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CREE8 OCTOBER WORKSHOPS:
Cree8 Calgary 4504 Dalhart Road NW (MAP)
METIS FINGERWEAVING (October 11-12) RATTLE MAKING (October 17+19)
OCTOBER DRUM MAKING (October 21-23)
DRUMSTICK & SONG (October 23)
DREAMCATCHER (October 25-26)
METIS FINGERWEAVING WORKSHOP
2-Day Workshop Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1) Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 5:30-8:30pm Intermediate Fingerweaving (Level 2) Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 5:30-8:30pm The Art of Fingerweaving: The art of fingerweaving originated among the First Nations of the Eastern Woodlands. As they began trading with the French, they acquired wool, and the belts woven by the First Nations became colourful. These colourful belts were so beautiful that the French adopted them as well! As French fur traders began to move west, many of them took wives from Western First Nations. Their children, the Métis, carried on the fur trade tradition, sporting the sash of their forefathers. To this day, the sash is an integral part of Métis culture, and the art of finger weaving has become one of our proudest traditions! Materials: All materials will be provided, including: • Yarn • Dowels • Measuring board • Safety pins (3/person) Payment: We humbly request the following for the workshops; $30/person for Tuesday – Introduction to Fingerweaving (Level 1) $30/person for Wednesday – Intermediate Fingerweaving (Level 2) $50/person for both days – Last workshop attendees can take $10 off Wednesday's Session
RATTLE MAKING WORKSHOP 2-Day Workshop Monday October 17, 5:30-8:30pm Sewing the Rattles, Filling with sand, allowing to dry over two days Wednesday October 19, 5:30-8:30pm Carving Sticks, Attach Rattle Heads, Decorating & Completing Rattles. Smudge and Bless Rattles
History of Rattles Rattles have been used in ceremony, performance and personally by Indigenous people across Turtle Island. The sound of the rattle reminds us of the healing power of rain, chaos of the Storm, the nurturing and life giving Nature of Water, and the power contained in each and every one of us. Traditionally, rattles would be filled with rocks, precious stones, seeds and sometimes teeth or small bones to create the sound within. Rattles were often used to pray for and honour the Rains for the sound and connection between Earth and Sky. In gentle or healing ceremony, elders and medicine people would sometimes opt for the Rattle in place of the drum for gentle healing for Women and Children. Women, in some traditions, would carry the Rattle in place of the Drum on their Moon Time or if their teachings passed the Drum onto the men. Details: We will begin each day with a traditional welcome, smudge and blessing of all materials, tools and the Rattles. Chantal will be your guide, instructing how to create your Rattle step by step. Chantal will share the history and stories of the rattle and the teachings of the Medicine Wheel. We will learn Traditional Water and Healing songs to accompany and use our rattles for healing in a good way. Materials: Rawhide – Deer, Elk, Moose, or Buffalo for the Rattle Heads Sinew – For Stitching Sand – For filling and shaping Rattles. Sticks – Different sizes and types of wood to choose from. Stones & Sea Shells – Internal Sound & Percussion You are welcome to bring your own sticks, stones, seeds, ribbons, leather or additional items of significance to personalize and decorate your rattle. Payment: We humbly request $30/Person for instruction and materials.
OCTOBER DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP
3-Day Workshop
Friday, October 21, 6-9pm Drum-Making Blessing ceremony, smudge and teachings. Cutting the hide and soaking overnight. Saturday, October 22, 1:30-5:30pm Drum Making Opening prayer and smudge. Sharing stories, legends & history of the drum. Making and stringing drums. Sunday, October 23, 3-6pm Drumsticks & Songs Potluck Feast, Grandmother Moon Ceremony & Drumming Circle 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm All are welcome to attend the Potluck Feast and Grandmother Moon Ceremony Bring food to share and dress for the weather. Materials: Drums Rawhide – Deer, Elk, Moose, or Buffalo for the drum face Drum Rounds – 8”, 10”, 12" or 14" Yellow Cedar Larger Drum Rounds – Please add $50 for 16”, 18” or 20” rounds to cover costs of the additional materials Lacing – Rawhide (Precut) Drum Sticks Sticks - Different sizes and types of wood to choose from Mitt - Deer Leather/Suede Batting – Wool Sinew – For stitching Payment: We humbly request $250/Personfor instruction and materials.
DRUMSTICKS & SONG
Sunday, October 23, 3-6pm Drumsticks & Songs
Potluck Feast, Grandmother Moon Ceremony & Drum Circle 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm All are welcome to attend the Potluck Feast and Grandmother Moon Ceremony Bring food to share and dress for the weather. Materials: Sticks - Different sizes and types of wood to choose from Mitt - Deer Leather/Suede Batting – Wool Sinew – For stitching Payment: We humbly request $25/drumstick for instruction and materials.
DREAMCATCHER WORKSHOP
2-Day Workshop
Tuesday, October 25, 2-5pm
Wrapping the Hoops & Adding the Feathers Wednesday, October 26, 2-5pm
Weaving the Web
History of Dreamcatchers Dreamcatchers are a traditional aboriginal craft found predominantly in Lakota, Ojibwa, Navaho and Cree culture. The weaving catches the bad dreams and nightmares entangling them within the web. The good dreams to flow through the web and slide down to the feathers to the dreamer. In the Morning, the bad dreams and nightmares entangled in the web evaporate in the sunlight, just as drops of dew on a spider’s web. The feathers take the hopes and dreams on the wings of the bird’s spirits to creator. Details: We will begin with a traditional smudge and welcome to bless our Dreamcatchers. Chantal share the story of the Dreamcatcher and the deeper meaning behind the legend. She will be your guide, instructing how to create your Dreamcatcher step by step. Chantal will also include teachings of the Medicine Wheel. We will have coffee, tea, water, juice, and snacks. Let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Materials: Suede Lacing – Multiple Colours Metal Hoops –4’, 5’, 6’, 7’, or 8’ Rings Feathers – Assorted Colours, Sizes and Styles Beads – Glass, Bugle, Fancy and Pony Beads Payment: We humbly request $30/Person for instruction and materials.
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Please pre-register for classes: Online: By Email Transfer: Chantal@Cree8.ca We also accept cheque or money order, mail or drop off to: Chantal Chagnon 4504 Dalhart Road NW Calgary, Alberta T3A 1B7 If you would like to make payment arrangements, or need sponsorship to attend – or – If you would like to donate in full or part to give someone the opportunity to attend, your generous gift would be very much appreciated.
For additional information, please contact directly at: Chantal Chagnon Chantal@Cree8.ca 403–404–7664
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