Our approach to teaching beadwork is organic; each class is different depending upon the abilities and needs of the students and the energetics of the group. Smith teaches in the same manner in which she learned: In the sacred way. Beadwork grew out of the sacred tradition of porcupine quillwork, a Holy Art, brought by” Double Woman.” The material art form can not be separated from its spiritual nature without a loss of integrity, value, meaning and power.
Those who wish to learn authentically, at the same time gaining a deeper cultural understanding will appreciate this class. The goal will be the creation of an object of everyday use that is uniquely & traditionally ornamented. Starting with a piece of brain tanned deer skin, each student will make either a Medicine Bag, Strike-a-light Bag, or pair of moccasins, depending upon individual ability, time, and dedication.
The materials provided are the highest quality and authenticity: Including brain tanned deerskin, earth pigments, and glass seed and pony beads in historically accurate colors. Your project will be Museum Quality.
Tags: deer skin, earth pigments, indian beadwork, moccasins, museum quality, plains indian, pony beads, porcupine quillwork, sacred tradition, spiritual nature
July 4th, 2008 at 1:42 am
Hey Cathy Dear,
This is a just an artfully beautiful pipe bag! I can only imagine the spirit felt if I were able to hold this special creation of yours to my heart. This is just one example of your many creative talents. Kat and I still lov our bird fetish. Good luck on your path to touch the earth this summer. Hope to see ya before you leave for SF.
Spirit kiss & big bear huggg…Paints His Hair White…roc
November 12th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
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