Workshops for 2025 WPS:
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION & SCHEDULE 2025
SATURDAY MORNING
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Birch Bark Basket
Birch bark has been used to make baskets and other carrying vessels throughout North America, first by the Indigenous Peoples. Passing this knowledge to the settlers and frontiersmen that followed. We will be constructing a simple birch bark basket. This basket may not be exactly as shown in the photo. There will be an extra $5.00 fee for materials.
Deer/Moose/Caribou Hair Tufting
Deer/Moose/Caribou hair tufting is an art form that began at the turn of the 20th century in Northwestern Canada by Metis Women. It involves applying bundles of hair to a backing to create a three-dimensional image. All supplies will be provided. If you have a small pair of fine pointed scissors please bring them for trimming the hair.
Black Powder Shooting
Certified firearms instructor will teach firearm safety, range rules and shooting. Great for beginners to learn the basics of safe firearms handling and the do’s and don’ts of black powder shooting.
Soap Making
Make lavender-scented bar soap using the hot press method. While that is brewing, make liquid laundry soap as well. Bring a clean water bottle to take some home. Otherwise, materials provided.
Twelve Braid Belt
Braiding is a method of interfacing three or more strands of yard, thread, or other fibres to create a cohesive fabric. It has been used in hairstyles, making containers, belts, trim, and even rope for over 300,000 years. In this workshop you will be making a belt or sash with 12 strands of jute. The method used is very simple, easy to learn, and a lot of fun to do! It’s amazing to see the beautiful herring bone pattern that you make. No complicated tools used. All materials included.
Eco-printing
Eco printing is using treated fabric on which you use leaves that give up a tannin, colour or an acid. Then you bundle them up and steam for an hour. When you unbundle them they have will the imprint of the leaves on the fabric. There is a $20.00 additional charge for materials.
Alder Planter
Learn how to select and prepare materials to construct a planter in one course. Take home a finished product you will enjoy for years.
Canning
Learn how easy it is to can fruit/apple sauce, with a modern twist.
Sunday Morning:
Leather Knife Sheath
Learn how to make a custom knife sheath out of buckskin. There is a course fee of $10 (payable to instructor) to cover the cost of the buckskin. All other materials (except knife) will be provided. Due to the time constraints of a workshop a small to medium sized knife is recommended. Must provide your own knife, the one you are building the sheath for. (may not be exactly as shown)
Macramé Hat Hanger
Are you tired of your hat taking up valuable table or counter space? Are you tired of your man leaving their hat all over and then asking you where it is? Well then this course is perfect for you. A beautiful wall hanger that serves a purpose. The macramé hat hangar can be made for a1-3 hats. Beginner friendly.
Drum Making
Learn to stretch rawhide over a wooden frame to create an awesome drum. Be aware it's hard on the hands! PLEASE BRING a xacto knife & or sharp scissors. There will be an extra fee of $20 (to cover frame and leather).
Onion Pine Sap Salve
In this class we will make Onion Pine Sap Salve used for healing skin wounds like scrapes, cuts, slivers, and insect bites. There will be a discussion about the ingredient’s healing properties. Each person will go home with a sample of the salve.
Candle Making
Who doesn’t need some more light in their lives? Learn how to make dipped candles to light the way.
Pucker-toed Moccasins
Always nice to have footwear appropriate to the times. Must have strong hands and use leather tools. There will be an additional $10 for materials.
Pine Needle Pendant
In this course you will learn how to select and prepare pine needles for use. Needles can be dyed, and finished projects can be waxed. You will be use artificial sinew with regular sewing needles and be able to complete your pendant during the class. All materials supplied.
Porcupine Quill necklace/hatband (6)
