Lanyard Wrapping with Leona Fontaine - Nov 4

Learn beaded lanyard wrapping with Leona Fontaine.

For Leona Fontaine, beading is a form of healing. She learned new art and beading techniques at places like Studio 393, Studio Central and the Winnipeg Adult Education Centre and during her residency at Artbeat in 2022. She has always been creative, but during COVID she found that creativity was a way to help cope with life’s traumas. She paints, beads, draws, takes photos, makes trees of life and much more. She uses her knowledge to teach others how to do these things as well.

Everyone is invited to learn in a welcoming atmosphere. No experience necessary. Novice and experienced beaders of all cultures, ages and genders are welcome. Sessions feature a guest beader, who will share their history with beading and their techniques. A materials kit (incl. beads, thread, cloth and leather) will be available.

Each instructor will offer their workshop twice, to create opportunity for more participants (do not enroll in both sessions of the same workshop). If you register and find you cannot attend, please cancel with ample lead time so folks on the waiting list can participate.

If finances are a barrier, please contact Adriana at [email protected].