Cedar Weaving

Join renowned Cowichan weaver Sulsameethl / Deb George for a workshop on the cultural significance and traditional methods of Coast Salish cedar weaving. Participants will learn about the historical and contemporary value of the “tree of life” through Salish perspectives and bring home their own handmade cedar basket. No prior experience required.

Date: Sunday Nov. 3rd
Time: 10:00 am -3:00pm
Where: Lila Music and Nature  Centre
Cost: $150 ( includes $60 for weaving kit)
Maximum 15 participants

About the Artist

Sulsameethl Deb George – My name is Sulsameethl and my English name is Deb George, and have lived in the Cowichan Valley my whole life. I’m of mixed ancestry, Cowichan, Scottish and English and believe that has given me a unique lens to see the world through. I am an educator, an artist and a social justice activist.

Sulsa’meethl is also an expert weaver. For her, weaving is a family activity, from the harvesting of cedar to the preparation of the bark for weaving. The experience of weaving is more than creating an object, it has been about the transfer of cultural knowledge between generations and shared with audiences eager to learn.

It is about connecting with the land. Sulsameethl has led workshops on cedar weaving for diverse audiences and made regalia for cultural ceremony including regalia for Quw’utsun Elders who participate in annual Elders’ gatherings.

Add name to future Elders workshops info:
https://cariburdett.com/quwutsun-elders/