Ribbon Skirt Making Workshop
Schedule
Fri, 19 Aug, 2022 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 21 Aug, 2022 at 04:00 pm
Location
Belfry Theatre | Victoria, BC
About this Event
Are you an age 13-19 Indigenous youth in the Victoria area?
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a traditional Ribbon skirt from the expertise of an Indigenous Elder?
Join us at Belfry Theatre this August for a 3-day workshop where you will learn to create your own ribbon skirt!
Ribbon skirts hold power and significance for Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island; being proud in their identities, worn both in ceremony and when out and about.
Don’t miss this amazing experience to connect with Indigenous traditions!
This Workshop will take place on:
August 19th from 3pm-6pm PDT
August 20th from 12:00pm-4:00pm PDT
August 21st from 12pm-4:00pm PDT
Day 1 : An introduction, followed by teachings shared by Elder Klasom Satlxw Losah, visually planning skirts based off fabric/ribbon swatches.
Day 2: Begin the assembling and sewing of the skirts, learning each step of: tracing patterns, cutting fabric, laying ribbon, sewing using sewing machine.
Day 3: Continuing the same process as day 2, completing any skirts that were not finished on day 2.
***Please Register for all three days on Eventbrite!***
Where is it happening?
Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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