11:00am - 2:30pm
In the second workshop, participants will create their own small fish skin wallet using their handmade fish leather. Claire and Christel will speak about their connection to fish as Métis people and explore how to be in good relation with the Land through harvesting and material art.
Note: Participants will be required to bring 5 large jars or reusable plastic containers with them.
Note on accessibility: this workshop requires repetitive hand and wrist motions for the stretching and softening of the fish leather. This may be difficult for folks with carpal tunnel or other conditions that impact one’s hands and wrists. If you have any further questions regarding accessibility, please contact Claire at clairejohnstonbeadwork@gmail.com.
WAG-Qaumajuq an accessible space. There are gender neutral washrooms on every floor of WAG-Qaumajuq. Quiet spaces are available if needed and armless chairs are available. Click here for more accessibility information.
Instructors
Christel Lanthier
Christel Lanthier
Bio to come…
Claire Johnston
Claire Johnston
Claire Johnston (she/they) is a Michif beadworker. Claire’s practice is inspired by the many Métis grandmothers that came before them and their father Roy Johnston, who has supported their creative endeavours since childhood. They are grateful to have renowned Métis beadwork artist Jennine Krauchi as their teacher. Claire enjoys building relationships with the materials and the life from which they come, including smoked deer, moose hide, porcupine quills, and caribou antler. Claire is a member of the Two-Spirit Michif Local and organizes with Michif collective called Red River Echoes.
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