DIY Kits
Contents include: Bead mat, beads, thread, pattern on foundation, felt or vinyl backing, pin & magnet and instructions. Comes in three patterns. Pride Heart, Flower, or Strawberry.
Included in travel kit: TIN, BEAD MAT, BEADS, PELLON, 2 NEEDLES IN CASE, THREAD, BEES WAX, SCISSORS, BEAD SCOOP, PROJECT STORAGE
About the fabric Designer: Shelly Samuel
Her name is Shelly, her Kwakiutl name is Yasakw. Her Haida name is Guudangaay Tlaatsgaa Jaad (Strong Minded Woman). She received this name because she pursued a degree in social work. She comes from the Haida matrilineal society and a long line of Yakgujanaas Raven Clan women. Her Haida clans include Raven, Three Fin Killer Whale and Dogfish. She also comes from the patrilineal Kwakwaka’wakw nation, which means you get your clan from your father. Yasakw’s Kwakwaka’wakw clans are Thunderbird, Double Headed Sisiutl, Grizzly Bear. She practices formline every single day and will continue to venture into new art forms. She currently resides on Haida Gwaii with her fiancé and two children.
Please see instructions here.
Kit Contents
2 yards premium material
4 X 2 metres of double-sided satin ribbon
1 metre of elastic
1 washable glue stick
About the fabric Designer: Shelly Samuel
Her name is Shelly, her Kwakiutl name is Yasakw. Her Haida name is Guudangaay Tlaatsgaa Jaad (Strong Minded Woman). She received this name because she pursued a degree in social work. She comes from the Haida matrilineal society and a long line of Yakgujanaas Raven Clan women. Her Haida clans include Raven, Three Fin Killer Whale and Dogfish. She also comes from the patrilineal Kwakwaka’wakw nation, which means you get your clan from your father. Yasakw’s Kwakwaka’wakw clans are Thunderbird, Double Headed Sisiutl, Grizzly Bear. She practices formline every single day and will continue to venture into new art forms. She currently resides on Haida Gwaii with her fiancé and two children.
Please see instructions here.
Kit Contents
2 yards premium material
4 X 2 metres of double-sided satin ribbon
1 metre of elastic
1 washable glue stick
About the Fabric Designer: Jackie Traverse
Jacqueline “Jackie” Traverse was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is Ojibway from the Lake St. Martin First Nation. Jackie began drawing as a child and was inspired from a field trip to the Wahsa Gallery when she was 13 years old. It wasn’t until she was 32 years old that she decided to submit a portfolio of her works to the University of Manitoba where she studied Fine Arts and graduated with a diploma in May of 2009. Jackie Traverse is a multi-disciplined Indigenous artist who works in several mediums from oil and acrylic paintings to mixed media, stop-motion animation and sculpture. Jackie draws her inspiration from her indigenous culture and her experiences as a native woman living in Winnipeg. Today, as an artist, Jackie does a lot of work in the community. Her work is very women centered.
Please see instructions here.
Kit Contents
2 yards premium material
4 X 2 metres of double-sided satin ribbon
1 metre of elastic
1 washable glue stick
About the Fabric Designer: Jackie Traverse
Jacqueline “Jackie” Traverse was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is Ojibway from the Lake St. Martin First Nation. Jackie began drawing as a child and was inspired from a field trip to the Wahsa Gallery when she was 13 years old. It wasn’t until she was 32 years old that she decided to submit a portfolio of her works to the University of Manitoba where she studied Fine Arts and graduated with a diploma in May of 2009. Jackie Traverse is a multi-disciplined Indigenous artist who works in several mediums from oil and acrylic paintings to mixed media, stop-motion animation and sculpture. Jackie draws her inspiration from her indigenous culture and her experiences as a native woman living in Winnipeg. Today, as an artist, Jackie does a lot of work in the community. Her work is very women centered.
Please see instructions here.
Kit Contents
2 yards premium material
4 X 2 metres of double-sided satin ribbon
1 metre of elastic
1 washable glue stick
About the fabric Designer: Jackie Traverse
Jacqueline “Jackie” Traverse was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is Ojibway from the Lake St. Martin First Nation. Jackie began drawing as a child and was inspired from a field trip to the Wahsa Gallery when she was 13 years old. It wasn’t until she was 32 years old that she decided to submit a portfolio of her works to the University of Manitoba where she studied Fine Arts and graduated with a diploma in May of 2009. Jackie Traverse is a multi-disciplined Indigenous artist who works in several mediums from oil and acrylic paintings to mixed media, stop-motion animation and sculpture. Jackie draws her inspiration from her indigenous culture and her experiences as a native woman living in Winnipeg. Today, as an artist, Jackie does a lot of work in the community. Her work is very women centered.
Please see instructions here.
Kit Contents
2 yards premium material
4 X 2 metres of double-sided satin ribbon
1 metre of elastic
1 washable glue stick
About the fabric Designer: Jackie Traverse
Jacqueline “Jackie” Traverse was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is Ojibway from the Lake St. Martin First Nation. Jackie began drawing as a child and was inspired from a field trip to the Wahsa Gallery when she was 13 years old. It wasn’t until she was 32 years old that she decided to submit a portfolio of her works to the University of Manitoba where she studied Fine Arts and graduated with a diploma in May of 2009. Jackie Traverse is a multi-disciplined Indigenous artist who works in several mediums from oil and acrylic paintings to mixed media, stop-motion animation and sculpture. Jackie draws her inspiration from her indigenous culture and her experiences as a native woman living in Winnipeg. Today, as an artist, Jackie does a lot of work in the community. Her work is very women centered.
Please see instructions here.
Kit Contents
2 yards premium material
4 X 2 metres of double-sided satin ribbon
1 metre of elastic
1 washable glue stick
About the fabric Designer: Shannon Gustafson (Ojibwe) is a member of Whitesand First Nation and a long-term resident of Thunder Bay, Ontario, She works as a full time artist and has experience in various artistic mediums such as beadwork, textiles, traditional clothing/regalia, woodworking and painting. She is well known for her floral beadwork which is inspired by the ancestors of her tribe. As an indigenous artist she is committed to cultural preservation through continual learning and sharing her gifts.
Tutorial Video: Ribbon Skirt Tutorial — Galt Museum & Archives
Kit Contents
2M 100% cotton fabric
10M double sided satin ribbon
1M elastic
1 thread spool
1 glue stick
*Fabric width 44”
About the Fabric Designer: Leah Marie Dorion is an interdisciplinary Métis artist raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Leah is a teacher, painter, filmmaker, and published writer, who holds three degrees: a Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts. She views her Metis heritage as giving her a unique bridge of knowledge between all people.
Leah has numerous creative projects to her credit. They include gallery showings of her paintings, children’s books, academic papers written for the Royal Commission of Aboriginal Peoples, and documentaries that showcase Metis culture and history.
Leah’s paintings honor the spiritual strength of Aboriginal women and the sacred feminine. She believes that women are the first teachers to the next generation, and they hold a key role in the passing of vital knowledge onto all of humanity. This ideal is heavily reflected in her artistry.
Tutorial Video: Ribbon Skirt Tutorial — Galt Museum & Archives
Kit Contents
2M 100% cotton fabric
10M double sided satin ribbon
1M elastic
1 thread spool
1 glue stick
*Fabric width 44”
About the Fabric Designer: Tracey Metallic is a Mi’gmaq artist born and raised on the shores of the Restigouche River. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work from St. Thomas University and a Master of Social Work from Wilfred Laurier University.
She lives in the community of Listuguj, in the territory of Gespe’gewagi and is a founding member of Pugwalesg, a Mi’gmaq women’s hand drum group.
Her painting career was launched as a therapeutic outlet, painting cartoon characters for her grandchildren. After sharing her work on social media Tracey began receiving requests for abstract paintings.
Tutorial Video: Ribbon Skirt Tutorial — Galt Museum & Archives
KIT CONTENTS
2M 100% cotton fabric
10M double sided satin ribbon
1M elastic
1 thread spool
1 glue stick
*Fabric width 44”
About the Fabric Designer: Roxanne Shuttleworth is a Métis woman (of Saulteaux/Cree/Dakota/British/Scottish/French descent) from Ebb & Flow First Nation.
A single mother of two, Roxanne’s greatest joy comes from her two grandsons Aiden and Calvin. Roxanne learned the thread arts from her mother, grandmothers, and maternal aunties. At six years old she learned to crochet, then added beading, knitting, cross stitch and embroidery. Sewing since she was 9 years old, it was the frustration of not finding any fabrics that represented her, and her people that led her to search for ways to design her own fabric.
Tutorial Video: Ribbon Skirt Tutorial — Galt Museum & Archives
CONTENTS
2M 100% cotton fabric
10M double sided satin ribbon
1M elastic
1 thread spool
1 glue stick
*Fabric width 58”
FABRIC ARTIST BIO: Cree Nisga’a Clothing
Cree Nisga'a Clothing is a fashion business that blends First Nations traditions with modern design, specializing in fabric, custom-made boots, moccasins, and other footwear. Mother, father, and son create ‘wearable art, and the business, run by Linda Lavallee and Patrick Stewart, is based on the Tzeachten First Nation in Chilliwack, B.C. They create unique pieces, often featuring Nisga'a or Cree designs.
Tutorial Video: Ribbon Skirt Tutorial — Galt Museum & Archives
KIT CONTENTS
2M 100% cotton fabric
10M double sided satin ribbon
1M no fold elastic
1 thread spool
1 glue stick
*Fabric width 58”
