bead work
Paula Naponse | Ondarez
Paula Naponse Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Paula Naponse Aninishaabe/Ojibway member of Atikameksheng Anishinawbek, Ontario My name is Paula, and I am a self-taught artist. I have been creating and refining my skills and knowledge since I was a teen. I focus on traditional designs with a modern flair. I want to adorn people and homes…
Read MoreDesiree Sinicrope | City Bear Beads
Desiree Sinicrope Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Desiree Sinicrope Algonquin Anishinaabe kwe, Ontario As an Algonquin Anishnabe kwe, my journey in discovering traditional art forms began when I was taught to bead and sew at Nbisiing Secondary School, located in Nipissing First Nation. Today, I am so grateful for those teachings, and I continue to pass…
Read MoreCrystal Behn
Crystal Behn Artist Gallery Contact Crystal Behn Dene and Carrier of Treaty 8 Traditional Territory, British Columbia Crystal was born and raised in Treaty 8 Traditional Territory. She is of Dene and Carrier ancestry with her maternal roots from Fort Nelson, BC and her paternal roots from Fort St. James, BC. After watching her mother…
Read MoreLeanne Elson | Rugged Coast Crafts
Leanne Elson | Rugged Coast Crafts Artist Gallery Contact Leanne Elson Inuit Hi There! My name is Leanne Elson and I am Inuit from Labrador. I have been living in Fredericton for over 8 years and have been crafting since I was old enough to sew. I started learning to sew moccasins through my aunt,…
Read MoreMelissa Roberts
Melissa Roberts Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Melissa Roberts Attawapiskat, Ontario Melissa Roberts is Chippewa (Ojibwe Nation), Swampy Cree and Mohawk. Melissa learned her skills starting at a young age. Her Cree side of the family ware crafters and she was inspired to make things all the time. Her skills really flourished at various Indigenous camps…
Read MoreDiane Gauthier | Crafts n’ Stuff
Diane Gauthier Artist Gallery Contact Diane Gauthier Anishinaabemowin from Batchewana Bay, Ontario Hello, I am Diane, an Anishinaabemowin from Batchewana Bay, living in Gatineau. My mom worked with her hands and was creative, and now I follow in her footsteps. I am mostly self taught, however I had help along the way from my mom, a…
Read MoreMichelle La Forme
Michelle La Forme Artist Gallery Contact Michelle La Forme Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, New Brunswick Hello, I’m Michelle! I am an Indigenous artist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, currently residing in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. I have loved being creative and working with my hands since a very young age – I…
Read MoreAlisha Finch
Alisha Finch Artist Gallery Contact Alisha Finch Ojibwe, Whitefish River First Nation Ontario My name is Alisha Finch. I am from Whitefish River First Nation, and I am Bear Clan. A lot of my teachings and knowledge came from Powwow friends, socials, and most of all, my Elders. Beading was taught to me from a…
Read MoreAmanda Lepine
Amanda Lepine Artist Gallery Contact Amanda Lepine Manitoba Metis Federation My name is Amanda. I am a Red River Metis woman. My mom comes from St.laurent and my dad was born in Fisher River MB. I started beading as a young child and have been passionate about beading for over 30 years. I used beading…
Read MoreTracey Pelly
Tracey Pelly Artist Gallery Contact Tracey Pelly Cote First Nation, Saskatchewan Hello! My name is Tracey, and I am an Anishinaabe artist from Treaty 4 Territory, Cote FN. I currently reside on Treaty 7 Territory in Calgary, Alberta. My mom and auntie taught me to bead and sew. I love beading and took it up…
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