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Beading Workshop with Star Crop Eared Wolf

  • Contemporary Calgary 701 11 Street Southwest Calgary, AB, T2P 2C4 Canada (map)
 

Beading Workshop with Star Crop Eared Wolf

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Doors: 2pm | Tour & Workshop: 2:30-4:30pm | CC Workshop

Join us on September 30th, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, for a beading workshop with Niitsiitapi multidisciplinary artist and member of the Kainai Nation- Star Crop Eared Wolf. The workshop includes a tour of Star’s exhibition Niitoyis, the culmination of a year’s long research as Ksahkomiitapiiks resident artist 2022-23, an annual residency of dynamic public programs and responsive art works that interrogate and nurture our relationships with the land.  Known for her exquisite beadwork, Star will guide participants in creating their own beaded pieces while exploring themes of connection and healing. This workshop is open to all, regardless of experience with beading or cultural background. 

This is a FREE workshop.
Registration is encouraged as space is limited to 15 participants. 

*In case you are unable to attend, kindly inform us beforehand so someone else can attend.  


Beading workshop with Star Crop Eared Wolf

September 30, 2023

Doors: 2:00 PM
Tour & Workshop: 2:30-4:30 PM
Location: CC Workshop

FREE with registration.

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Star Crop Eared Wolf
Artist

Star Crop Eared Wolf is a Niitsiitapi multidisciplinary artist and member of the Kainai Nation. Crop Eared Wolf graduated from The University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Native Art and Museum Studies. Her past and current media include painting, sculpture, photography, video and beading. She uses her art practices to explore themes centered around Land, culture, social and political issues impacting Indigenous peoples.

Star was mentored by Adrian Stimson, a member of Siksika (Blackfoot) Nation. He has a BFA from the Alberta University for the Arts and an MFA from the University of Saskatchewan and is an interdisciplinary artist who exhibits nationally and internationally. Adrian was awarded the Governor General Award for Visual and Media Arts in 2018 and REVEAL Indigenous Arts Award – Hnatyshyn Foundation in 2017. He was awarded the Blackfoot Visual Arts Award in 2009, the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 and the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003.


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