Beaded Lanyards

with Teresa Cardinal

Join us for a workshop on traditional beading with Teresa Cardinal, an active member of the Indigenous community. Beading is one of Teresa’s many passions and she loves sharing her skills.

Participants will learn how to create a beaded lanyard in this 3 hour workshop. This art sampler is suitable for all skill levels (beginners are welcome). For ages 16+.

Supplies needed:

• Beads (seed or cut beads are preferred) – cut beads size 2 or 3 preferred; size 10 for seed beads
• Parachute/paracord rope
• Beading needles – size 10 short or 11 long

About Teresa Cardinal

Teresa Cardinal (pictured) is a Cree woman from Saddle Lake Cree Nation. She has been living in Red Deer for over 7 years. Teresa is a mother of one son age 10 and is raising her two brothers age 10 and 14. They are her world.

Teresa is an active member of the community working with Elders, Indigenous families and youth. She loves to work and support in local agencies. Teresa is also a registered Social Worker in her respected profession. Teresa has been creating and crafting since a young age. Indigenous arts has been a healing tool for her in so many ways. Beading is one of her many passions and is excited to share this with everyone.