Join us for a creative community event where participants will learn about the beauty and meaning behind Métis floral beadwork and transform those teachings into painted art. It’s a family‑friendly space where all ages create their own floral design to take home.

Métis dot art is not pointillism and although they both use dots, they come from completely different worldviews, and cultural lineages. Putting them side by side exemplifies how the Métis work is from its own distinct cultural practices with deep roots which grow into tall branches. The dots represent beadwork stitches, floral patterns, kinship, connection to land and cultural identity. It is not just an art technique but rather a cultural memory or story that connects people back to their reciprocal relationship with the earth.

Join us to connect with community, stories and laughter.

When you are done, enjoy Christi Belcourt’s work in the Canadian Journeys gallery that tells a Métis story, or Jennine Krauchi’s Métis beadwork story in the Indigenous Perspectives gallery.

No experience needed other than your curiosity and a willingness to try something new. All materials provided until they run out.