Folklife Workshop | Beaded Holiday Ornaments with Tina Mt. Pleasant

  • December 13, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

    7 Varsity Drive
    Niagara University, New York 14109
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Description

Celebrate the season by learning the rich tradition of Tuscarora beadwork with artist and cultural educator Tina Mt. Pleasant (Tuscarora, Turtle Clan). In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to create a handmade beaded ornament—choosing from patterns like strawberries, birds, teardrops, and stars—while gaining insight into the history and cultural significance of beadwork in the Tuscarora community.
 

This workshop highlights the living tradition of local Indigenous artistry and its deep connection to the Niagara region. Learn how designs, materials, and meanings have evolved over time, and how beadwork is passed down across generations.
 

No prior experience is needed. All supplies are included.
 

This program is part of CAM’s Folklife Workshop series, which celebrates the diverse cultural traditions of our region through small-group instruction from local folk artists.
 

Reserve your spot—space is limited!


 Cost: $35/Adults, $30/Children (12+)—supplies included.
*CAM Member & NU Student, Faculty and Staff Discount: $28/Adults and $24/Children

 

About Folklife Workshops
Folklife Workshops are small, hands-on programs led by local folk artists and tradition bearers that engage participants in the diverse cultural heritage of our region. Participants learn the meanings, materials, and techniques of a cultural tradition practiced locally in a structured lesson, where they create their own work under the guidance and instruction of the workshop teacher. These family-friendly programs provide an opportunity for local folk artists to share their cultural knowledge and practices with a broader audience and for community members to celebrate cultural exchange.

Date & Time

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue Details

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

7 Varsity Drive
Niagara University, New York 14109 Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
Castellani Art Museum

The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) at the center of the Niagara University campus is dedicated to the enjoyment and educational potential of artistic creativity. As a major resource for the visual arts in Niagara County, the CAM's permanent collection includes over 5,000 pieces of mainly modern and contemporary art, and hosts a unique Folk Arts Program supporting traditional artists and community-based cultural traditions in the Buffalo-Niagara region. 

In keeping with Niagara University's Vincentian mission, the museum recognizes and serves the diverse racial, ethnic, and religious communities of the Niagara region through the organization and presentation of exhibitions which honor and explore their artistic traditions and contemporary output. In addition to presenting diverse artistic expressions, the museum works in partnerships to explore and redefine the relationship between the museum and its constituencies.

As a university museum, the Castellani Art Museum serves the educational needs of the community,  by working with Niagara University faculty on integrative learning projects for college students and providing art education programs for area schools and cultural organizations. The museum staff works with educators to develop art-based learning programs that help to promote critical thinking.

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