Name: We Remember: Beaded Poppy Workshop with Naomi Smith
Start: 2024-11-09T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-09T16:30:00-05:00
Location: McCrae House

We Remember: Beaded Poppy Workshop with Naomi Smith

Create an embossed beaded poppy pin or pendant while experiencing traditional Indigenous teachings and reflecting on Remembrance practices.
About this Event

Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash) guides this two-day workshop, Saturday, November 9 & Sunday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Create an embossed beaded poppy pin or pendant, while experiencing traditional teachings and an introduction to Indigenous raised beading techniques and working with deer hide.

This workshop is held in the Coach House at McCrae House to centre the practices of beading and Remembrance in the story of Lt. Col. John McCrae and the First World War. The workshop takes place between Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8th and Remembrance Day on November 11th.

All are welcome (recommended 12 years old and up). Comfort with hand sewing is an asset. Participants should bring a basic sewing kit, including beading mat, small flat nose pliers, small scissors, thimble, and magnifier.

Lunch is not provided/included. Participants are welcome to bring a bagged lunch or pick up lunch in the area.

The cost includes a $95 workshop fee, plus $55 materials fee, per person