Métis Beading Workshop

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About This Event

Two sessions: Sunday, November 29, 2026 and Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (doors open at 9:45 a.m.). Please choose one date when booking — each session is a full-day workshop. Step into creativity and learn a new skill! This workshop for beginners explores the rich cultural history and meaning behind Métis beading traditions while teaching the basics of beadwork. Métis artisan Janis Laboucane, from Fishing Lake Métis Settlement, will guide participants step by step, following a traditional pattern, to create a beaded flower design to use in other personal projects. All materials are supplied and are yours to take home if you do not finish the flower during the workshop. Tickets are $100, plus fees, and are required — choose a date through “See Dates” on the official event page. Ages 16+. Please bring a lunch, as this workshop runs all day. Bagged lunches from Spolumbo’s Fine Foods & Deli are available for pre-order only for $18. A limited number of sponsored tickets are available through The Confluence’s Equity and Accessibility Program for people from underrepresented communities or experiencing financial barriers. Ticket terms: Tickets can be refunded upon request up to 48 hours before the event. Showpass fees cannot be refunded. A minimum number of attendees is required to run this program; if the minimum has not been reached 7 days prior to the event date, The Confluence will cancel the program and issue full refunds, including Showpass fees. Accessibility: The Confluence buildings are accessibility-friendly; however, parts of the cultural centre have uneven flooring that may be difficult for those with mobility aids. Questions? Email programs@theconfluence.ca.

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