bead work
Jessie Morrisseau | Violets are Blue Beadwork
Jessie Morrisseau Artist Gallery Performance Contact Jessie Morrisseau Ojibway of Sagkeeng First Nation I started beading 5 years ago through many different Indigenous organizations in Ottawa. I have always been a crafty person and I found this was a fun way to connect with my culture. Beading has made a positive impact on my life,…
Read MoreEleanor Partridge | Aupaluk Designs
Eleanor Partridge Artist Gallery Contact Eleanor Partridge Inuk, Ontario I am an Inuk artist, originally from Kuijjuaq, QC, Nunavik. I grew up in the North and moved to the South at 14. I now live in rural Ontario, near Ottawa. I mostly work with beads and polymer clay to make beautiful and intricate earrings that…
Read MoreLynn Moorhouse
Lynn Moorhouse Artist Gallery Contact Lynn Moorhouse Inuk, Québec I am an Inuk crafter originally from Nunavik. I started crafting when I was a teenager, beginning in school and in my cultural classes. Over the years I have learned to make clothing with a sewing machine. I also learned to make mitts with leather and…
Read MoreJennifer Conners
Jennifer Conners Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Jennifer (Jenny) Conners Mohawk, Akwesasne I learned to sew from my mother and Grandmother; they taught me how to make quilts. My mother also encouraged my beadwork, and we would bead together while I visited at her house. During the pandemic, I wanted to learn how to make my…
Read MoreLaura Martin
Laura Martin Artist Gallery Contact Laura Martin M’Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario Hello, my name is Laura, and I am a self-taught artist. I have always had the encouragement to create my own modern style while incorporating traditional symbolism in my paintings. Support and teachings were given to me by my uncles, artist Peter Migwans, and…
Read MoreJenna Thompson
Jenna Thompson Artist Gallery Contact Jenna Thompson Mohawk, Wolf Clan from Akwesasne Jenna is Wolf clan and a member of the Mohawks of Ahkwesahsne. She is owner of Teiowisathe Originals and is a self-taught leather creator, beader and digital designer. Buy their work… Teiowisathe Originals Contact Artist jennateiowisathe@gmail.com Akwesasne, ON
Read MoreAngela Thompson
Angela Thompson Artist Gallery Contact Angela Thompson Mohawk, Akwesasne I started beading in grade school, my teacher at that time was my aunt. Through the years I’ve attended workshops and figured things out as I went along. I would describe my style as grand entry inspired. I love color as well as sparkle materials. I…
Read MoreKaiahtenhtas Thompson
Kaiahtenhtas Thompson Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Kaiahtenhtas Thompson Mohawk Wolf Clan, Akwesasne She:kon, My name is Kaiahtenhtas Thompson, and I am wolf clan from Akwesasne. I just received my bachelor’s degree in education, but I am taking the time now to focus on my craft, and see where that leads me for a little while.…
Read MoreNiiostosera:ah Thompson | Small Feather Empire
Niiostosera:ah Thompson Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Niiostosera:ah Thompson Mohawk, Akwesasne Niiostosera:ah (Small Feather) Thompson, Founder, Deer clan, is a Haudenosaunee Raised Beadwork Artist from Akwesasne Mohawk First Nation. She started creating beadwork since she was young, and some would say “she was born to bead.” Niiostosera:ah was taught by her mother Margaret Thompson, a self-taught…
Read MoreCrystal T. Henry
Crystal T. Henry Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Crystal T. Henry (Kaherisakhe) Haudenosaunee/Anishinaabe, Akwesasne Crystal T. Henry is a contemporary Haudenosaunee/Anishinaabe artist living in Akwesasne, St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. Crystal graduated from SUNY Oswego M.A.T. in Art Edu. B.F.A in Graphic Design, and also obtained an A.F.A in 2-D Arts from the Institute of American Indian…
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