In our ongoing series of Tools for Makers, we are sharing step 3 of 9-- BEADING.
This tutorial covers one needle applique beading. For more tutorials check out our YouTube and blogs.
We are using our Nookomis Obagijigan Pattern book for these moccasins!
Happy Making!
In our new series "Makizinikewin" we share 9 tutorial videos on Ojibwe Split Toe Moccasin making.
Step 1 of 9 here is an introduction, explanation of the different styles, supplies, and cutting out the pattern. We are using our Nookomis Obagijigan pattern book in this tutorial. Happy Making!!
We created this series of Moccasin making tutorials to support makers.
Part 1 covers materials and patterning. For more patterns and information check out our Nookomis Obagijigan Pattern Book! Happy Making!!
Our heart lies inside teaching and our community. Perhaps this part of our humanity is the deepest grieving during this time. The laughter, the stories, the transformation inside of cultural revitalization is the root of who and what we do. We had big plans! like many of you did in March. And like many of you, we had to get even more creative, more adaptive, and more resilient. Thanks to a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council we were able to teach an 8 week zoom beading and moccasin class. Co teachers Michelle Defoe and Sarah Agaton Howes gathered together with 20 makers in the making from across the nation. Challenging ourselves to teach what is a hands on...
