*Please note: this workshop is now sold out.*
This hands-on workshop draws inspiration from the work of master bone carver Inna Eilyuvna Iadne, whose intricate sculptures and jewelry reflect the cultural depth and artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Yamal. Participants will explore Northern ornamental traditions through beadweaving, translating symbolic patterns and storytelling elements into contemporary wearable art.
Through guided practice, attendees will learn 1 to 3 beadweaving techniques and create an original jewelry piece such as earrings, a bracelet, or a pendant. Along the way, they will gain insight into the symbolism, composition, and cultural context that inform Northern decorative arts, as seen in Iadne’s meticulous attention to detail and narrative craftsmanship.
The workshop aims to develop artistic taste, strengthen compositional thinking, and equip participants with the skills to independently design and create meaningful handmade pieces that connect traditional heritage with modern expression.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Inna Eilyuvna Iadne is a native of the Yamal Peninsula in Siberia. She is among the leading masters of artistic bone carving in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. She is one of the keepers of the original traditions and original culture of the indigenous peoples of the North – the Nenets. Today, her work has been recognized with high titles and awards. She, alongside her husband, Viktor, is a winner and laureate of international bone carving and decorative and applied art competitions, and a participant in numerous international exhibition projects. Her work was most recently shown at the Queens Museum as a part of the exhibit “Of The Earth: Connections.”