Dentalium Earring and Necklace Workshop

$80 or $160 per person ($80 to take home a necklace or earrings OR $160 for both necklace and earrings)
November 25
Errant Empire Herbal MedicineView on map

Date: Monday Nov. 25th 2024
Time: 5pm-7pm
Duration: 2hrs
Location: Inside the Beautiful space of Errant Empire – 1316 Esquimalt rd. Two doors down from Red Barn Market
Tickets: $80 or $160/person – RSVP required – Limited Spots Available. ($80 to take home a necklace or earrings OR $160 for both necklace and earrings)

In this two-hour workshop, participants are introduced to the art and cultural significance of creating dentalium earrings and necklaces. Participants are shown different earring and necklace designs, along with demonstrations on stringing dentalium shells, adding beads, and securing clasps for a polished finish. Under the artisan’s guidance, attendees choose their materials and learn traditional crafting techniques that blend dentalium shells with beads or metals. By the end, each person leaves with a custom-made pair of earrings or a necklace and a deeper appreciation for the artistry and tradition behind these timeless adornments.

We look forward to having you join us!

email: [email protected] to RSVP; seats limited

Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.