Manitoba Métis Artisan
Manitoba Métis Artisan
Borealis Beading is owned and operated by Melanie Gamache, a Manitoba Métis beadwork artisan who started beading in 2015. Melanie has always been a creative individual, but her talent for beadwork has developed along with her passion for sharing the Métis culture and history relating to beadwork. Borealis Beading has grown from creating beadwork art to hosting workshops, in-home classes and carrying basic supplies required to start you on your beading journey.
Borealis Beading provides you with a hands-on creative learning experience where participants learn the art and skill of 2-Needle Beading, Finger Weaving, or Quilting, along with the cultural and historical significance to the Métis people, “The Flower Beadwork People”. Workshops are delivered in a style reflective of the traditional beading circle format where friends and family would meet to share stories and talk about their day while passing on the traditional art of beadwork.
Virtual Workshops Now Available!
Virtual Workshops Now Available!
Participants will receive their supplies before the class and a Zoom invitation. On the class date and time all participants will join Melanie online to work on their project with her assistance and participate in the group cultural experience. By the end of the class you will learn the stated workshop skills, from the comfort of your own home.
Four Hour Virtual Zoom Class
Prerequisite: Interest in beading and learning more about the Métis people.
Supplies included: 2 beading needles, beading thread, beading pattern, ties, beads (3 colours), ready to bead fabric pattern
Format: Workshops are delivered in a style reflective of the traditional beading circle format where friends and family would meet to share stories and talk about their day while passing on the traditional art of beadwork. Participants will receive their supplies before the class and a Zoom invitation. On the class date and time all participants will join Melanie online to work on their project with her assistance and participate in the group cultural experience.
Four Hour Virtual Zoom Class
Prerequisite: Introduction to 2-needle Beading
Supplies included: 2 beading needles, beading thread, beading pattern, ties, beads (4 colours), ready to bead fabric pattern and liner
Format: Workshops are delivered in a style reflective of the traditional beading circle format where friends and family would meet to share stories and talk about their day while passing on the traditional art of beadwork. Participants will receive their supplies before the class and a Zoom invitation. On the class date and time all participants will join Melanie online to work on their project with her assistance and participate in the group cultural experience.
Now that you have a better understanding of 2-needle beading we can try working with leather. Beading on leather is new challenge and very different from beading on fabric. The Medicine bag holds your sacred object(s) and can allow you to wear them around your neck. They are used by people who feel connected to their sacred items and/or medicines and want to keep them close to their heart.
Four Hour Virtual Zoom Class
Prerequisite: Traditional Métis Tobacco / Fire Bag
Supplies included: 2 beading needles, beading thread, beading pattern, beads (3 colors), leather ties, ready to bead leather pattern, glover needle, sinew
Format: Workshops are delivered in a style reflective of the traditional beading circle format where friends and family would meet to share stories and talk about their day while passing on the traditional art of beadwork. Participants will receive their supplies before the class and a Zoom invitation. On the class date and time all participants will join Melanie online to work on their project with her assistance and participate in the group cultural experience.
" My daughter and I attended the beginner class and absolutely loved it.
The class size is small and everyone could receive individuals attention as needed.
I would highly recommend this class if you have an interest in learning 2-needle beading. "
- Dawn Hayes, Introduction to 2-needle beading workshop
- Dawn Hayes, Introduction to 2-needle beading workshop
" I have attended several 2-needle beading workshops with Melanie as the instructor.
She is an excellent and informative teacher. I have learned so much!!! "
- Edna Roberts, workshop attendee
- Edna Roberts, workshop attendee
Borealis Beading creations available
Please see our "Creations" page for details and many more items!
Borealis Beading creations available
Please see our "Creations" page for details and many more items!
COME SEE US AT
THE SPRING MARKET!
COME SEE US AT
THE SPRING MARKET!
We'll be at the 2021 Dawson Trail Spring Market on
Saturday, May 1st, 2021 from 11 am to 4 pm
in Richer, Manitoba.
Hopefully these markets will continue
through summer 2021 as well.