Indigenous Beading Workshop: Strawberry Patch
June 13 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
Tickets: $60
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month during the Strawberry Moon with a hands-on beaded otêhimin (Cree for strawberry, often called “heartberry”) patch workshop led by Cree-Métis artist Marissa Magneson. Participants will learn about the cultural and seasonal significance of the strawberry while being guided through the fundamentals of one and/or two-needle bead embroidery techniques. Welcoming both beginner and intermediate beaders, this workshop builds confidence and skill as you create a beautiful, meaningful piece rooted in story and tradition.
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What to Expect
- Hands-on learning: Work with beads, needles, and thread under Marissa’s expert guidance
- Cultural context: Understand the significance of beadwork in Indigenous communities and its continuing importance today
- All materials provided: Everything you need is included—just bring your creativity and curiosity
- Welcoming atmosphere: Both beginner and intermediate beaders are welcome.
Marissa Magneson is a Cree-Métis artist, photographer, educator, and workshop facilitator. She has a BFA honours degree from York University and a Master’s degree in Canadian and Indigenous Studies from Trent University. Her research explores Indigenous methodologies, using beadwork as a form of visual storytelling. Marissa’s work is rooted in decolonizing education, strengthening community, and cultural reclamation. In her collaborative work with various organizations, Marissa works to photograph, consult, educate, and create programming in meaningful ways. Marissa would like to acknowledge her maternal grandmother, Elaine Jessop, whose life-long work on Indigenous women’s rights inspires her own journey. Marissa is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at York University in the Faculty of Education, where she is researching “Beadwork as Pedagogy: A Bridge Towards Cultural Reclamation and (re)Conciliation.”
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