Clothing & Jewelry
Anishinaabe-Style Beaded Baby Moccasins
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Course Overview
Discover the designs, color, styles, and technique of traditional bead embroidery while crafting moccasins designed for baby feet. Create a gift that will be treasured for years to come (and that will stay on those adorable little feet). Students will design and sew a pair of moccasins using quality, tanned deer hide. Ojibwe cultural specialist and Grand Portage band of Lake Superior Chippewa member, Marcie McIntire will teach the steps required for assembly and help students design a pattern to finish a pair of moccasins with bead embroidery. Your materials fee includes woven fabric, leather, beads, needles, and thread. As time allows, additional beadwork projects will be included.
Required Tools
- Thread scissors (craft scissors works too)
- Matches
- Small pliers
- Paper and pen to take notes
Optional Tools
- Reading glasses if you use them
Dates
Sat, May 10th, 2025 – Sun, May 11th, 2025
Course Details
Hours: 9am-5pm each day
Tuition: $210.00
Materials fee: $40.00