Category Archives: Uncategorized

12 Textile Artists “Felt Amazing” in Vancouver.

Posted on by

On October 7th, URBANITY will open an exhibition in the store showing the work of 12 national and international felt-makers, under the title —

12 Textile Artists “Felt Amazing” in Vancouver.

Please look at the work of the artists participating (below), and you will understand why I am so excited about this exhibition.   The show coincides with the lecture, workshop, and exhibition of Jori Johnson’s work to take place at the Silk Weaving Studio as part of the Maiwa Symposium on Granville Island.  Please join us on October 7th from 7-9pm for the opening of the exhibition, which runs until October 21st.

Julia

Breanna Rockstad-Kincaid | Tennessee | www.feltgoodfibers.com

Charlotte Buch | Denmark | www.charlottebuch.dk

Claudia Rosillo | Uruguay |  www.texturable.com

Dagmar Binder | Germany| www.textillabor.de/

She Felt | Vancouver | www.shefelt.ca

Karin Wagner | Switzerland | www.karin-wagner.ch

Lauri Chambers | Washington | www.laurichambers.com

Lisa Klakulak | North Carolina | www.strongfelt.com

Marjolein Dallinga | Quebec | www.bloomfelt.com

Sandra Loeffelman | Washington | www.studiovermilio.com

Sarah Fox | Oregon | www.sarahfox.com

Torill Haugsvaer Wilberg | Norway | http://www.torill.no

 

Jorie Johnson’s exhibition Warm Biz

Posted on by

Join us for the opening of Jorie Johnson’s exhibition Warm Biz at the Silk Weaving Studio.

Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 6 – 8pm

Jorie will be in attendance, visiting from her home in Kyoto, Japan. This exhibition is part of the Maiwa Symposium 2011. The exhibition will continue until Tuesday November 15th

Jorie has developed her own innovative approach to the 8,000-year-old central-Asian technique of feltmaking. By working various materials such as silk, rayon, and mohair into the felt product, Jorie obtains painterly textures that are never static. Rich colours complement the fibre variations resulting in a cloth that speaks with a voice of lightness and strength.

The Silk Weaving Studio
1531 Johnston St.
Granville Island
Vancouver Canada

 

Woven Inspiration

Posted on by

Woven Inspiration – recent works from the weavers of the Tapestry Weavers Interest Group – October 4 – November 3, 2011

The West Vancouver Memorial Library
1950 Marine Drive
West Vancouver (near the main recreational centre complex and across Marine Drive from the Memorial Gardens.
604-925-7400

The show is on the main level gallery and the gallery on the lower level. Stairs and elevator available. There is a coffee shop in the main level.

The hours are those of the library – Monday to Thursday – 10am to 9pm
Friday – 10am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 5pm
And there is no admission charge.

You are invited to GVWSG Meeting October 20.

Posted on by

Greater Vancouver Weavers and Spinners Guild is Thursday October 20 at 12 Noon.

Program: Presenter: Susan Lagrove Title: Wrapped in Tradition

Description: For well over two centuries, the Hudson’s Bay point blanket has been a Canadian icon associated with legends of exploration and the development of the nation. The story is a long and fascinating one that offers an unique window into the history of Canada and North America.

Susan Lagrove’s website: www.sulaproductions.com

Remember to bring your mug and wear a name tag

Country Celebration at Campbell Valley Park

Posted on by

The annual Country Celebration at Campbell Valley Park is coming up next weekend, September 17th and 18th.  Inta Schorcht is looking for a few volunteers to populate the heritage booth, and do some spinning or other fibre-related activities.  The fair goes from 10 am to 5 pm each day.  You could do a whole day or half a day.  To get to the fair, take 200th Street south to 8th Avenue, and go east to 204th, where the road bends onto 204th.  The entry to the parking area is a wee bit after the bend in the road. There’s usually good signage, too.

Please call Inta

EXPLORING IKAT

Posted on by
The Whatcom Weavers Guild will feature ikat in a presentation by Seiko Purdue at its October meeting.  Ikat is a technique in which warp or weft threads, or both, are tie-dyed before weaving, and it is used extensively in Indonesia, Japan, and other part of Asia. Seiko is an Associate Professor in the Fibers/Fabrics area of the Department of Art at Western Washington University.  She will show some of the design possibilities one can achieve with ikat technique, explain the basic process, and show some examples, including some amazing ikat with pictorial designs, Kurume-kasuri, from her recent travels to Kyushu, Japan.
The meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church’s lower level meeting room at 910 14th St. in Bellingham.  Admission is free.
For further information about the Whatcom Weavers Guild,
contact Sheri Ward, info@whatcomweaversguild.org or 360-961-4956.

AT SURREY MUSEUM

Posted on by

17710-56A Avenue

604-592-6956

www.surrey.ca/heritage

MUSEUM LISTING

Surrey Museum – Unique artifacts, images and interactive displays in a stunning and modern space that highlights Surrey’s history. Attractive space for programs, 42-seat orientation theatre, changing exhibits. 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey, B.C.  604-592-6956.  www.surrey.ca/heritage.  Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturdays: 10:00am-5:00pm. 2011 admission sponsored by Friends Society.

Craft It with Wool – Preschoolers enjoy hands-on fun as they learn how cloth was made in the old days. Try weaving and felting and make a woolly sheep to take home. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Wednesday, October 5            1:30pm-3:00pm                 1 session $9.75 (3-6yrs)

Kids Can Sew: Spooky Sewing – Learn hand and machine sewing skills while creating creepy creatures, ghastly get-ups, or a classic treat bag for your Halloween celebrations. Supply fee $10. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Wednesday, October 12         4:00pm-6:00pm                 3 sessions $26 (8-12yrs)

Nuno Felted Scarf – Felting wool onto silk chiffon creates wonderful drape and texture. Create your own one-of-a-kind wearable art to keep or give to someone special. Supply fee $12. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Saturday, October 15           10:00am-2:30pm                1 session $29 (16+yrs)

Weaving Webs, Spinning Spiders – Weave and spin delightfully spooky Halloween decorations and creatures, including a spider glove to use during the Cloverdale Costume Parade or while trick-or-treating. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Saturday, October 29           10:30am-12:30pm              1 session $8.25 (8-12yrs)