Etched Winter Birch Bark Earrings- Wiigwas Manidoog Workshop Series

With Ojibway Visiting Artist Helen Pelletier

Helen Pelletier has worked with birch bark for over 20 years, learning from elders, mentors, and community members. Her work, which includes winter birch bark etchings and contemporary designs such as backpacks, hats, and skirts, reflects both tradition and innovation. She frequently incorporates home-tanned hides and natural materials sourced from her community, imbuing her creations with layers of meaning and cultural significance.

Workshop 1: Etched Winter Birch Bark Earrings

-Tuesday February 25  5:30 – 8:30 pm
-Approximately 3 hours 

This workshop includes:
-Four hours of instruction, discussion and sharing of Ojibway creative practice with birch bark.
-Each participant will learn and leave with a pair of etched birch bark earrings
-Coffee, tea
-Private, intimate setting in an Indigenous space

About Helen's Gallery show:

The Aunty Collective Gallery is proud to present Wiigwas Manidoog: Visiting Lekwungen Territories, an exhibition by Helen Pelletier, an Ojibway artist from Fort William First Nation. The show runs from February 28 to April 19, 2025, with an Opening Night on Friday, February 28, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at 2620 Rock Bay Ave (Upstairs). The event will feature snacks and refreshments