Arts & Health Beading

Weekly schedule

About this program

All Elders and seniors are welcome to register and participate, no experience required. *Dates subject to change* No class Oct 10 Beadwork is a skillset amongst many Indigenous nations. It is a form of adornment in dance regalia for ceremonies and celebrations alike. In the past, skills such as this were done to show care and respect for both oneself and ones close family. In this way, gifted beadwork is form of honoring and friendship because of the amount of time it takes to complete. There are different styles of beadwork that are significant to certain Indigenous nations. However, for my Indigenous background (Bitterroot Salish and Crow, from Montana), flat-stitch beadwork is pre-dominant. Both tribes also practice lane stitch, depending on the function of the item. Presently, beadwork continues to be a way of cultural preservation and empowerment.