The NWT Arts Program, in partnership with International Fur Dressers from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is hosting a workshop for Indigenous fine craft artists to learn more about grading and blocking tanned fur pelts. This hands-on session will introduce participants to these techniques and skills needed for choosing and preparing pelts for use in high-quality fur products and garments.
The workshop will be held
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
at Northern United Place in Yellowknife
There is no cost to participate in this workshop. Participants must bring their own tanned fur pelt to grade and block. Pelts are available for artists to purchase from the Artist’s Hide and Fur Shop, second floor, Scotia Centre (203-5102 50 Ave). All other supplies will be provided.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
To register, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Registered in the NWT Arts Program and currently reside in the NWT
- Be able to participate for the full two-hour session
- Provide your own pelt for the workshop
- Have experience working with fur
To register, please send the following information to nwtarts@gov.nt.ca:
- Your full name and community
- Your current phone number
- A statement confirming you can participate in the full two-hour session
The deadline to register is Sunday, October 5, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact the NWT Arts Program at nwtarts@gov.nt.ca. If you would like to apply over the phone, please call (867) 767-9219 ext. 63097.