In this self-paced workshop you will learn how to make a simple beaded poppy for Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, using a single needle flat beadwork technique. Suitable for beginner beaders and experienced beaders alike, ages 16 and up. Basic sewing experience recommended. 

Participants will receive materials, written instructions and access to video instructions to follow at their leisure to complete the beaded poppy. 

About the instructor:  
Mairi Brascoupe (Algonquin Anishinabeg) is the Indigenous Cultural Resident for Indigenous Theatre at the National Arts Centre. Mairi is an experienced beader, with beadwork being a key part of her multidisciplinary artistic practice.   

Materials provided: 
Beading needle
Nymo beading thread  
10/0 seed beads  
6/0 pony bead  
Beading felt  
Pinback  
Design pattern  
Instructions  

Materials you need:
Pen or pencil  
Scissors 
Glue (e6000, GOOP) - optional 
Tweezers – optional