Indigenous Beading Workshop: Orange Shirt Pin

Join Toronto-based Cree-Métis artist, educator, and photographer Marissa Magneson for a meaningful, beginner-friendly beading workshop at the Bata Shoe Museum. Participants will learn foundational Indigenous beadwork tools and techniques while crafting their own beaded Orange Shirt pin.

The workshop offers a space for shared learning and reflection. As the artist notes, ceremonial tobacco—one of the four sacred medicines—is incorporated into the pins to help participants navigate the heavy history of residential schools while committing to ongoing reconciliAction. While adding tobacco is optional, it forms an integral part of the communal crafting circle.

Workshop Details - **Date:** Saturday, September 12, 2026 - **Time:** 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (Doors open at 10:00 am) - **Location:** Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W., Old Toronto - **Cost:** $65 (Includes all instruction, materials, and same-day access to museum exhibitions)

Recommended for participants ages 16 and older. Space is limited, so early registration is strongly recommended to secure your spot in this thoughtful community workshop.