{"title":"Beginner Tufting Workshop","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to Caribou Hair Tufting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate Your Own Tufted Bolo Tie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the art of caribou hair tufting through a hands-on introduction to this beautiful traditional Dene art form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this beginner-friendly, three-hour workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of caribou hair tufting while creating their own floral or berry-inspired bolo tie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaribou hair tufting is a traditional decorative technique that uses small bundles of caribou hair, carefully stitched and shaped to create raised, dimensional designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided step by step, participants will learn how to prepare, stitch, shape, and trim caribou hair to create a floral or berry composition on a hide backing. They will explore colour, texture, and design while developing an understanding of the materials and techniques used in this traditional art form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce completed, their tufted design will be incorporated into a bolo tie, transforming their work into a unique, wearable piece of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the workshop, I will share insights into my artistic practice, my connection to traditional Dene arts, and the importance of carrying these skills forward through learning and creative expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo previous experience is necessary. This workshop provides a welcoming and encouraging environment for participants to explore their creativity while learning a traditional skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Participants Will Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn introduction to caribou hair tufting and Dene artistic traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the materials and tools used in tufting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing and working with caribou hair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitching, shaping, and trimming tufts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating a floral or berry composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing their tufted design as a wearable bolo tie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginner — no previous experience required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One handmade caribou hair tufted bolo tie featuring a floral or berry design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Workshop materials and supplies can be provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In-person, hands-on instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable for First Nations communities, schools, cultural organizations, and community programming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/1091\/2960\/collections\/20260824_154350.jpg?v=1792790778","url":"https:\/\/vashtietzel.com\/collections\/beginner-tufting-workshop.oembed","provider":"Vashti Etzel Dene Artisan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}