Cree8.ca: Métis Fingerweaving Workshop
Matt Hiltermann and Chantal Chagnon will be hosting a series of Métis Fingerweaving Workshops
Introduction to Fingerweaving – Tuesday, May 10 – or – Thursday, May 12
Advanced Fingerweaving – Thursdays or Tuesdays – Five Week Course
The Art of Fingerweaving:
The art of fingerweaving originated among the First Nations of the Eastern Woodlands. As they began trading with the French, they acquired wool, and the belts woven by the First Nations became colourful. These colourful belts were so beautiful that the French adopted them as well! As French fur traders began to move west, many of them took wives from Western First Nations. Their children, the Métis, carried on the fur trade tradition, sporting the sash of their forefathers. To this day, the sash is an integral part of Métis culture, and the art of finger weaving has become one of our proudest traditions!
Introduction to Fingerweaving
Tuesday, May 10
– Or –
Thursday, May 12
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Advanced Fingerweaving
Five Week Course
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Tuesdays |
Thursday |
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May 17 – Chevron May 24 – Lightning Bolt May 31 – Flame June 7 – Arrow Head June 14 – Mixing Weaving Patterns |
May 19 – Chevron May 26 – Lightning Bolt June 2 – Flame June 9 – Arrow Head June 16 – Mixing Weaving Patterns |
Location:
11531 – 80th Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
Materials:
All materials will be provided, including:
- Yarn
- Dowels
- Safety pins
Payment:
We humbly request the following for the workshops;
Introduction to Fingerweaving
$40/Person
$25/Youth (Ages 13 - 16)
$20/Children (Ages 8 - 12) - Must be accompanied by adult also attending the workshop
Advanced Fingerweaving Course
6 Week intensive course Including Introduction to Fingerweaving
$150/Person
$100/Youth (Ages 13 - 16)
$75/Children (Ages 8 - 12) - Must be accompanied by adult also attending the workshop
This fee includes all instruction and materials
- Register Online Below
- By Email Transfer: [email protected]
- By Cheque/Money Order Mail or Drop off to:
Chantal Chagnon
4504 Dalhart Road NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3A–1B7
For questions, concerns, information or to register, please contact;
Chantal Chagnon – 403-404-7664 – [email protected]
Matt Hiltermann – 403-614-6011 – [email protected]
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1030370243695580/
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