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. 

Kits and video links will both be sent out starting October 17th.

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