Joelle Skinner

Joelle Skinner is a local Métis Artist with ancestry spanning the traditional homeland from the Red River Settlement in Manitoba to Montana and Northern Alberta. Her interest in beading and art began as a young child under the care of her great grandmothers but has flourished as a full time mother of three. Blending designs inspired by her family and traditional Métis pieces, she adds in her own stories that build connections to the people, land and teachings that nourish all the parts of her life. As a teacher, Joelle enjoys sharing what she knows and loves about her culture through hands-on workshops. The care taken in planning a design, preparing materials and laying down beads requires valuable skills which, once experienced, leaves many learners with a new appreciation for the rich and meaningful details found in historical and modern Métis work. She is currently holding workshops with the Camrose Public Library monthly throughout 2025 as well as small group sessions that can be found on her website sinewandthread.ca.