The focus of this course is to explore traditional and contemporary beadwork techniques of North America. Students will complete projects using three main styles of beadwork: loom, lazy stitch and appliqué. A number of related bead-working techniques will also be presented: edge beadwork, brick stitch, beaded fringe and peyote stitch. Students will use these beadwork skills and apply quality-control standards to make a bracelet, a small bag, and a key chain. Students will also complete a bead chart and sample charts of beadwork techniques.

This course is restricted to students who identify as a Canadian or Alaskan Indigenous persons, with priority given to Yukon First Nations citizens, followed by Indigenous peoples from adjacent areas in NWT, BC, and Alaska, followed by other Canadian Indigenous peoples