Métis Fingerweaving Workshop

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Chantal Chagnon and Matt Hilterman will be hosting a weekend of Métis Fingerweaving
August 18 & 19, 2018

Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1) – Saturday, August 18, 2018
Advanced Fingerweaving (Level 2 & 3) – Sunday, August 19, 2018

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!

Details
Saturday, August 18, 2018
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1)
Sunday, August 19, 2018
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Advanced Fingerweaving (Level 2 & 3)

Materials:
All materials will be provided, including:
• Yarn
• Dowels/Pencils
• Safety Pins/Duct Tape

Location:
Vivo
11950 Country Village Link NE

Payment:
We humbly request the following for the workshops;
$40/person for Saturday – Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1)
$40/person for Sunday – Advanced Fingerweaving (Level 2 & 3)
$60/person for both days
Last workshop attendees can take $10 off Sunday's Session
This includes all instruction and materials.

Register Online Below:
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By Email Transfer: [email protected]
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By Cheque/Money Order Mail or Drop off to:
Chantal Chagnon
4504 Dalhart Road NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3A 1B7

If you would like to make payment arrangements, need sponsorship to attend – or – If you would like to donate in full or part to give someone the opportunity to attend, your generous gift would be very much appreciated.
For additional information or to register, please contact;
Chantal Chagnon
403–404–7664
*We will have coffee, tea, water, juice, and snacks. Let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
WHEN
August 18, 2018 at 2:00pm - August 19, 2018
WHERE
Vivo for Healthier Generations
11950 Country Village Link NE
Calgary, AB T3K 6E3
Canada
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CONTACT
Chantal Chagnon · · 4034047664
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$60.00 Métis Fingerweaving Workshop
Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1) & Advanced Fingerweaving (Level 2 & 3)
$40.00 Métis Fingerweaving Workshop
Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1) – Saturday, August 18, 2018
$40.00 Métis Fingerweaving Workshop
Advanced Fingerweaving (Level 2 & 3) – Sunday, August 19, 2018

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