Join for a 2.5-day Métis handcrafted moccasin workshop, where you’ll learn traditional hand-sewing techniques and be given a custom pattern for constructing a pair of pucker-toe moccasins. Using authentic materials, you’ll learn basic beading or embroidery on the moccasin vamps (top), and create a pair of moccasins unique to you. All materials are provided, and the workshop is led by a Traditional Teacher and Knowledge Holder. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have a personalized, hand-made pair of pucker-toe moccasins ready to wear.
Moccasin Workshop
Join us for the Métis hand crafted Moccasin workshop and learn about the history and traditional techniques of making beaded or embroidered moccasins.
Métis Beaded Moccasin hand sewing workshop
Winter experience
- 3 days
- 120-150
What's included
Price:
Adults: $150.00
Youth/Senior/Métis: $120.00
All materials required for the workshop will be supplied.
Itinerary
Moccasin Making Three-Day Workshop
Join us for an immersive experience in traditional moccasin crafting.
Dates and Times:
- November 16, 2026: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- November 17, 2026: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- November 18, 2026: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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About your instructor: Knowledge Holder, Lilyrose Meyers
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.
Common Questions
Do I need prior experience in sewing or crafting to participate in the workshop?
No prior experience in sewing or crafting is required to participate in the workshop. The instructor will provide step-by-step guidance and instruction on hand-sewing techniques for making Métis moccasins.
What should I bring with me to the workshop?
Participants are encouraged to bring any personal items they may need, such as snacks, water, and comfortable clothing suitable for sitting and working on the project for an extended period.
Is the workshop suitable for children?
Yes, the instructor will provide information about the history and cultural significance of Métis moccasins as traditional footwear worn by Indigenous peoples in Canada. Participants will learn about the importance of moccasins in Métis culture and its continued use today.
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