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Beaded Poppy Workshop with Marissa Magneson
Arts/Exhibits · Indigenous · Museum · Remembrance Day
About this event
Make your own beautiful beaded poppy patch in honour of Indigenous Veterans' Day. Led by Marissa Magneson, a Cree-Métis artist, photographer, educator, and workshop facilitator, participants will discover the art of flat stitch beadwork with this workshop designed specifically for beginner and intermediate beaders. Marissa holds a BFA (Hons.) and a Master’s in Indigenous Studies, with a particular focus on beadwork as visual storytelling. In 2024 she was recognized as one of York University’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 and ranked 2nd nationally as a 2023 Vanier Scholar. Marissa is currently a PhD candidate at York University where she is researching “Beadwork as Pedagogy.” Recommended for participants 14+. All materials included, with the added option to turn the patch into a pin.
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Upcoming and ongoing · 1 entry
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 1 PM–3 PM
Fort York National Historic Site
250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON, M5V 3K9
Directions ↗Workshop takes place in the Fort York Visitor Centre - Community Room
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