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.