The Art of Anishinaabe Beading

Join the Teen Arts Council for a fun day of exploring Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation. Participants will self-guide through the exhibition and learn the art of bead embroidery from Heron Hill Designs (HHD) to create their own pin to take home! Lunch is provided.

This workshop is classified as beginner/intermediate, as it does require some fine motor skills. No previous beading experience is needed.

Schedule

• 10:30 a.m. – Check in begins
• 11 a.m. – Welcome and icebreaker
• 11:25 a.m. – Explore Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation
• 12:10 p.m.– Beading demonstration with HHD
• 12:40 p.m. – Lunch
• 1:15 p.m.– Beading workshop with HHD

Note: This event is for teens aged 13–19. Please bring a student ID or another type of photo ID that shows your age. Free with general admission, but registration is required.

A word from Joey and Daniel of Heron Hill Designs:

Heron Hill Designs, HHD for short, is a collaboration started back in 2019 by the two of us, Joey and Daniel, who are currently based in Michigan. Our work is a blend of contemporary styles of art and older traditional woodland floral designs, many of which were passed down in the family. All pieces that we make are one-of-a-kind and handmade. The Natural materials we use are hand harvested by us when possible or otherwise stated. Any materials that cannot be made or sourced ourselves, we outsource to our communities when possible.

We focus on creating with sustainability, respect, and conscientious consumption in mind. We love to upcycle where we can to help reduce our carbon footprint and waste. We’ve had the honor to be exhibited in museums, ceremonies, and weddings and are excited to see what the future holds!

Outside of creating our own work, we have started teaching classes and are excited to share our knowledge and skills with others.