Beading & craft workshops

From the moment she first picked up a needle & thread and strung her first set of beads, Cynthia Pavlovich knew their life would revolve around art and design. Since the creation of Gwich'in Luxury, beautiful beading decent from Indigenous Matriarchy as freely flowed from her soul into her art work along with prayers and well wishes for the world around her. 

Cynthia lives in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. She learned to bead while growing up in Mayo, Yukon. A proud Gwitch’in beader, Indigenous Business Consultant, Coach & Teacher

All classes will take place at 4511 Franklin Avenue. Children under 14 years of age may register along with a registered guardian.

Sew your own moccasin slippers over three sessions with the expert guidance of Cynthia. Add beaded uppers over an additional three sessions (optional). 

Slippers only $165

Saturdays 11 AM - 1 PM

November 30 - December 14

Uppers (can be taken without the slipper workshop) $115

Tuesdays 6 - 8 PM

November 26 - December 10

Slippers and uppers together $260

Learn traditional beading techniques to create a set of earrings. Perfect for yourself or as a Christmas gift. 

Thursday December 5

6 - 8 PM

$40