We Remember: Beaded Poppy Workshop with Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash)

Where: Guelph Civic Museum, Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St, Guelph ON N1H4H8 , Canada Map
When: Oct 25/25 10:00 AM - Oct 26/25 04:00 PM
Age: All
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/we-remember-beaded-poppy-workshop-with-naomi-smith-tickets-1716711603619?aff=oddtdtcreator

We Remember: Beaded Poppy Workshop with Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash)

Create an embossed beaded poppy pin or pendant. This two-day workshop offers traditional teachings and an introduction to Indigenous raised beading techniques and working with deer hide. The 2025 poppy design may also include quill work.

All are welcome (recommended 15 years old and up). Comfort with hand sewing is an asset. Participants should bring a basic sewing kit, including small flat nose pliers, small scissors, thimble, and magnifier.

Lunch is not provided/included. Participants are welcome to bring a bagged lunch or to pick up lunch in the area.

Preregistration via Eventbrite is required. Space is limited to 20 participants with six spaces reserved for Indigenous participants.

Note: the workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The workshop fee is $238+HST ($180 for registration + $58 for poppy-making kit materials).