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Open to everyone, create your own beaded poppy while learning foundational Indigenous beadwork techniques and skills.Join Indigenous artist Brian McLean for a two part beading workshop where participants will create their own beaded poppy while learning foundational Indigenous beadwork techniques and skills.
This welcoming, hands on workshop offers an opportunity to spend time together, learn beadwork skills, and create a meaningful piece of art. Participants of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
The poppy is widely recognized as a symbol of remembrance and honour for those who have served. Through the process of creating a beaded poppy, participants will explore Indigenous artistic traditions that reflect generations of creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural expression.
PART 1, OCTOBER 10
Participants will begin beading their poppy design, learning techniques, bead placement, and stitching methods.
PART 2: OCTOBER 24
Participants will complete their poppy by adding edging and attaching a faux hide and pin backing.
**All supplies included, but feel free to bring your own selection of materials and tools if you prefer.
🧵 Open to Everyone, Beginner to Experienced
💲 $30 Registration, tickets on Eventbrite
This workshop has a sliding price scale available in hopes to be more accessible to the public:
Explore — $5
A low-cost option to help make exploring the arts easier for all members of the community.
Practice — $15
A balanced contribution that supports the workshop while keeping things within reach.
Study — $30
For those who are able to give more—helps sustain the program and expand access for others.
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Event venue
140 Laburnum Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada, British Columbia
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