Indigenous Beading Workshop – Strawberry Patch

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month during the Strawberry Moon with a hands-on beaded otêhimin (Cree for strawberry, often called “heartberry”) patch workshop led by Cree-Métis artist Marissa Magneson. Participants will learn about the cultural and seasonal significance of the strawberry while being guided through the fundamentals of one and/or two-needle bead embroidery techniques. Welcoming both beginner and intermediate beaders, this workshop builds confidence and skill as you create a beautiful, meaningful piece rooted in story and tradition.

Space is limited, register today to avoid disappointment. 

What to Expect
Hands-on learning: Work with beads, needles, and thread under Marissa's expert guidance
Cultural context: Understand the significance of beadwork in Indigenous communities and its continuing importance today
All materials provided: Everything you need is included—just bring your creativity and curiosity
Welcoming atmosphere: Both beginner and intermediate beaders are welcome.

About the Artist:

Marissa Magneson is a Cree-Métis artist, photographer, educator, and workshop facilitator. She has a BFA honours degree from York University (Toronto, Canada) and a Master’s degree in Canadian and Indigenous Studies from Trent University (Peterborough, Canada). Her research explores Indigenous methodologies using beadwork as visual storytelling. Marissa's work is rooted in decolonizing education, strengthening community, and cultural reclamation. In her collaborative work with various organizations, Marissa works towards photographing, consulting, educating, and creating programming in meaningful ways. Marissa would like to acknowledge her maternal grandmother, Elaine Jessop, whose life-long work on Indigenous women’s rights inspires her own journey.

Marissa is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at York University in the Faculty of Education where she is researching “Beadwork as Pedagogy: A Bridge Towards Cultural Reclamation and (re)Conciliation.”

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