Join us for a Capote workshop at Métis Crossing, where participants learn about the history and how to create this must-have winter garment.
Winter experience
Capotes are Métis coats that were traditionally handmade from wool blankets. They are light, but warm and water resistant. Participants will make their own coat, personalized with pockets and optional embellishments. With nothing more than a wool blanket, yarn, a needle, and a couple of basic stitches, you will create a beautiful capote unique to you.
Advance bookings required.
All materials are included in the cost.
Coffee, Tea & Snack both days
Capote Making Two-Day Workshop
February 20 & 21, 2027
Pricing:
Adults: $325
Youth/Senior/Métis:: $260
Use your own blanket $175
Time:
Day 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Day 2: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
I am a kokum that is very proud of her Métis heritage. My life has been enriched with experiences of life on a trapline, farming, horse trainer, truck driver, equipment operator, boiler room assistant, gas bar manager and transportation and supervision for family services.I am a long time Métis artisan, doll maker, fiber artist, nester, baker, teacher, thrift store shopper and lover of giving old things a new purpose.
I love teaching and sharing my many Métis crafts with people who love to make handcrafted items.
I have resided on Buffalo Lake Métis settlement for 41 years. I was born and raised on a traditional Métis farm north of High Prairie Alberta where I learned how to snare rabbits, ride horses, and live off the land.
I was raised in an old hand-hewn log home. Today I am blessed to be the Knowledge Keeper and Teacher at Métis Crossing. There I get to share my life experience with many people from all walks of life, so they learn who the Métis people are.
It is extremely important that our young people learn these traditional cultural skills to they can them pass down to the next generations. For it is through our children that our Métis heritage will survive and thrive.
My husband Jerry makes me happy and proud. My children make me smile with pride and humble me with their love. My family and friends are special, supportive and are an anchor in my life.
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