Zee Zee Theatre Presents: Big Beaded Bling

Come celebrate National Indigenous People’s Month and Pride Month in this hands-on FREE 'Big Beaded Bling' beading workshop with Alysha Collie (Soowahlie First Nation).

Whether you’re wanting to update your drag wardrobe, celebrate contemporary Indigenous beadwork, or build allyship and connections with Indigenous community members, this is the place to celebrate our intersectionalities through common appreciation for sparkly earrings.

In this workshop, you will be guided by Alysha Collie, Zee Zee Theatre’s new Indigenous Community Engagement Manager, as you create your own show-stopping pair of beaded earrings. All supplies needed to complete the earrings will be provided by Zee Zee. Light refreshments of bannock with jams and Indigenous teas will be offered to all participants.

Come out to kick off Pride Month and Indigenous People’s month with your own new pair of stunning earrings. This event is FREE to attend, but space is limited and registration is required.

Thank you to our Community Sponsors, whose generous donations helped to make this a FREE event: Rise Consulting, Improv for Work and Wellness; and Nerd Nite Vancouver.

Additional Event Information:

• Green Thumb Theatre Studios are fully wheelchair accessible.
• Free Parking is available at Green Thumb Theatre Studios.
• Previous beading experience is a benefit, but not necessary.
• We will be learning the two needle beading method, however you are welcome to use your own method if you prefer the one needle method
• Limited bead colors will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own beads if you have a personal preference.
• Ages recommendation: 13+. There will be a use of strong adhesives, needles, scissors and other sharp metal tools. Caution is advised.
• Unfortunately there will be no childcare available on site. Please plan accordingly
• Masks are not mandatory in this space, and your personal choice to wear or not wear them will be respected
• Space limited to 15 participants. An additional 5 kits available for pick up for folks who are unable to attend in person or who want to complete the earrings in their own space at their own time. To inquire about one of the take-home kits, please email alysha@zeezeetheatre.ca. They will be offered on a first come first served basis.