Jody Sparrow is a xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) born and raised Coast Salish artist known as a jeweller and carver. Jody will be hosting a drop-in paddle making demonstration and discussion. See him in action and learn what inspires his designs. Jody will be in the Museum of Vancouver’s Community Gallery from 11:00am till 4:00pm on February 19th for Family Day!
The Museum will also be free that day, so don't miss this opportunity to meet Jody and immerse yourself in a day of creativity at the Museum!
Date: Monday, February 19, 2024
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Tickets: Free
For general inquiries regarding this event, contact Coordinator of Indigenous Programs and Community Engagement, Jasper Berehulke here.
Meet the Artist
Jody Sparrow
I am a xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) born and raised Coast Salish artist whose ancestry is from Musqueam/Squamish Nations. I am part of the movement to revive and celebrate Coast Salish art styles in Coast Salish lands and I am currently passing my knowledge on to my daughter and granddaughter. I am most recognized for my work reviving Coast Salish traditional and contemporary canoe and paddle styles and am well-known for the unique Coast Salish jewelry style, Coast Salish Goat horn design.
I’ve been carving for the past ten years. I jumped into doing bentwood boxes, learning as I go with steaming. I am a Red Seal carpenter and am familiar with millwork. With my carpentry skills, I can mill my own wood to create 5′x3′ panels as well as circular panels by laminating 3″x6″ red or yellow cedar together.
I was first introduced to carving when I was seven years old by the old traditional carvers of my community Musqueam, who made Northern style plaques and 10″ mini-totem poles. It wasn’t until the year 2000 that I took a carving tool course where we made our own blades with handles and with those, I made a bowl and mask.
