UPCOMING EVENTS
2024
INDIGENOUS FASHION ARTS FESTIVAL
June 1-2
The 2024 Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival runs from May 30 – June 2 in downtown Toronto. More than 100 Indigenous artists and designers will participate in runway shows, a marketplace, panel discussions and hands-on workshops. Find me at the Marketplace in the Eaton Centre.
https://indigenousfashionarts.com/
SUMMER SOLSTICE INDIGENOUS FESTIVAL
June 21-22
Quillwork Demonstrations will take place on June 21st from 12pm to 7pm, and on June 22nd from 10am to 7pm.
In addition I will be hosting two 1-hr workshops June 21st at 4PM, and June 22nd at 10:30AM
4420 West Hunt Club Road Ottawa, ON K2R 1H4
CURRENT WORKSHOPS
Natural supplies are subject to seasonal collection and processing, workshops will be available while supplies last. Prices subject to change based on supply.
Use the contact page inquire about booking your group.
BEGINNER QUILLWORK WORKSHOPS:
Option 1: Geometric Key Chain ($80/participant)
Course Overview:
Explore beginner quillwork techniques. Work with colourful porcupine quills, quillwork tools and a simple geometric design with under 20 quills. Students will create a keychain to share with family and friends by the completion of this course.
Approximately 1 hour. Minimum 5 participants, Maximum 15 participants.
Option 2: Mini Framed Heart ($175/participant)
Course Overview:
Participants will explore beginner quillwork techniques, work with dyed or natural porcupine quills and quillwork tools. Bring home a quilled heart, in a 3"x3" frame.
Approximately 2-2.5 hours. Minimum 5 participants, Maximum 15 participants.
Option 3: Intensive Quillwork Workshop ($250/participant)
Course Overview:
Participants will gain first hand knowledge in how to: manipulate, clean and cut birch bark, sort, clean, and dye quills. Practicing basic quillwork stitches, or completing a basic design of their choice or from a template (provided).
Approximately 6 hours. Minimum 5 participants, Maximum 15 participants.
PAST WORKSHOPS
2023 - INTENSIVE BEGINNER QUILLWORK WORKSHOP
What You’re Going To Learn
In this workshop, you’re going to learn the foundational skills that you can take home and build on over the coming weeks, months and years to create your own beautiful quillwork.
Materials: learn the basics of working with birch bark; learn the steps involved in porcupine quill care and a dying technique; learn tips and tricks for seasonal harvesting of both birchbark and porcupine quills.
Tools: learn how to use quillwork tools and practice basic lines, side by side fill, outline and fill, slanted fill and scrolling vine.
Designs – take a look at traditional and modern quillwork designs to find inspiration.
Patterns – design your own pattern and learn how to transpose your quillwork pattern onto your birchbark.
Course Fees and Materials
Materials and course fees for this Intensive Quillwork Workshop have been generously covered by Ontario Arts Council.