Bolo Ties with Claire Johnston - October 24

  • Monday, October 24, 2022
  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • MAWA, 611 Main St, Winnipeg, MB
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This session is sold out

Spots are available in the November 7 session or email Niamh Dooley at [email protected] to be added to a wait list.

Claire Johnston will lead a workshop in creating beaded bolo tie clasps. She/they is a Michif beadworker based in Winnipeg who is a proud member of the Two Spirit Michif Local and an organizer with the grassroots Métis collective Red River Echoes. They are a mentee in the 2022/23 MAWA Foundation Mentorship Program.

Picture of Claire Johnston outdoors wearing a red jacket.

Claire Johnston

Questions? Email Niamh at [email protected]

Participants need basic experience with flat stitch beadwork.

Masks are required if attending in person.

All materials are provided.

For those participating online you can:

  • Pick up your kit in advance at MAWA, 611 Main St. Oct. 21, 10am - 4pm
  • or Have it delivered, Winnipeg addresses only, on Sun, Oct 23

About the Cross-Cultural Beading Circle
Do you like gathering in person to bead? If so come to MAWA on the scheduled Monday evenings. Do you prefer to gather virtually? Join the circle via Zoom.
Everyone is invited to learn and/or work independently in a welcoming atmosphere. No experience necessary. Novice and experienced beaders of all cultures, ages and genders are welcome. Some sessions are unstructured and provide an opportunity to work on our own projects, together. Most feature a guest beader, who will share their history with beading and their techniques. When there is a guest, a kit of materials (incl. beads, thread, cloth and leather) will be available for you at MAWA. If you are joining in via Zoom, you can pick it up in advance, or it can be delivered to you in Winnipeg.

This workshop is offered twice, to create opportunity for more participants (do not enroll in both sessions).