Métis Fingerweaving Workshop

Cree8 will be hosting a weekend of Métis Fingerweaving
November 19 & 20, 2022

Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1) – Saturday, November 19, 2022
Advanced Fingerweaving (Level 2 & 3) – Sunday, November 20, 2022

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, November 19, 2022
1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1)
Sunday, November 20, 2022
1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Advanced Fingerweaving (Level 2 & 3)

Materials:
All materials will be provided, including:
• Yarn
• Dowels/Pencils
• Safety Pins/Duct Tape
Location:
Arts Commons
Arts Learning Commons (Under the Stairs by Café)
205 - 8 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
Payment:
We humbly request
$35/person for Saturday – Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1)
$35/person for Sunday – Advanced Fingerweaving (Level 2 & 3)
$60/person for both days
Please pre-register Online Below:
-or-
Via Email Transfer: [email protected]
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We also accept cheque or money order, mail or drop off to:
          Chantal Chagnon
          220 Hawkwood Boulevard NW
          Calgary, Alberta
          T3G 3E8
If you would like to make payment arrangements, need partial subsidy, or full 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
          [email protected]
          403–404–7664
WHEN
November 19, 2022 at 1:30pm - November 20, 2022
WHERE
Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SE
Arts Learning Commons
Calgary, AB T2G 0K9
Canada
Google map and directions
CONTACT
Chantal Chagnon · · 4034047664
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$60.00 Métis Fingerweaving Workshop
Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1) & Advanced Fingerweaving (Level 2 & 3)
$35.00 Métis Fingerweaving Workshop
Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1) – Saturday, November 19, 2022
$35.00 Métis Fingerweaving Workshop
Advanced Fingerweaving (Level 2 & 3) – Sunday, November 20, 2022

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