SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Vashti Etzel

Name
Vashti Etzel
Tribe
Ross River Dena Council
Main Classification
Beadwork / Quillwork
Classification #2
Diverse Arts
Classification #3
Website

SWAIA Booth History

Summer 2024
CP 15
Winter 2024
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Vashti Etzel

I use a variety of natural or dyed quills in my work. I harvested the porcupine quills myself and dye the quills myself. I use vintage and contemporary beads and gemstones. My material is often traditional home tan moose hide sourced from Indigenous families or purchased wool and velvet from Indigenous businesses. My findings are commercial sterling silver, 14kt and 18kt gold findings. I use the single stitch two needle applique for beadwork. I use a variety of quilling techniques, such as, sewing hollow quills onto hide or flattening quills onto the hide.

2024 Portfolio

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