Split Toe Moccasin Making
What You’ll Get From Split Toe Moccasin Making
As a student, you’ll get a few great benefits from being here:
- Access exclusive content. We’ve designed Split Toe Moccasin Making to inspire, instruct, and engage.
- Meet new people. Your fellow students are as motivated as you are to master moccasin making.
- Get results. As you dive into the course content and meet the community here in Split Toe Moccasin Making, you’re on a path of not only gaining new skills but also getting to know character of the women who have built our nation…the kookums and mameres who’s fingers have crafted an identity for our nation.
What You Will Learn
Moccasins are comfortable and traditional footwear in our Northern climate. Whether you are eager to explore leather working techniques, or are wanting to create a perfect personalized gift for a special person, this class will walk you step by step through the process of making your first pair of moccasins.
In this class you will learn;
- How to select materials for making footwear
- How to create a footwear pattern that will fit you just right
- How to cut and work with leather
- Lacing techniques
- Cutting and sewing furs
- Embellishment options and basic beading
At the end of this workshop you will be able to wear your creations!
We highly recommend that you register in our Beading online class along with your registration in our Split Toe Moccasin Making class to create beautifully beaded moccasins. We will provide step by step instructions on beading a beautiful traditional design on your moccasins.
With your online class registration you will receive;
- Instructional videos online on each step of making your moccasins*
- Patterns to make moccasins for friends and family*
- Our Ebook with step by step written and visual instructions*
- Access to any of our upcoming live online support dates where you can watch the moccasin stitching process, ask any questions you have, and take part in our cultural curriculum filled with stories and discussions.*
We look forward to having you join us for this cultural immersion!
*Indicates electronic resources
How to Get the Most Out of Split Toe Moccasin Making
We’re here to get results and we know you are too. Here’s the best way for each of us to get there:
Be supportive. Encourage and support your fellow students. No one here is looking for your criticism, cynicism, advice, or judgement. (We can get those things on the rest of the Internet).
Share generously. Your stories and experiences may be exactly what another student needs to hear today to solve a problem or seize an opportunity.
Be constructive. We’re here to push each other forward and lift each other up. Find ways to help each other as we learn the craft of moccasin making.
Don’t spam, promote, or troll. Split Toe Moccasin Making exists to help you learn. It’s not a place to spam, promote, or bully anyone else.
You’re a Part of Something Bigger
By joining Metis Moccasin Making, you’re also a member of the Meeting My Ancestors Community, our overarching community. You’ll be able to keep up with our Split Toe Moccasin Making activity both here, but also in your main Meeting My Ancestors Activity Feed (think about it as our own Facebook newsfeed with Course and other activity all in one place).
Let’s get started.
Materials
Materials are not included in the cost of classes. Each class will come with a materials list. We also offer optional materials kits with all of the materials necessary to complete the course.
Course Fees
Split Toe Moccasin Making is available in the following packages. Click the button for details on each package and fees.
ALL PRICES ARE USD. Please ensure your e-transfer is in equivalent to USD if you are transfering from a Canadian bank accoount.
