Soft But Sturdy Beadwork

Soft But Sturdy Beadwork Soft But Sturdy Beadwork is an Indigenous-owned business that sells handmade earrings, bolos, and art in Ottawa, Ontario and online worldwide.

Ojibwe artist & owner, Kaytlyn Nadjiwon, teaches beading workshops to public & corporate groups of all ages. Kaytlyn Nadjiwon née Giaccone (she/her) is the sole beadwork artist, workshop facilitator & business owner behind Soft But Sturdy Beadwork. Soft But Sturdy Beadwork is an Indigenous-owned business that sells handmade earrings, bolos, and art & hosts public and corporate workshops online and

in person to groups of all ages. She is a q***r mixed Indigenous Ojibwe woman with maternal ties to Neyaashiinigmiing. Her home studio is located on Anishinaabe aki (currently known as Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), where she was born and has lived for her whole life. Her creativity was fostered from a young age by her Ojibwe mother and Italian father who encouraged her to follow her artsy little heart! Dabbling in writing, drawing, painting, calligraphy, and graphic design, she finally found her passion in beadwork when her best friend taught her to bead in 2018.

If you know me, you know I’m spiritual, into “woo,” journalling, meditation, yapping about feelings with my friends etc....
08/19/2026

If you know me, you know I’m spiritual, into “woo,” journalling, meditation, yapping about feelings with my friends etc.

I get a lot of questions about these cards that I’m always using! Until now I’ve had to say “I’m so sorry they’re sold out forever.” I’ve used them for personal journal reflections, pulled them for folks at my birthday parties, I’ve done free live readings with them, and I’ve even used them as a grounding icebreaker with La Marche D**e d'Ottawa this year!

If you’re interested in these cards + this full length book (that I’ve used and loved over and over), you gotta get one now by supporting my friend Margeaux Feldman ‘s kickstarter!

You know where to look for you know what!

My floral keychain workshop is coming up August 13th and there are only a handful of spots left!☀️🌸Share with your craft...
07/06/2026

My floral keychain workshop is coming up August 13th and there are only a handful of spots left!☀️🌸

Share with your crafty pals & enemies!

🔑 August 13th - Floral Keychain Workshop

Back by popular request! We’ll be beading a floral keychain in my favourite colour palette (think terracotta, sage green, mustards, browns). I’ll be teaching 1 needle technique.

😷 KN95+ mask mandatory
Arlington Five Café
Thursday, August 15th from 6pm-9pm
You know where to find the link!!

1 month til VWS JULY! ☀️☀️☀️Chi miigwetch for a super lovely market! 🕺🏽💃🏻🌭❤️🍒Vegans Who Snack Friday July 31st 5pm-9pm A...
06/27/2026

1 month til VWS JULY! ☀️☀️☀️

Chi miigwetch for a super lovely market! 🕺🏽💃🏻🌭❤️🍒

Vegans Who Snack
Friday July 31st 5pm-9pm
At the Parkdale Public Market | Marché public Parkdale

Next day emergency storm date:
Saturday August 1st 5pm-9pm
(we do not cancel for rain)

✨ Over 70 small business vendors!
✨ Music in the park featuring local performers!
✨ Free Entrance
✨ Bring your coolers and totes to fill!
✨ Accessible washroom in the park.
✨On leash dogs are welcomed.

Hosted by Little Jo Berry’s
Poster by Sage Mosurinjohn
Music by homo_phono

This event is supported by
Wei's Noodle House
The Artery Community Roasters
Sausage Party!
Yugirolls
Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen
Parkdale Public Market | Marché public Parkdale

Are you a sticker hoarder? Might I suggest you enjoy using them instead? This was so fun to do ❤️👩🏻‍🎨Here’s my sticker t...
05/25/2026

Are you a sticker hoarder? Might I suggest you enjoy using them instead? This was so fun to do ❤️👩🏻‍🎨

Here’s my sticker tour for y’all! So many talented artists, cool brands, and pretty stickers :)

Tell me ur fave sticker makers in the comments👇

Hiiii!!! I’m so excited to announce my Ottawa summer beading workshop schedule! ☀️ Share with your crafty pals & enemies...
05/06/2026

Hiiii!!! I’m so excited to announce my Ottawa summer beading workshop schedule! ☀️

Share with your crafty pals & enemies! 😈

🤠 May 21st - Bolo Tie Workshop (max 15 ppl)
We’re learning “pebble stitch,” a one bead at a time technique that allows for some fun experiments with texture! I’ll be bringing a couple different templates of shapes to choose from (including, but not limited to, a cow print heart). Pricing reflects necessary materials & smaller group setting.

🌸 June 11th - Pronoun Pin Workshop
We’re beading our pronouns on leather (or vegan fabric) using the 2 needle technique to make pronoun pins! You can note your pronouns at checkout and I’ll make sure to have templates for all :)

🐊 July 9th - Croc Charm Workshop
The official croc charms are called jibbitz, but that’s licensed so we’re NOT making jibbitz, we’re making charms!!! I’ll have some templates and ideas, but I’m open to yours as well! I’ll be teaching 1 needle technique!

🔑 August 13th - Floral Keychain Workshop
Back by popular request! We’ll be beading a floral keychain in my favourite colour palette (think terracotta, sage green, mustards, browns). Other colour palettes available by request :) I’ll be teaching 1 needle technique.

😷 KN95+ mask mandatory (masks down when eating or drinking)
☕️ Arlington Five Café
⏱️ Thursdays from 6pm-9pm
ℹ️ more info on Eventbrite
🗣️ email, dm, or comment for more info

Cutie new strawberry pin 🍓 swipe for some work in progress pics & a fierce hunter on the last slide!
04/20/2026

Cutie new strawberry pin 🍓 swipe for some work in progress pics & a fierce hunter on the last slide!

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