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Doily & Lace Dream Catcher Workshop
Maximum number of participants: 6
Cost: $45 each (includes taxes and basic materials)
Inspired by one of the most fascinating traditions of Native Americans, this interactive dream catcher workshop will help you create your own dream catcher using an upcycled doily. We’ll start with general insights on the old barn, nestled along the historic Dawson Trail and provide insight on the origins of the dream catcher, followed with step-by-step instructions to create your very own! We’ve allowed 2 hours for this experience which takes place by a cozy wood stove fire inside an old barn. It’ll be plenty warm but do dress appropriately. Washrooms are also styled in the old tradition, with two outhouses located within a few feet of the barn, in a clean and well-lit environment. This relaxing and creative workshop will have you leaving with your very own doily dreamcatcher. A perfect accent for the home or a joy to give as a gift. We provide you with all the supplies, as listed below, but you are welcome to bring keepsakes, charms, coloured yard, fabric, feathers or other mementos from loved ones or otherwise, to make it more meaningful and personal.
Materials included:
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8-10” metal ring
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Vintage or antique doily, each one unique and available on a first come first serve basis
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15-20 strands of lace or ribbon, mostly neutral in colour with some pink, light blue, black, green (approx. 24” each)
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3-8 feathers
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2 beads
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String and yarn
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Glue
Note: participants are welcome to bring their personal yarn, doily, feathers or other tokens or keepsakes to personalize their work. Cost is all inclusive, whether materials are used or not.
Thursday, January 26th: 7-9 PM
Tuesday, January 31st: 7-9 PM
Thursday, February 2nd: 7-9 PM
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Friday, February 3rd: 7-9 PM
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Saturday, February 11: 2-4 PM
*Group bookings may be arranged at other times, depending on availability. Drop us a line and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
**No cancellations or refunds will be taken within 48 hours prior to the workshop date. If the minimum number of ticket sales has not been reached, we will contact you to reschedule.
We acknowledge that we are on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Dakota and Nakota Nations, and in the Homeland of the Métis Nation.