"You can only have one thought at a time, will it be positive or negative?"
YEAR: 2009
2009 Has been a busy year for training horses and just with life in general! I haven't done too much in the ways of workshops, etc. I am working on setting some classes up in the fall...stay posted!
YEAR: 2008
Birch Bark Harvesting & Basket Making Workshop (Aug 2)
WHERE: Prairie Art Gallery
Our group headed out to the Dunes to learn how o correctly harvest birch barck from trees in the area. We then brought our birch back to the Prarire Art Gallery, where students learned how to create one of a kind, unique Birch Bark baskets. The total time of the class was approximately 5 hours. We were also lucky enough to be featured in the Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune's "ENCORE" magazine on a FULL PAGE. It was a very fun experience!
Cedar Weaving Workshop (Mar 28)
WHERE: Native Counselling Services- Youth Night
Traditional Cedar Weaving - to make a berry basket/rose bouquet/coaster/bracelets/headband (youth choose)
- Traditional harvesting methods, weaving techniques, history of the cedar.
Comments: WHAT A BLAST THIS WAS! It was so neat to see youth express an interest in learning about the weaving. Great turnout of 10 YOUTH! To: Native Counselling Services - "Thank you for welcoming me to share by skills with other youth".
YEAR: 2007
Artwork Display/ Sales
- Diplayed and Sold Acrylic Paintings, Painted Glass items, Cedar Baskets, Cedar hats, Birch Bark Baskets, hand crafted jewelry, and MORE!
Where: Grande Prairie Farmer's Market
Traditional Soapberry Harvesting
- Medicinal and ceremonial purposes for Soap Berries used by Aboriginal Peoples
- Locating the berries, harvesting techniques, preparation, sample tasting! Mmmmm!
WHERE: Native Counselling Services - Women's Circle
Cedar Weaving Display
Traditional Cedar Weaving
- Medicinal and ceremonial purposes for Soap Berries
WHERE: Grande Prairie Friendship Centre - Youth Night