Leather Feather Earrings by Dii Dii Crossett

In this class we will be making earrings by cutting leather into the shape of feathers. You have the option to add authentic turquoise beads, bone beads, and/or ethically sourced turkey feathers (from turkey’s killed by my father to provide for our family.) I plan to share about my Indigenous heritage while we work on this project!

Aaniin, Dii Dii ndizhinkaaz. Odawa kwe ndaaw. In Anishinaabemowin this means, “Hello, I am called Dii Dii. I am an Odawa woman.” I am a proud descendant of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. I earned my BFA in Studio Art from Texas Woman’s University in 2022. I create organic sculptures that raise awareness about injustices in Indigenous communities, mental health rights, and LGBTQIA+ equality. In my free time I love singing, playing the guitar, spending time in nature and loving on my German Shepherds- Awenasa (My Home) and Aanzheniinh (Angel.)

Website: www.ddcrossett.com
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Please be sure to register in advance through the Denton Maker Center website: https://www.dentonmakercenter.com/