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.

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!

New workshop just dropped!! 😮😮😮 Tell me in the comments if you’d stick with purple, or if you’d wanna choose your own co...
03/27/2026

New workshop just dropped!! 😮😮😮 Tell me in the comments if you’d stick with purple, or if you’d wanna choose your own colour! 👇👇👇

🌼 Spring Fling Beaded Earring Workshop 🌼
🗓 Thursday April 23rd
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍Arlington Five (5 Arlington Ave.)
😷 This is a KN95+ masked event

We’ll be making beaded daisy fringe earrings at Arlington Five in Ottawa. No experience needed, all materials included, bevvies + snacks available for purchase. KN95 masks mandatory when not eating or drinking.

🎟 Sliding scale: $25 / $45 / $65 + HST (Limited sponsored spots [free] also available by email [email protected], no explanation needed 💖)

Tickets through my bio or head to 🌸 daisyfringe.eventbrite.ca



Hiiiiii! Happy almost spring!! Here are 16 events in Ottawa that I’d go to if I was able be everywhere at once! Tell me ...
03/18/2026

Hiiiiii! Happy almost spring!! Here are 16 events in Ottawa that I’d go to if I was able be everywhere at once! Tell me if I missed any!! What are you excited for this spring? 🌷

Check tags for the people to follow for more info 🕵🏻‍♀️

Ya’ll were so into this workshop that I’m offering it again! Wanna help get the word out? Like, comment & share this pos...
03/12/2026

Ya’ll were so into this workshop that I’m offering it again! Wanna help get the word out? Like, comment & share this post! Every repost helps more people discover my workshops! ❤️‍🔥

I’m so excited to invite YOU to my Key to My Heart Beginner Beading Workshop at (y)our favourite neighbourhood coffeehouse!

Thursday, March 26th 6-9PM
(Y)our Neighbourhood Coffeehouse
Arlington Five - 5 Arlington Ave. Ottawa, ON

At this beginner-centred workshop, we’ll be making a beaded heart keychain together using the 1-needle method. I’ll guide you through the flat stitch process step by step, so no experience is needed. You’ll leave with a finished piece (handmade by you!) and all the skills to keep beading on your own. Whether you’re a first-time beader or looking to deepen your craft, this is a relaxed, supportive space to learn, create, and connect.

This workshop is a KN95+ masked event (for clarity, folks will be permitted to pull down their mask to eat or drink).

Access Info from A5:
There is a 2 step stoop at the front entrance, but our back entrance is at street level with only a 1.5 inch lip to get into the space. The main bathroom is in the basement which is 10 steps down. We do however have a small secondary washroom in our kitchen space across the driveway that can be accessed by key. This has a 4 inch lip at the entrance and is not necessarily comfortably wheelchair accessible in terms of space but may be useful for individuals who have other mobility issues that prevent them from using the stairs.

02/23/2026

Make sure you’re charging enough to keep your business sustainable….except if ur me!

I’m just a girl 🤷🏻‍♀️A girl who’s making and teaching art for a living isn’t that wild???Big time inspired by  &  ‘s ado...
02/20/2026

I’m just a girl 🤷🏻‍♀️

A girl who’s making and teaching art for a living isn’t that wild???

Big time inspired by & ‘s adorable posts!

Hiiiiiiiii! 💖 I’m so excited to invite YOU to my Key to My Heart Beginner Beading Workshop at (y)our favourite neighbour...
02/18/2026

Hiiiiiiiii! 💖 I’m so excited to invite YOU to my Key to My Heart Beginner Beading Workshop at (y)our favourite neighbourhood coffeehouse! (If you’re wondering, I’m hearing it in my head to this song, you’re welcome).

PWYC $0-65, go to my profile for tix!
Thursday, February 26th 6-9PM
(Y)our Neighbourhood Coffeehouse
 - 5 Arlington Ave. Ottawa, ON

At this beginner-centred workshop, we’ll be making a beaded heart keychain together using the 1-needle method. I’ll guide you through the flat stitch process step by step, so no experience is needed. You’ll leave with a finished piece (handmade by you!) and all the skills to keep beading on your own. Whether you’re a first-time beader or looking to deepen your craft, this is a relaxed, supportive space to learn, create, and connect.

This workshop is a masked event (for clarity, folks will be permitted to pull down their mask to eat or drink). To find other masked events, follow 😷

Access Info from A5:
There is a 2 step stoop at the front entrance, but our back entrance is at street level with only a 1.5 inch lip to get into the space. The main bathroom is in the basement which is 10 steps down. We do however have a small secondary washroom in our kitchen space across the driveway that can be accessed by key. This has a 4 inch lip at the entrance and is not necessarily comfortably wheelchair accessible in terms of space but may be useful for individuals who have other mobility issues that prevent them from using the stairs.

01/29/2026

Have you met the wildly versatile and talented team behind Soft But Sturdy Beadwork?

The Bookkeeper: Kaytlyn Nadjiwon
The Shipping Team: Kaytlyn Nadjiwon
The Workshop Facilitator: Kaytlyn Nadjiwon
The Social Media Manager: Kaytlyn Nadjiwon
The Therapist: Kaytlyn Nadjiwon
The Admin Team: Kaytlyn Nadjiwon
The Beadwork Artist: Kaytlyn Nadjiwon

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Ottawa, ON
K2P1B2

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