In this in-person 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. Ticket includes both sessions and attendance is necessary in order to complete the beaded piece.  

Dates:
Wednesday, October 25 – 6:00-8:00pm  
and   
Wednesday, November 1 – 6:00-8:00pm 

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 to bring:   
Pen or pencil   
Glue (e6000, GOOP) – optional  
Tweezers – optional