Skip to main content Skip to footer

Leatherwork

Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork

previous slide
next slide

Course Overview

Up North, there's a saying that there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Outfit yourself with the right sort of clothing to protect your body from the elements. In this course you will work with Marcie, Ojibwe cultural specialist and Grand Portage band of Lake Superior Chippewa member, design, construct, and embellish a comfortable and warm pair of deerskin mittens to wear during the winter months. The mittens are ideal for daily wear, working outside, or long winter adventures. The basics of deerskin sewing will be taught in addition to the sewing of a warm wool lining. Explore Anishinaabe beadwork with Marcie and decorate the mittens with bead embroidery using your own design. Materials fee includes deerskin, wool fabric, beads, needles, and thread.

NOTE: Hand sewing deerskin requires some hand strength.

Required Tools

  • All tools and materials required to complete your mittens are provided.

Optional Tools 

  • Reading glasses if you use them or magnifier

Dates

Thu, Feb 27th, 2025  –  Sun, Mar 2nd, 2025

Course Details

Hours: 9am-5pm each day
Tuition: $420.00
Materials fee: $100.00
Latest Update: View recent changes →

Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, Marcie McIntire
Marcie McIntire
Grand Portage, MN

Request a Catalog

Enjoy the tactile sensation of browsing our newsprint catalog of courses? Request your free copy of the North House Catalog here! And browse the digital edition while you wait!

Stay in touch!

Subscribe to our e-newsletter

Be the first to know about new courses and events!

Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork