Workshops 2023

3D Printing Basics

Learn how to do basic 3D printing as a family! A perfect activity for spring break!

  • March 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Facilitated by Fabrice Siaux
  • $55 + GST per participant, payable online
  • $49.50 + GST for MSBM members, payable online

Workshop includes one 3 hour session, you will also get to print an object the day of! The age requirement is 10 years old and up. If your child is under 16, they need to be accompanied by an adult. You need to come with a fully charged laptop or tablet. (bring your charger as well!)

Beading at the Museum

Learn to bead or come join us in the social beading circle!

The workshops are to learn how to bead different items. In beginner classes you will be learning to bead key rings, or a poppy for example depending on the season. In the advanced courses, there is the possibility of moccasins, mittens and fire bag making. Part of the beadwork for advanced classes will be done on our own time.

More information the free beading circle will be announced soon. Thank you for your patience.

Beginners Workshop Winter Session

This workshop is perfect for anyone who has never beaded before! It will be going over the basics and you will create a simple beaded item guided by a guest artist from Prairie Owl Beads.

  • Saturday, January 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • $75 + GST per participant, payable online
  • $67.50 + GST for MSBM members, payable online

Advanced Workshop Winter Session

A 8-week project on how to make moccasins from start to finish! You will be shown and instructed by a guest artist from Prairie Owl Beads on how to cut and assemble the leather as well as given some time to work on beadwork you want to include on the moccasins.

  • Every Thursday, February 2 to March 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  • There will be no session on February 23 due to the Festival du Voyageur.
  • $200 + GST per participant, payable online
  • $180 + GST for MSBM members, payable online

Beginners Workshop Spring Session

This workshop is perfect for anyone who has never beaded before! It will be going over the basics and you will create a simple beaded item guided by a guest artist from Prairie Owl Beads.

  • Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • $75 + GST per participant, payable online
  • $67.50 + GST for MSBM members, payable online

Advanced Workshop Spring Session

An 8-week project on how to make a fire bag from start to finish! You will be shown and instructed by a guest artist from Prairie Owl Beads on how to cut and assemble the leather as well as given some time to work on beadwork you want to include on your fire bag.

  • Every Thursday, April 20 to June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  • $200 + GST per participant, payable online
  • $180 + GST for MSBM members, payable online

Voyageur Capote

Make your own voyageur capote from a point blanket!

  • January 21 and January 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Facilitated by Métis Artisan Nancy Gouliquer
  • $100 + GST per participant, payable online
  • $90 + GST for MSBM members, payable online
  • Slightly Used Blanket: From $110 — $250, payable to the Artisan (cash only)

Make your own voyageur capot from a point blanket with the guidance of Métis Artisan Nancy Gouliquer. Workshop includes two 5 hour sessions, your sewing materials (blanket excluded). Option to purchase a gently used blanket from Nancy herself. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!