Beadwork 101: Make Your Own Beaded Autumnal Brooch Pin

Beadwork 101: Make Your Own Beaded Autumnal Brooch Pin

with Soft But Sturdy Beadwork (Kaytlyn Nadjiwon)

Wednesday, October 30th 2024

5PM-8PM with 15 minute intermission

@ The Grove Studio (78 Hinton Ave N #100, Ottawa, ON)

*Sliding Scale Pricing*​ $0 - $25 - $45 - $65 - $130 (details below)

Open to all folks​ of all genders. You do not have to be Indigenous to participate​.

​Ages 16+ due to small parts and sharp needles​.​

Beginner-Friendly! Intermediate beaders will benefit from new tips, tricks,​ and methods.

Masks Mandatory​.​

The workshop includes:

​- A brief introduction to beadwork as an Indigenous art form (including a discussion about cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation)

​- Three hours of guided hands-on experience

​- All necessary materials: design templates, seed beads, felt, beading mat, needles, thread, brooch pin

​- Oral & Written “How To Flat-Stitch Bead” directives

- Snacks & non-alcoholic beverages

*Sliding Scale Pricing is a pricing structure that aims to offer services at an equitable price for all by allowing the participant to choose the price tier based on their personal and intergenerational financial position.

​I strive to make my offerings accessible for everyone, regardless of income. I’ve created a few different sliding scale options with the hopes that those who can contribute more will do so, thus enabling me to offer free/low-cost spots to those who need them.

Tier A: $0 - if you cannot afford the Tier B cost, you may access a sponsored spot, funded by Tier E ticket holders and 3 spots offered by the workshop host.

Tier B: $25 - for those who’re low income, no savings, have minimal expendable income each month, and couldn't otherwise afford to attend without this option.

Tier C: $45 - for those who’re low to mid-income, with some money in savings and/or financial support from family; has some expendable income each month.

Tier D: $65 - for those who’re mid- to high-income/stably employed, with savings account and financial safety net; can afford to take vacations and make other large purchases with relative ease.

Tier E: $130 - for those who want to purchase for themselves and sponsor a free ticket for a community member.​

If you would like to sponsor more than one spot, or for any questions or concerns regarding this pricing model, please email [email protected].

About the Artist:

Kaytlyn Nadjiwon (née Giaccone) is a queer Ojibwe/Italian beadwork artist, sometimes writer, and proud auntie who was born and raised on Unceded Unsurrendered Algonquin Territory currently known as Ottawa. Her maternal grandfather is a residential school survivor from Neyaashiinigmiing, a reserve within what is currently known as Bruce County, Ontario.

Kaytlyn began beading in 2018 as part of her healing journey when one of her best friends taught her the basics of flat-stitch beadwork. From there she fell in love with the art & its meditative nature, and healing energy. She spent the following 6 years learning and developing her craft.

For more information on 1:1, private, or group workshops, please contact [email protected].

Host or Publisher The Grove | Studio & Community Art Hub