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Course

Beaded Buckskin Shoulder Bag

Course Overview

Traditional beadwork is widely practiced in Grand Portage, Minnesota, where for generations it has enlivened the lives of Anishinaabe people. Growing up in a family of beadworkers, Marcie learned by watching her mother, and today is a traditional artist specializing in Anishinaabe beadwork. She also operates her own gallery and exhibits her work throughout the country. In this class, students will make a beautiful buckskin shoulder bag from deerskin, wool fabric, and cotton fabric. Students will learn traditional Anishinaabe-style bead embroidery to create designs on wool fabric and beaded edgings on deerskin. This class will also cover leather hand-sewing. Marcie will provide most of the materials needed for creating the bag.

Required Tools

  • Matches
  • Scissors
  • Common pins
  • Pliers
     

Optional Tools

  • Reading glasses or magnifier
  • Participants who like to take detailed notes may want to bring their own supplies for writing and drawing. Otherwise pens and pencils will be available.  

Currently Scheduled Sessions