trade. Made from fine velvet and exquisitely decorated with floral motifs in beadwork or silk embroidery, each cushion was uniquely designed. In this workshop you will learn the two-needle technique and create a decorative pincushion resembling the historical black velvet cushions. The front panel of a historical cushion will be on display for your viewing and inspiration
The Craft Program at MAWA is supported by Indigenous Initiatives and the Department of Municipal Relations of the Province of Manitoba.
Free! There are 2 sessions one from 1 - 2:30pm and one from 3 - 4:30pm. Register by selecting which session you'd like to attend adding it to your cart and following the checkout procedure. This workshop is now sold out.
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Born and raised in Norway House, Cynthia Boehm began making beaded moccasins as gifts for family. She soon expanded her passion by offering her designs to the public, printed on wearable items, primarily at Indigenous markets. She is grateful to be able to share her traditional art of beading with others in this way.