Traditional Indigenous Cedar Weavings

Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.

Presenter: Jessica Silvey

Join Jessica for a hands-on workshop to learn how to weave a basket and mat using traditional indigenous materials found locally. Jess will share her passion and techniques as well as share some of her experiences in the outdoors. All materials will be provided!!

Join us 9:00-9:30am for light refreshments!!

Jessica Silvey is a Coast Salish Weaver and Fibre Artist. Jessica is a self-taught weaver of Coast Salish and Portugese descent, of the Silvey Family of Egmont, BC. Many of her childhood hours were spent with her paternal Grandmother in the forest. It is her favourite place to be, surrounded by cedar trees and silence. Jessica has learned traditional techniques from research as well as trial and error. She harvests and prepares her own materials. Weaving is Jessicas passion and therapy for her soul.